{"id":94597,"date":"2026-10-28T07:27:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/miami-beach\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T07:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:26:19","slug":"miami-beach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/miami-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Accidents Miami Beach: Your 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 wp-image-94596\" alt=\"Damaged semi truck and passenger car after a serious collision on a roadway, shown in a non-graphic view.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-serious-collisi-photo-2.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-serious-collisi-photo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-serious-collisi-photo-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-serious-collisi-photo-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-serious-collisi-photo-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-serious-collisi-photo-2.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" 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)\"><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/\">Truck Accidents<\/a> | Miami Beach, 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)\">Hurt in a Truck Crash in Miami Beach? Here Is What to Do Next<\/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 steps for you and your family, from medical care to the crash report. Igor Hernandez and our team at CHG Personal Injury Lawyers serving Florida are ready to listen.<\/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\">Get Your 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\/\">Get Your 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\">About 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--check chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">No Fees<\/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 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>Truck Accidents in Miami Beach: What to Do Right After a Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If you were hurt in a truck crash in Miami Beach, take three steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Get medical care first.<\/li>\n<li>Report the crash.<\/li>\n<li>Start keeping records.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A crash with a big rig, box truck, or tanker can bring medical bills, insurance calls, and questions you did not expect. This guide covers the steps that matter most after a truck accident in Miami Beach.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. Igor Hernandez, one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers, is responsible for this page.<\/p>\n<h3>Start with your health<\/h3>\n<p>See a doctor or go to an emergency room. Do this even if you think you only have a few bruises. Some injuries take hours or days to show up.<\/p>\n<p>Follow your doctors&#8217; care. Keep every appointment. This article does not replace medical advice.<\/p>\n<h3>Make sure a police report exists<\/h3>\n<p>Ask the officer for three things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The report number<\/li>\n<li>The officer&#8217;s name and badge number<\/li>\n<li>The names of any witnesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The police report is usually the first official record of the crash.<\/p>\n<h3>Take photos and notes if you safely can<\/h3>\n<p>Photograph the vehicles, the lanes, the road signs, and any skid marks.<\/p>\n<p>Look for the truck&#8217;s company name, unit number, and U.S. DOT number. These appear on the cab or trailer.<\/p>\n<p>Write down the time and the exact street, causeway, or exit. Also write down what you remember while it is still fresh.<\/p>\n<h3>Start a file<\/h3>\n<p>Save bills, receipts, prescription labels, and mileage to appointments. Save pay stubs for missed work.<\/p>\n<p>Insurance adjusters and trucking company representatives may call early. Talking with a lawyer before you give a recorded statement can help you understand your options.<\/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-large-truck-lies-overturned-on-the-shoulder-of-a-rural-dir-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A large truck lying on its side beside a rural dirt road in daylight.\" 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 Can Cause Catastrophic, Life-Altering Injuries<\/h2>\n<p>A commercial truck is much heavier than a passenger car. A loaded truck carries a huge amount of momentum (the force of something moving). When a truck that size hits a car, a motorcycle, or a pedestrian, the force falls on the people in the smaller vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Our firm handles serious injuries from these crashes. They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinal cord injuries<\/li>\n<li>Paralysis (paraplegia and quadriplegia)<\/li>\n<li>Traumatic brain injuries<\/li>\n<li>Amputation<\/li>\n<li>Severe burns<\/li>\n<li>Serious back and neck injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many of these injuries are permanent. They can change where a person lives, how they work, and how a family plans for the future.<\/p>\n<h3>When a crash is fatal<\/h3>\n<p>When a crash causes a death, the family may bring a wrongful death claim. This is a lawsuit that lets certain family members recover damages (money for losses).<\/p>\n<p>Florida law lets certain family members recover damages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A surviving spouse may recover for the loss of the person&#8217;s companionship and protection, and for mental pain and suffering.<\/li>\n<li>Minor children may recover for lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance and for mental pain and suffering from the date of injury, and all children may do so if there is no surviving spouse.<\/li>\n<li>Each parent of a deceased minor child may recover for mental pain and suffering (<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 wrongful death damages law<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Florida&#8217;s injury threshold<\/h3>\n<p>Florida sets a threshold for pain-and-suffering damages in many motor vehicle cases. A threshold is a minimum standard the injury must meet.