{"id":87743,"date":"2026-10-24T22:52:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T22:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/tampa\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T00:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T00:54:11","slug":"tampa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/tampa\/","title":{"rendered":"FedEx Truck Accidents Tampa: What Families Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"A damaged semi truck and passenger car sit on a roadside after a non-graphic collision.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-sit-on-a-roadside-aft-photo-2.jpg\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Truck Accidents | Tampa, Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">FedEx Truck Accidents in Tampa: What Families Should Know<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">A crash involving a delivery truck can change a family&#x27;s life in an instant. This plain-language guide explains what injured people and their families may want to consider next. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, a Florida-based firm, serves Tampa and communities throughout Florida, and responsible lawyer Igor Hernandez is available to talk with you.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request a free, confidential consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free, confidential consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why families contact CHG<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Florida<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Florida-based personal injury firm<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Licensed<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential consultation, no obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">EN \/ ES<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Bilingual educational resources<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published October 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If a FedEx truck hit you or someone in your family on a Tampa-area road, you may have many questions. Who is responsible? This page explains what to know and what to do next.<\/p>\n<h2>When a FedEx Truck Is Involved in a Crash in Tampa<\/h2>\n<p>A FedEx truck crash can happen in seconds. On a clear evening along Bayshore Boulevard, traffic can look calm. Then a large truck makes a sudden stop.<\/p>\n<p>A driver may be hit while changing lanes on I-4. A cyclist may be struck at a busy intersection. A pedestrian may be hurt in a parking lot. Many people are left with medical bills, missed work, and hard decisions. Some families lose a loved one.<\/p>\n<p>Some are driven by drivers who work for FedEx Ground contracted delivery companies. That means the truck may not always be owned by FedEx itself. This detail can matter when you ask who may be responsible.<\/p>\n<p>This page explains how these crashes are usually investigated. It also explains what Florida law generally requires. Every claim depends on its own facts. For background, read our <a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/\">FedEx truck accidents<\/a> overview.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-white-and-purple-fedex-delivery-truck-drives-along-a-deser-photo.jpg\" alt=\"FedEx delivery truck driving along a scenic desert highway in Arizona\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Recent FedEx Truck Crashes Reported in the Tampa Bay Area<\/h2>\n<p>Local news has reported several FedEx truck crashes in the Tampa Bay area. These reports show how serious these collisions can be. News reports describe events. They do not decide who was at fault.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hillsborough County:<\/strong> WTSP reported that troopers said a FedEx driver&#8217;s delivery van crashed nearly head-on with a semi-truck. The FedEx driver was killed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Riverview, Hillsborough County:<\/strong> Patch reported on August 4, 2020, that the Florida Highway Patrol said a crash in Riverview killed a utility truck driver. The driver collided with a FedEx trailer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pinellas County:<\/strong> 10 Tampa Bay reported, in a Facebook post, that traffic cameras showed a FedEx truck on fire. That report said no injuries were reported.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I-4 in Clearwater:<\/strong> A local news video report described eastbound I-4 shut down after a FedEx truck crashed into a wall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orange County (not Tampa):<\/strong> ClickOrlando reported on October 31, 2025, that a FedEx truck crashed into a ditch and caught fire. The crash happened on Florida&#8217;s Turnpike near Winter Garden, near mile marker 272. It happened in Orange County, not in Tampa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Road closures often follow large-truck crashes. The details of any closure come from the reports themselves. If you were hurt in a crash like these, your own facts will shape your options.<\/p>\n<h2>How FedEx Truck Crashes Happen on Tampa-Area Roads<\/h2>\n<p>Delivery truck crashes on Tampa-area roads often follow a few patterns. Injury claims often examine these patterns closely.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sudden stops:<\/strong> Heavy traffic on I-4 and nearby highways leaves little room for error. When traffic stops suddenly, a following vehicle can hit a truck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lane changes:<\/strong> Changing lanes near merges and exits can cause side-swipes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weather:<\/strong> Rain and glare can make stopping harder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work zones:<\/strong> Work zones narrow lanes and shift traffic. This adds risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A large truck needs much more distance to stop than a passenger car. That is one reason a crash with a loaded delivery truck can cause severe injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Delivery routes, tight schedules, and residential streets can add pressure on drivers. Claims may allege that this pressure played a role. Each allegation must be supported by evidence in its own case.<\/p>\n<h2>Who May Be Responsible After a FedEx Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party may be responsible after a truck crash. This can include the driver. It can also include the company that employs or contracts the driver. The truck&#8217;s owner may be responsible, and so may any company that handles maintenance or loading. Another driver who contributed to the crash may be responsible too.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also looks at each person&#8217;s share of fault. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Florida&#8217;s comparative fault statute<\/a>, an injured person&#8217;s own fault reduces the damages they can recover. That fault does not bar recovery by itself. But in a negligence action to which this section applies, a party found greater than 50 percent at fault for his or her own harm may not recover any damages. This does not apply to an action for personal injury or wrongful death arising out of medical negligence under chapter 766.<\/p>\n<p>Insurance for a commercial truck can be different from a personal auto policy. Our <a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/\">FedEx truck accidents<\/a> overview covers how delivery company arrangements can affect who may be responsible.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Evidence That Can Disappear After a Tampa Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most important evidence in a truck crash can be lost or overwritten. Early steps matter.<\/p>\n<p>A truck&#8217;s engine control module, often called the black box, can record speed and braking data. An electronic logging device (ELD) can show driving hours. Federal rules require carriers to keep driver duty-status records for at least six months from the date of receipt. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 CFR 395.8<\/a>. That is a minimum period, so early action matters.