{"id":9101,"date":"2026-07-25T16:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T16:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/florida\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:44:16","slug":"florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Truck Accident Lawyer for Catastrophic Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Wheelchair user with a spinal injury looks forward with quiet resolve after a truck accident.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wheelchair-user-with-a-spinal-injury-looks-forward-with-quie-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><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\">Truck Accident Injuries \u00b7 Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">When a Truck Crash Changes Everything<\/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);\">Large-truck collisions cause some of the most devastating injuries on the road \u2014 spinal cord damage, brain injury, amputation, and severe burns. If a serious truck accident has left you or someone you love permanently harmed, our attorneys are here to help.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/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=\"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 Injured Families Turn to 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--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\">Florida Bar\u2013admitted attorneys<\/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--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Nationwide<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Cases handled across the U.S.<\/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\">Bilingual<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">English &amp; Spanish support<\/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\">Case evaluations<\/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 July 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Truck Accidents in Florida: A Guide for Catastrophically Injured Victims and Their Families<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-114.jpg\" alt=\"Young adult in a wheelchair working with a physical therapist in a spinal-cord-injury rehabilitation gym.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1584\" height=\"672\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>If a truck crash has changed your life, you&#8217;re in the right place<\/h2>\n<p>Did a Florida truck crash badly hurt you or someone you love? You may have a legal claim against the truck driver and the trucking company. A <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">free case evaluation<\/a> is the fastest way to learn where you stand. We know the road ahead feels overwhelming right now.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for the most serious cases. That means spinal cord injuries and <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a>. It also means traumatic brain injuries, amputation and limb loss, severe burns, and catastrophic back and neck injuries. We also help families after a wrongful death. If a large truck left you with a permanent, life-changing injury, keep reading.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. Our attorneys are admitted to The Florida Bar. We take these cases nationwide, and we help in both English and Spanish. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Where and why serious truck crashes happen in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s busiest freight roads see the worst truck crashes. Our state moves huge amounts of cargo through ports, tourism, and trade. That puts thousands of big rigs on the same roads you drive every day.<\/p>\n<p>The heavy-traffic routes include I-95 along the coast and I-4 between Orlando and Tampa. They also include I-75 on the Gulf side, I-10 across the north, and the Florida Turnpike.<\/p>\n<p>In August 2025, three people from South Florida died in a Turnpike crash near Fort Pierce. A semi-truck driver made an illegal U-turn, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/news\/local\/victims-of-floridas-turnpike-crash-involving-undocumented-truck-driver-identified\/3682485\/\">NBC Miami reported<\/a>. We share this only to show how devastating these crashes can be.<\/p>\n<p>A loaded 18-wheeler can weigh 20 to 30 times more than your car. That weight is why truck crashes cause such serious harm. Common causes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tired driving and broken hours-of-service rules<\/li>\n<li>Speeding and following too closely<\/li>\n<li>Bad loading or shifting cargo<\/li>\n<li>Poor truck upkeep or equipment failure<\/li>\n<li>Distracted or impaired driving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The catastrophic injuries we focus on after a truck crash<\/h2>\n<p>We focus only on serious, permanent injuries. These are the kind that change a person&#8217;s life forever. A crash with a heavy truck often causes exactly these harms.<\/p>\n<p>The injuries we handle include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spinal cord injuries and paralysis<\/strong>, including paraplegia and quadriplegia. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> explains that a spinal cord injury can cause permanent changes in strength and feeling below the injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/resources\/traumatic-brain-injuries\/\">Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)<\/a><\/strong> that affect memory, movement, and daily life.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-injuries\/\">Amputation and limb loss<\/a><\/strong>, sometimes from crushing damage in the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/resources\/severe-burn-injuries\/\">Severe burns<\/a><\/strong> from fuel fires or chemical cargo.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-and-neck-injuries\/\">Catastrophic back and neck injuries<\/a><\/strong> and, tragically, <strong>wrongful death<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These injuries often mean a lifetime of medical care. Many people lose their ability to work. The costs and the emotional toll fall on the whole family. That&#8217;s why these claims matter so much.<\/p>\n<h2>Which state has the most truck accidents \u2014 and how Florida ranks<\/h2>\n<p>Each year, Texas, California, and Florida usually report some of the highest numbers of large-truck crashes. That&#8217;s mostly because they are big states with heavy freight traffic and long stretches of interstate.