<\/p>\n<p>Under Florida law, those damages are recoverable only if the injury consists in whole or in part of one of these: significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function; permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, other than scarring or disfigurement; significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement; or death.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A permanent injury<\/li>\n<li>Significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement<\/li>\n<li>Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.737.html\">Florida motor vehicle injury threshold<\/a>). Medical records and the full facts shape how this standard applies in each case.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Commercial Trucks Are on Miami Beach Roads<\/h2>\n<p>Trucks deliver to Miami Beach every day. The island&#8217;s hotels, restaurants, shops, and construction sites all need supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Miami Beach sits on a barrier island (a long strip of land near the coast). Its main link to mainland Miami-Dade County is a set of causeways. Trucks serving the island use those same bridges.<\/p>\n<p>Freight from the wider Miami area shares these roads too. Cargo bound for or moving through the Port of Miami uses the highways that also carry beach-bound traffic. Trucks and cars mix at every merge and every exit.<\/p>\n<p>Delivery trucks that supply restaurants and shops on Lincoln Road must share the street. They share it with pedestrians, rideshare drivers, and bicycles. Anyone who has tried to cross Lincoln Road on a busy weekend knows how crowded it gets.<\/p>\n<p>The traffic mix is wide. You may see:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivery vans and box trucks<\/li>\n<li>Tractor-trailers and tanker trucks<\/li>\n<li>Pickups towing trailers or boats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each vehicle moves differently. Every driver has to watch all of them.<\/p>\n<h2>Where Miami Truck Crashes Concentrate<\/h2>\n<p>Truck crashes tend to happen on the busiest roads. These include the MacArthur Causeway, the Julia Tuttle Causeway, Alton Road, Collins Avenue, I-395, and the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836).<\/p>\n<p>Local news outlets often report truck crashes on the Dolphin Expressway. Recent coverage has included tanker crashes that snarl traffic near downtown Miami. It has also covered pickup trucks that leave I-95 in Miami-Dade County.<\/p>\n<h3>Why these roads see so many problems<\/h3>\n<p>Merges, lane drops, construction zones, and fast interchanges ask a driver to make many decisions in seconds. A large truck needs more distance to stop. It also needs more room to turn. When a driver is rushing, tired, or distracted, that gap can close fast.<\/p>\n<p>Crashes on a causeway or expressway can also block traffic for hours. If you were hurt near one of these routes, write down the exact lane and exit. Matching those details to the police report keeps the story clear.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Responsible for a Miami Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party can share responsibility for a truck crash. Possible parties include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The driver<\/li>\n<li>The trucking company that employs or dispatches the driver<\/li>\n<li>The company that owns the vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Any shop that maintained or repaired it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the facts, other drivers, road conditions, or a defective part can also play a role.<\/p>\n<h3>Negligent entrustment<\/h3>\n<p>Florida law can reach a company that allowed an unfit driver to operate a vehicle.<\/p>\n<h3>Shared fault<\/h3>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s comparative fault law applies when more than one party is at fault. Under the statute, the court enters judgment against each party liable based on that party&#8217;s percentage of fault, not on the doctrine of 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\">Florida comparative fault statute<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>Dealing with insurers<\/h3>\n<p>Insurers and company representatives often reach out early. They may ask for a recorded statement, a medical release, or a quick settlement.<\/p>\n<p>Going up against an insurance company alone can be overwhelming. Speaking with a lawyer before you agree to anything can help you know what you are giving up.<\/p>\n<h2>Amazon and FedEx Truck Accidents: Who the Driver Works For<\/h2>\n<p>Many Amazon and FedEx packages are delivered by drivers. Many of these drivers work for contractors or contracted carriers. The name on the truck may not be the name of the company that employs the driver. That gap matters when you work out who may be responsible.<\/p>\n<h3>Federal rules on leased trucks<\/h3>\n<p>Federal law covers these arrangements. A motor carrier that uses vehicles it does not own may be required to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be responsible for operating them under safety rules, as if it owned them<\/li>\n<li>Obtain liability insurance on them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/49\/14102\">federal leased truck law<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The same law directs the Secretary to require, by regulation, that any arrangement under which another person provides part of a carrier&#8217;s transportation by a motor vehicle not owned by the carrier state in writing who is responsible for loading and unloading the freight.<\/p>\n<h3>Freight brokers<\/h3>\n<p>A freight broker (a company that chooses a carrier to move freight) can also be part of a claim. In May 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/608us1r32_g3bi.pdf\">Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II<\/a> that a state-law claim that a broker negligently hired an unsafe motor carrier falls within the federal safety exception. The Court held that such a claim is not preempted.