{"id":88103,"date":"2026-10-25T10:50:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T10:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/kendall\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T00:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T00:54:06","slug":"kendall","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/kendall\/","title":{"rendered":"Kendall Truck Accidents: Your Florida Next Steps"},"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=\"Semi truck and passenger car with front-end damage after a collision on a roadway.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/semi-truck-and-passenger-car-with-front-end-damage-after-a-c-photo.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)\">Kendall, Florida | Truck Accident Claims<\/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)\">Hurt in a Truck Crash in Kendall? Here Are Your Next Steps<\/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)\">Plain-language guidance from Florida personal injury attorneys for injured people and families after a semi-truck, delivery truck, or other large-vehicle collision.<\/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 Your Free 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 Your Free 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 Reach Out to CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/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--clock 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 first consultation, no obligation<\/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--check chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">No fee<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Unless there is a recovery<\/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 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>What Kendall Families Face After a Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>After a truck crash, the first days are hard, confusing, and full of decisions that matter. You don&#8217;t need legal words to use it. We explain each term as we go.<\/p>\n<p>Picture this. You&#8217;re driving on Kendall Drive when a semi-truck drifts into your lane. Or you&#8217;re on the Palmetto Expressway, and traffic stops with no warning. Or a family gets a phone call that a loved one was hurt in a crash with a tractor-trailer.<\/p>\n<p>The scene is loud. Paramedics arrive. Someone is taken to the hospital, and no one can say yet how serious it is.<\/p>\n<p>Within days, new voices start calling. An insurance adjuster asks for a recorded statement. A representative from the trucking company asks what happened. Everyone sounds friendly, and everyone wants an answer fast.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to answer detailed questions on the spot. Take your time, write down names, and talk with your doctors first.<\/p>\n<p>Going up against an insurance company alone can feel like hunting for a parking spot at Dadeland Mall on the day before Christmas. It&#8217;s possible, but it&#8217;s much easier with a map.<\/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-damaged-truck-behind-police-tape-shown-in-black-and-white-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Black-and-white photo of a damaged truck behind police tape at an accident scene.\" 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>Why Truck Crashes Often Cause Catastrophic Injuries<\/h2>\n<p>Truck crashes often cause catastrophic injuries because the trucks are so heavy. A fully loaded commercial truck weighs far more than a passenger car, and it needs much more distance to stop. A car that meets a truck usually takes the worst of the force.<\/p>\n<p>Injuries from truck impacts can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinal cord injuries<\/li>\n<li>Paralysis, including paraplegia and quadriplegia<\/li>\n<li>Traumatic brain injuries<\/li>\n<li>Amputations<\/li>\n<li>Severe burns<\/li>\n<li>Serious back and neck injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of these injuries are permanent. A person may need long-term medical care, special equipment, and changes to their home or vehicle. A claim has to account for that future care, not only the bills from the first weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Follow your doctors&#8217; care plans. Medical decisions belong to you and your care team. Keep every appointment, and keep copies of records, bills, and receipts. Those records also show how the injury has changed your daily life.<\/p>\n<h2>Who May Be Responsible in a Kendall Truck Accident<\/h2>\n<p>More than the driver may be responsible after a truck crash. A claim can involve the trucking company, the truck&#8217;s owner, a company that leased or dispatched the truck, a cargo loader, or a maintenance contractor. Each party&#8217;s role depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<p>Federal rules limit how long commercial drivers may work and drive. Under one rule, a driver may not drive after 14 consecutive hours on duty that follows 10 consecutive hours off duty. A driver may drive a total of 11 hours in that period (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.3<\/a>). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets these federal trucking rules.<\/p>\n<p>It is not the only evidence, though, and each case turns on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>Delivery fleets matter too. Amazon and FedEx trucks share Miami-Dade roads every day. A crash with one of these trucks can involve the delivery company, a contractor that drove the route, or both.<\/p>\n<p>Courts have also looked at who hired the carrier. In 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/608us1r32_g3bi.pdf\">Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II<\/a> that a state-law claim alleging a broker negligently hired an unsafe carrier falls within a federal safety exception. A lawsuit alleges what a company did wrong.