<\/p>\n<p>Florida sits near the top for a simple reason. Our ports, our tourism, and our spot at the end of the East Coast trade route keep trucks moving all the time. More trucks means more risk of serious crashes.<\/p>\n<p>But raw crash counts don&#8217;t decide your case. What matters is how badly you were hurt. It also matters whether someone&#8217;s negligence (carelessness) caused it. A case evaluation answers that question.<\/p>\n<h2>What to do after a serious truck crash in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Your first job is medical care. Everything else can wait, but your health can&#8217;t. Follow up on all treatment for a catastrophic injury. Keep every record from the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>If you can \u2014 or if a family member is helping \u2014 try to protect a few key things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photos of the scene, the vehicles, and the road<\/li>\n<li>Names and phone numbers of any witnesses<\/li>\n<li>The trucking company&#8217;s name and its USDOT number, if you can see it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what many people don&#8217;t realize. The trucking company&#8217;s insurance team often starts investigating within hours. They may send someone to the scene the same day. It&#8217;s a bit like a chess match where your opponent has been playing for a week.<\/p>\n<p>One more thing. Don&#8217;t give a recorded statement to the truck company&#8217;s insurer before you talk to a lawyer. Those calls sound friendly, but they&#8217;re built to protect the company, not you.<\/p>\n<h2>How to look up a Florida crash report<\/h2>\n<p>You can request a Florida crash report through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/florida-highway-patrol\/traffic-incidents\/\">FLHSMV Traffic Incidents page<\/a> is the official starting point. The Florida Highway Patrol updates its live crash report every five minutes.<\/p>\n<p>A full written crash report usually shows up within about 10 days after the crash. You can ask for it online or by mail. You&#8217;ll need basic details like the date, location, and names involved.<\/p>\n<p>The crash report matters, but it isn&#8217;t the final word. It reflects an officer&#8217;s early view, and it may miss key facts. In truck cases, the real story often lives elsewhere. Look to the truck&#8217;s electronic logging device (ELD), the &#8220;black box&#8221; data, driver logs, and maintenance records. A lawyer can gather and read this evidence \u2014 and act fast before it disappears.<\/p>\n<h2>Why truck injury claims in Florida are different from car crashes<\/h2>\n<p>Truck injury claims are more complex than car crashes. That&#8217;s because more parties may share the blame. In a typical car wreck, you deal with one driver. In a truck case, several companies may be responsible.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the facts, the responsible parties can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The truck driver<\/li>\n<li>The trucking company that employed the driver<\/li>\n<li>The company that loaded or secured the cargo<\/li>\n<li>The business that maintained or repaired the truck<\/li>\n<li>A parts or truck maker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Trucking is also governed by federal rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These cover things like hours of service, driver qualifications, and maintenance. When a company breaks these rules, that can help prove fault.<\/p>\n<p>Commercial trucks usually carry much larger insurance policies than personal cars. That means more possible coverage for a catastrophic injury. But it also means bigger insurance teams fighting the claim. And the electronic evidence that proves what happened can be erased or overwritten quickly. So timing is everything.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida laws that affect your truck injury claim<\/h2>\n<p>Two Florida laws shape almost every truck injury claim: the filing deadline and the fault rule. Knowing both early can protect your right to recover.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The deadline.<\/strong> For most negligence-based injury claims that arise on or after March 24, 2023, Florida gives you <strong>two years<\/strong> to file, under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a795.11<\/a>. Some situations differ, so confirm your exact deadline with an attorney.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shared fault.<\/strong> Florida follows a modified comparative negligence (shared fault) rule under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7768.81<\/a>. If you&#8217;re found more than 50% at fault for your own harm, you generally can&#8217;t recover damages. If you&#8217;re partly at fault under that line, your recovery may be reduced.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No-fault (PIP).<\/strong> Florida drivers carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. PIP pays limited benefits no matter who caused the crash. But catastrophic injuries almost always cost far more than PIP covers. That&#8217;s what opens the door to a claim against the at-fault trucking company.<\/p>\n<p>Every case turns on its own facts. No lawyer can promise a specific result, and we won&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<h2>What compensation may be available in a catastrophic truck injury case<\/h2>\n<p>Compensation in a catastrophic truck case may cover what you&#8217;ve lost and what you&#8217;ll need going forward. The goal is to account for the full weight of a permanent injury \u2014 not just today&#8217;s bills.<\/p>\n<p>Damages in these cases often include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past and future medical care, including surgery and rehab<\/li>\n<li>Lost income and reduced future earning power<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<li>Home and vehicle changes for accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Long-term care needs like wheelchairs, therapy, and equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When a family loses a loved one, a wrongful death claim may cover funeral costs, lost support, and the loss of companionship. Every case is unique, and no honest lawyer can guarantee an amount.