<\/p>\n<p>Write down the company name on the truck, the driver&#8217;s name if you know it, the route, and the delivery time. These details help trace who the driver works for. Whether a claim involves a contracted carrier or the brand itself depends on the facts.<\/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>Crash Reports and Where a Case Is Filed<\/h2>\n<p>A Florida Traffic Crash Report is the official record of a crash.<\/p>\n<h3>Report deadlines<\/h3>\n<p>A long-form report must be completed and submitted within 10 days after the investigating officer finishes the investigation. This rule applies to crashes involving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An injury<\/li>\n<li>A complaint of pain<\/li>\n<li>A death<\/li>\n<li>A commercial motor vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.066.html\">Florida crash report law<\/a>). The report lists witness names and addresses. It also lists the officer&#8217;s name, badge number, and agency.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting a copy<\/h3>\n<p>The parties to a crash, their legal representatives, and their insurers can get reports right away. To request one, you must show a valid driver license or other photo ID. You must also file a sworn statement (a statement made under oath) for each report you request, stating that the information will not be used for any commercial solicitation of accident victims or knowingly disclosed to any third party for that purpose.<\/p>\n<p>The same statute bars using a report&#8217;s protected personal information for commercial solicitation.<\/p>\n<h3>Using the report<\/h3>\n<p>Treat the report as one piece of evidence, not the whole case. Compare it with your photos, your notes, and the names of witnesses. If something in the report does not match what you remember, bring it up early.<\/p>\n<h3>Where a claim is filed<\/h3>\n<p>Miami Beach sits in Miami-Dade County. A claim may be filed in a Florida state court. It may also be filed in federal court when federal requirements apply. The right court depends on the specific facts of the crash.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Medical Care Right Away and Keep Every Record<\/h2>\n<p>Prompt medical care protects your health. It also gives your doctors a clear record of injuries from the crash. Those records often connect what you feel today to the collision.<\/p>\n<p>Florida insurance rules for crash-related medical bills can have timing requirements. Ask about them early.<\/p>\n<h3>Follow your doctors&#8217; care<\/h3>\n<p>Keep your follow-up visits. Fill prescriptions as directed. Tell each provider how the crash happened and where you hurt. Your doctors guide your treatment. A lawyer or an article does not.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep your records<\/h3>\n<p>Keep every bill, receipt, appointment card, and pharmacy record. A simple daily note about pain, sleep, and activities can show how the injury changes your life.<\/p>\n<p>Insurers may look at public social media posts. Ask before you share photos or updates about your activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Common mistakes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Waiting weeks to see a doctor<\/li>\n<li>Skipping follow-up visits<\/li>\n<li>Giving a casual recorded statement about the crash before you understand your injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these can make a claim harder to document.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence in a Miami Truck Case Has a Short Shelf Life<\/h2>\n<p>Evidence from a truck crash can disappear quickly. Act early.<\/p>\n<p>Much of the most important evidence is held by the trucking company, not by you. That evidence includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Driver logs<\/li>\n<li>Electronic data from the truck<\/li>\n<li>Dashcam video<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance records<\/li>\n<li>Dispatch messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Driver logs<\/h3>\n<p>Federal rules require a motor carrier to record each driver&#8217;s duty status. Duty status means whether the driver is off duty (including resting in a sleeper berth), driving, or on duty not driving. The carrier must record this for each 24-hour period, with certain exceptions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">federal driver duty-status rule<\/a>). These logs can show what a driver was doing before a crash.<\/p>\n<h3>Record-keeping time limits<\/h3>\n<p>Companies must keep records for the minimum periods set in the federal retention rule. After those periods, the company may destroy the records at its discretion (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-379.3\">federal record-retention rule<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>This rule sets minimum periods. It does not cancel longer periods that another government body requires.<\/p>\n<h3>Protect your side of the evidence<\/h3>\n<p>Save your photos and the names of witnesses. Ask nearby businesses on Collins Avenue or Alton Road whether they have camera footage from the crash. Many camera systems record over old video, so ask soon.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer may also send a preservation letter. This is a formal request asking the trucking company to keep its records.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Deadlines and Fault Rules for Truck Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets a deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline is called the statute of limitations.<\/p>\n<p>Other deadlines can apply to some claims, including wrongful death claims.