<\/p>\n<h2>Impairment, Fatigue, and What the Crash Report Shows<\/h2>\n<p>Testing and records often shape the early picture after a truck crash. Employers must test certain surviving drivers for alcohol and drugs, and driver logs can show how long a driver was on duty.<\/p>\n<p>After a qualifying crash on a public road, the employer must test surviving drivers for alcohol as soon as practicable. This applies when a crash involves loss of life, or when a driver receives a citation within 8 hours of the occurrence under State or local law for a moving traffic violation arising from a crash that involved bodily injury with immediate medical treatment away from the scene or a vehicle that must be towed away from the scene by a tow truck or other motor vehicle (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 382.303<\/a>). Controlled-substance testing follows similar rules.<\/p>\n<p>If an alcohol test is not given within two hours, the employer must record why. Alcohol test attempts end after eight hours. The same rule says medical care must not be delayed for testing.<\/p>\n<p>Driver logs matter for fatigue questions. Except for a private motor carrier of passengers (nonbusiness), motor carriers must require drivers to record duty status for each 24-hour period, and, subject to paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section, carriers operating commercial motor vehicles must install and require each of its drivers to use an ELD (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8<\/a>). Federal rules also bar false duty-status reports and tampering with these devices so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data.<\/p>\n<p>Florida requires a written crash report for crashes involving death, injury, or complaints of pain. The report is due within 10 days after the investigation is completed (<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. \u00a7 316.066<\/a>). It lists the parties, vehicles, and insurers. Parties and their legal representatives may get it.<\/p>\n<p>A crash report is one piece of evidence, not the final word on fault. The injured person&#8217;s own account still matters.<\/p>\n<p>In any civil action, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.36.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.36<\/a> bars a plaintiff from recovering any damages for loss or injury to his or her person or property if the trier of fact finds that, at the time of the injury, the plaintiff was under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to the extent that the plaintiff&#8217;s normal faculties were impaired or had a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher, and that, as a result of that influence, the plaintiff was more than 50 percent at fault for his or her own harm.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Deadlines and How Fault Is Divided<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets filing deadlines by statute, and your share of fault can reduce what you recover. Deadlines differ by type of claim, so contact us promptly after a crash.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s limitations statute lists an action for wrongful death as its own category. Families should not assume the personal injury deadline applies to a death claim. Waiting can cost you the right to file.<\/p>\n<p>Florida uses comparative fault, which means shared fault. The court enters judgment against each liable party based on that party&#8217;s percentage of fault, not on joint and several liability (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Under the same statute, 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. Fault is decided case by case, so the facts matter.<\/p>\n<p>Talking with an insurer is not the same as filing a lawsuit. Each follows its own timing. Keep a written list of dates, including every call and letter.<\/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>When a Truck Crash Is Fatal: Wrongful Death Claims in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act lets certain family members and the estate pursue damages after a fatal truck crash. A death leaves a hole that no document can fill.<\/p>\n<p>The Act is cited as the Florida Wrongful Death Act (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.16.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.16<\/a>). The claim is brought by the decedent&#8217;s personal representative. That person recovers for the survivors and the estate (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.20<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The damages a family may seek are set out in the statute (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.21<\/a>). Survivors may recover lost support and services. A surviving spouse may also recover for loss of companionship and protection, and for mental pain and suffering. Minor children may recover for lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance.<\/p>\n<p>Parents of a deceased minor child may recover for mental pain and suffering. A survivor who paid medical or funeral expenses may recover them.<\/p>\n<p>Who files, and what a family may recover, depends on the facts. Start by gathering the crash report, medical and funeral records, and a written list of questions. Note how your loved one supported the household and cared for others, because those details shape the claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Can Disappear Quickly After a Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Trucking evidence can be lost, so preserving it early is a top priority. Trucks may carry electronic logs, GPS data, dash-camera footage, maintenance records, and dispatch messages. Early requests help make sure this information is kept.<\/p>\n<p>Start with what you can safely do at the scene. Take photos of the vehicles, the road, and any visible injuries. Write down the trucking company&#8217;s name from the door or cab. Record the crash report number, the date, and the time.