<\/p>\n<p>Motor carriers must require each driver to record the driver&#8217;s duty status for each 24-hour period (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 CFR 395.8<\/a>). Separately, when a commercial truck crash involves a loss of human life, federal rules require employers to test each surviving driver who performed safety-sensitive functions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 CFR 382.303<\/a>). Testing must happen as soon as practicable. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 CFR 382.303<\/a> sets time limits for these tests. The same rule says necessary medical attention for injured people should not be delayed.<\/p>\n<p>Other evidence can disappear too. Dash camera footage, traffic camera video, 911 records, and witness contact details can be lost over time. Florida requires a long-form crash report to be submitted within 10 days after the investigation is completed for a crash that resulted in death of, personal injury to, or any indication of complaints of pain or discomfort by any of the parties or passengers involved in the crash. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.066.html\">Fla. Stat. 316.066<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep photos of the scene and the vehicle damage. Save medical records, bills, and records of missed work. Follow your doctors&#8217; care.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Deadlines and What to Do in the First Days<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets filing deadlines for injury and wrongful death claims. That is why acting early helps. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Florida limitations statute<\/a> sets these time limits. Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Florida limitations statute<\/a>, deadlines apply to actions other than for recovery of real property, and each type of action has its own time limit. When the clock starts can depend on the facts of each case. Contact a lawyer promptly rather than waiting.<\/p>\n<p>Start with these practical steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Get medical care right away, and follow your doctors&#8217; care.<\/li>\n<li>Write down what you remember while it is still fresh.<\/li>\n<li>Ask for the crash report number and keep a copy of the report.<\/li>\n<li>Keep every letter and message from insurance companies.<\/li>\n<li>Be careful with recorded statements. Talk with a lawyer before you give one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>When a FedEx Truck Crash Results in a Death: Support for Tampa Families<\/h2>\n<p>A family may bring a wrongful death claim after a loved one dies in a crash. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">Florida wrongful death law<\/a>, the decedent&#8217;s personal representative brings the action for the survivors and the estate.<\/p>\n<p>Losing someone in a crash brings grief and many decisions. You do not have to sort it out alone. Florida law recognizes several losses that families may claim:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each parent of a deceased minor child may recover for mental pain and suffering.<\/li>\n<li>A survivor who paid medical or funeral expenses may recover them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These points come from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">Florida&#8217;s wrongful death damages law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Families can start by keeping the crash report. They can gather medical and funeral records. They can also speak with a lawyer about the filing deadline.<\/p>\n<h2>Talk With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers About Your Tampa Crash<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. It serves people throughout Florida, including Tampa. The firm handles truck accident cases and other injury matters of every severity. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers are admitted to The Florida Bar.<\/p>\n<p>Our first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue. The firm charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>If a FedEx truck crash in Tampa has hurt you or someone you love, or left your family grieving, contact our team through the <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>. Ask about a free first consultation.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/trucks-and-cars-moving-along-a-congested-city-highway-in-day-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Trucks and cars moving along a busy city highway during daytime traffic.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can be held responsible after a FedEx truck accident in Tampa?<\/summary><p>Responsibility depends on the facts. It may involve the truck driver, the company that employed or contracted the driver, a vehicle maintenance provider, or another driver. A Florida personal injury lawyer can review the crash report and evidence to identify who may be liable.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file a claim after a FedEx truck accident in Florida?<\/summary><p>Florida law generally sets a two-year deadline for negligence claims, which include many personal injury claims (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>). Other rules can apply depending on the facts. Because deadlines can be strict, contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers promptly. We can explain which ones apply to your case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do after a FedEx truck crash in Tampa?<\/summary><p>Get medical care right away. Follow your doctors&#8217; treatment plan, even if your injuries seem minor at first. If you can, keep your crash report number, photos, and records of medical visits and lost work time. Then contact a lawyer to discuss your options.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to pay anything to talk with CHG about a FedEx truck accident?<\/summary><p>No. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers offers a free first consultation. It is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. The firm charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">In the days after a FedEx truck crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get medical care right away<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some serious injuries, including head, back, and spinal injuries, may not show symptoms immediately. Follow your doctors&#x27; care and keep every record, bill, and appointment note.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document the scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are able, photograph the vehicles, the road, traffic signs, weather, and visible injuries. Write down the time, the location, and names or badge numbers of anyone who responded.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep your records together<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the crash report number, photos, witness contact details, pay stubs showing lost work, and receipts for medical costs and travel in one place.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be careful with insurance calls<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance representatives may contact you quickly. It is reasonable to speak with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement or signing any release.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How CHG can help your family<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review the evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at the crash report, photos, and records to understand what happened and who may be involved.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear, plain-language guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in everyday terms, in English or Spanish, so you can make informed decisions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on your family<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand that medical bills, lost income, and caregiving can weigh heavily. We work to take that pressure off your household.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No fees unless there is a recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Important: act promptly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal deadlines apply to personal injury and wrongful death claims in Florida. 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