<\/p>\n<h2>How CHG Personal Injury Lawyers can help<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re a Florida-based firm focused only on serious, life-altering injuries. That focus shapes how we handle every truck accident Florida families bring to us. Our attorneys are admitted to The Florida Bar, and we take cases nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Because we handle catastrophic cases, we know what these injuries really demand. We understand the medical picture behind a spinal cord injury or TBI. We know the cost of lifelong care and how insurers approach big-truck claims. We offer full support in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>A free case evaluation is simple. You tell us what happened, we listen, and we explain your options in plain language. There&#8217;s no obligation and no pressure.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re searching by city, we also cover Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. You can also read our main <a href=\"\/resources\/truck-accidents\/\">truck accident resource<\/a> and our guides to <a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injuries\/\">spinal cord injuries<\/a> and <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/\">catastrophic injury claims<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Talk to us about your Florida truck accident case<\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to face the trucking company and its insurers alone. Did a truck crash cause a permanent, catastrophic injury or the loss of a loved one? We&#8217;re here to listen and explain your rights.<\/p>\n<p>Time matters. Deadlines run out, and key evidence like ELD data can vanish quickly. The sooner you reach out, the better we can protect what you&#8217;re entitled to. Help is available in English and Spanish, and the first conversation costs nothing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers today for your free, no-obligation case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/neurosurgeon-examining-a-cervical-spine-mri-showing-a-spinal-photo-8.jpg\" alt=\"Neurosurgeon examining a cervical-spine MRI showing a spinal cord injury.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><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 truck accident claim in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, Florida allows two years to file under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a795.11<\/a>. Confirm your exact deadline with an attorney.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I get a Florida crash report?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can request a crash report through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/florida-highway-patrol\/traffic-incidents\/\">FLHSMV<\/a>, usually about 10 days after the crash. You&#8217;ll need the date, location, and names involved.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which state has the most truck accidents?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Texas, California, and Florida typically report some of the highest large-truck crash numbers because of their size and heavy freight traffic.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the trucking company be responsible, not just the driver?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The driver, the trucking company, a cargo loader, a maintenance provider, or a manufacturer may all share fault, depending on the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault for the crash?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7768.81<\/a>, you generally can&#8217;t recover if you&#8217;re more than 50% at fault. Your recovery may be reduced if you&#8217;re partly at fault.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does it cost to talk to a lawyer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A case evaluation with CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is free and comes with no obligation. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us here.<\/a><\/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.<\/em><\/footer>\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=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Act Before Evidence Disappears<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucking companies often move quickly to protect themselves after a serious crash. Vehicle data, driver logs, and maintenance records can be lost or overwritten. Speaking with an attorney early can help preserve the proof your claim may depend on.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to an Attorney Now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\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\">Catastrophic Truck Injuries We Handle<\/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=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spinal Cord Injury &amp; Paralysis<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Truck crashes can cause paraplegia or quadriplegia, with lifelong medical needs and loss of independence.<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traumatic Brain Injury<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A severe TBI can permanently affect memory, mobility, and the ability to work or live independently.<\/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\">Amputation &amp; Limb Loss<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crush injuries in truck collisions sometimes lead to the loss of an arm, leg, hand, or foot.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\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=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Severe Burns &amp; Catastrophic Back\/Neck Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fires, fuel spills, and violent impacts can leave victims with disfiguring burns and permanent spinal damage.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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\">Common Questions After a Serious Truck Crash<\/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\"><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\">How long do I have to file in Florida?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, Florida generally allows two years to file under Fla. Stat. \u00a795.11. Deadlines vary by case, so confirm your exact timeline with an attorney.<\/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\">How do I get the crash report?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida crash reports can usually be requested through the FLHSMV about 10 days after the collision. We can help you gather this and other key records.<\/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\">Who can be held responsible?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, the truck driver, the trucking company, a maintenance provider, or others may share responsibility. 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