<\/p>\n<h3>The 50 percent fault bar<\/h3>\n<p>Florida also uses a fault bar. In a negligence action to which the comparative fault statute applies, a party found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages, but this bar does not apply to personal injury or wrongful death actions arising out of medical negligence under chapter 766 (<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 comparative fault statute<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>A smaller share of fault does not end a claim. But it can affect what a person recovers.<\/p>\n<h3>Act promptly<\/h3>\n<p>Deadlines apply to every case. Waiting can make it harder to gather records and witness statements. Contact a lawyer promptly so the time limits are not lost while you focus on recovery.<\/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=\"Large trucks and cars moving along a busy city highway in 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>Talk With Our Team About Your Miami Beach Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Picture the next few weeks. Medical appointments are piling up. An adjuster wants a recorded statement. The trucking company has said very little.<\/p>\n<p>If that is your situation, you do not have to sort it out alone. Our team can review what happened. We can explain whether you may have a claim. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a> to schedule your free first consultation.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery. Some cases may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do first after truck accidents in Miami Beach?<\/summary><p>Get medical care right away. Make sure a police report exists. Keep records of every bill, appointment, and photo.<\/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 after a truck crash?<\/summary><p>You must show valid photo identification. You must also file a sworn statement for each report you request, stating that the information will not be used for any commercial solicitation of accident victims or knowingly disclosed to any third party for that purpose.<\/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 truck accident lawsuit in Florida?<\/summary><p>For most negligence claims that arose after March 24, 2023, the deadline is two years. Other deadlines can apply.<\/p><\/details>\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. 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Get Medical Care Right Away<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow your doctors&#x27; care plan, and tell them about every symptom, even ones that seem minor at first. Some injuries from large vehicle crashes do not show up for hours or days.<\/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. Make Sure a Police Report Exists<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask that a crash report be made at the scene and write down the report number and the responding agency. Florida crash reports can be requested later, and our team can help you understand what is needed.<\/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. Keep Every Record<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, appointment notes, photos of the scene and your injuries, repair estimates, and the names and phone numbers 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\">4. Talk With Our Team<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue. We charge no fees unless there is a recovery.<\/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 Our Team Can Help 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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-Language Answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the process, the paperwork, and your options in clear terms, without legal jargon.<\/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\">Focused on Your Family<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Truck crashes affect the whole household. We take time to understand what your family is facing.<\/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\">Help Gathering Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can help organize crash reports, medical records, and other documents that bear on your situation.<\/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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Free First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential, with no obligation to continue. Call or reach out online to start the conversation.<\/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\">Act Promptly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida law sets filing deadlines for injury claims. Contact our team as soon as you can so we can review your situation while evidence is still fresh.<\/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\">Contact 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\/\">Contact Our Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-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--secondary,#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\">Talk With Our Team About Your Truck Crash in Miami Beach<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 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\">Schedule 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\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury\/\">Spinal Cord Injuries: A Guide for Victims and Families Facing Paralysis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paraplegia\/\">Paraplegia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/tetraplegia\/\">Tetraplegia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">Paralysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/miami-springs\/\">Truck Accidents in Miami Springs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/miramar\/\">Truck Accidents in Miramar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/north-miami-beach\/\">Truck Accidents in North Miami Beach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/oakland-park\/\">Truck Accidents in Oakland Park<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/opa-locka\/\">Truck Accidents in Opa-locka<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurt in a truck crash on Miami Beach roads? 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