<\/p>\n<p>Get names and phone numbers of witnesses while they are still nearby. Ask for the name of the investigating officer and the agency that responded.<\/p>\n<p>Accident reconstruction professionals, medical providers, and other witnesses can help build a claim. Their work is separate from the firm&#8217;s own team.<\/p>\n<p>Medical bills matter too. Florida law limits evidence of past medical expenses that have been satisfied to the amount actually paid, regardless of the source of payment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0427.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.0427<\/a>). Keep every payment record.<\/p>\n<h2>Who We Serve Around Kendall<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. We represent people hurt across Florida, with the Kendall community as a local focus. We also serve nearby communities such as Homestead, Westchester, and Fontainebleau, where drivers share busy roads with commercial trucks.<\/p>\n<p>Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Our lawyers are licensed attorneys and admitted to The Florida Bar. Our team also includes assistants and office staff who help families through each step.<\/p>\n<p>The firm focuses on personal injury cases of every severity. Those range from everyday car accidents and slip-and-fall incidents to catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Some truck crash matters may be handled together with, or referred to, another law firm, depending on the case.<\/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 in daylight.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With CHG About Your Kendall Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>You can talk with CHG Personal Injury Lawyers about your truck crash before you answer an insurer&#8217;s questions or sign a release. If you&#8217;re facing that choice now, contact us for a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>Have these ready when you call: the crash report number, the dates of the crash and treatment, medical summaries, and any letters from insurers. Bring any notes about the trucking company&#8217;s calls.<\/p>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso.<\/p>\n<h3>Common Questions<\/h3><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do first after a semi-truck crash in Kendall?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get medical care first. Then save the crash report number, witness names, and photos if it is safe to take them.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can file a wrongful death claim in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decedent&#8217;s personal representative brings the claim for the survivors and the estate. Florida law describes who may recover which damages.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a deadline to file?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Florida sets filing deadlines by statute, and they vary by type of claim. Contact us promptly.<\/p><p>Smaller shares of fault can reduce what is recovered.<\/p><\/details><p><em>Igor Hernandez, responsible lawyer. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, Miami, Florida.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/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\">What to Do in the Hours and Days After a 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\">1. Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your health comes first. Get checked by a doctor right away, even if you feel you have only minor pain. Follow your doctors&#x27; care, and keep every appointment and record.<\/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\">2. Save the Key Details<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down the crash report number, the truck&#x27;s company name and DOT number if you can see them, the driver&#x27;s information, and the names of any witnesses.<\/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\">3. Document the Scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it is safe, take photos of the vehicles, the road, skid marks, traffic signals, and your injuries. Keep notes on what happened while the details are fresh.<\/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\">4. Talk to Our Team<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers to talk through what happened. Our team can explain your options under Florida law in plain language, at no cost to you.<\/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\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 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How CHG Helps Kendall Families<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Kendall and Throughout Florida<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Florida-based attorneys help people hurt in truck crashes in Kendall, Miami-Dade County, and communities across the state.<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handling the Details<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Truck crash cases often involve commercial insurers, company records, and federal and state trucking rules. We work to gather the evidence that matters.<\/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 Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand that serious injuries change daily life. Our team aims to keep you informed so you can focus on your health and your family.<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bilingual Information<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We publish educational resources in English and Spanish so that families can understand their options in the language they prefer.<\/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\">Be Careful With the Trucking Company&#x27;s Insurer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An insurance adjuster may call you soon after a crash. 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