{"id":97053,"date":"2026-10-31T05:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T05:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-wrongful-death-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T23:09:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T23:09:43","slug":"fedex-truck-accident-wrongful-death-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-wrongful-death-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"FedEx Truck Accident Wrongful Death Florida"},"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-97052\" alt=\"Damaged semi truck and passenger car after a collision on a Florida road.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-collision-on-a-photo-23.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-collision-on-a-photo-23-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-collision-on-a-photo-23-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-collision-on-a-photo-23-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-collision-on-a-photo-23-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-after-a-collision-on-a-photo-23.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)\">Wrongful Death | Serving 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)\">Lost a Loved One in a FedEx Truck Crash? You Do Not Have to Face the Claims Process Alone<\/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)\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, a Florida-based firm, helps families understand their options after a fatal FedEx truck accident, so they can focus on caring for each other.<\/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 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--heart 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 with 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--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 firm serving families across the state<\/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\">Florida Bar<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Licensed attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar<\/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 31, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>FedEx Truck Accident Wrongful Death Florida | CHG<\/h2>\n<p>This guide explains FedEx truck accident wrongful death claims in Florida. It uses plain language.<\/p>\n<p>If a FedEx truck caused a death, Florida law may let your family seek money for its losses. A claim like this lets survivors pursue damages. It applies when someone else&#8217;s negligence (carelessness) caused the death.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we explain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>who can bring the claim<\/li>\n<li>who may be responsible<\/li>\n<li>what evidence matters<\/li>\n<li>what happens next<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img 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 traveling on a scenic desert highway in Arizona\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/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>Wrongful Death After a FedEx Truck Crash: What the Claim Is and Who Can Bring It<\/h2>\n<p>A wrongful death claim is brought when someone else&#8217;s negligence causes a death.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s rules are in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.16.html\">Florida Wrongful Death Act<\/a>. They appear in sections 768.16 through 768.26 of the Florida Statutes.<\/p>\n<p>A FedEx crash may involve a delivery van, a box truck, or a semi-trailer. The claim focuses on the death and the family&#8217;s losses. It does not focus only on the crash itself.<\/p>\n<p>Sections 768.16-768.26 are cited as the Florida Wrongful Death Act. Under section 768.20, the claim is brought by the decedent\u2019s personal representative. The decedent is the person who died. The personal representative is the person who handles the deceased&#8217;s estate.<\/p>\n<p>That person files for the benefit of the survivors and the estate under section 768.20. This follows <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&#8217;s parties rule<\/a>. This follows <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&#8217;s parties rule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Survivors named in the law include a surviving spouse, children, and, in certain cases, parents.<\/p>\n<p>Losing someone in a crash is devastating. You do not have to sort out the legal steps alone.<\/p>\n<h2>Who May Be Held Responsible When a FedEx Truck Is Involved<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, a claim may be possible against FedEx, the driver, a contractor, or more than one party.<\/p>\n<p>What matters most is who employed, contracted, owned, or maintained the truck. The facts of the crash matter too.<\/p>\n<p>This is a legal rule.<\/p>\n<p>Some FedEx deliveries are made by independent contractors and third-party delivery companies. Who is responsible can depend on those relationships and the contracts involved.<\/p>\n<p>Other parties may play a role too. These can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a vehicle maintenance provider<\/li>\n<li>a cargo loader<\/li>\n<li>a maker of a defective part<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each party&#8217;s role depends on the facts. Our team can review those facts with you early on.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Often Matters Most in These Cases<\/h2>\n<p>Records that show what the truck and driver were doing before the crash often matter most. Ask that these records be preserved as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Police and crash reports.<\/strong> Florida requires a Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form, within 10 days after an investigation is completed of a crash that resulted in death, personal injury, or any indication of complaints of pain or discomfort, or that involved a commercial motor vehicle. The people involved and their legal representatives may get a copy (<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>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photos, video, and witnesses.<\/strong> Scene photos, dash camera footage, and witness names and phone numbers can disappear quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical and coroner records.<\/strong> These arrive over time. Ask for them as they become available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trucking company records.<\/strong> Federal rules require a driver qualification file for each driver (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-391.51\">driver qualification rule<\/a>). They also require duty-status records for each 24-hour period (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">duty-status rule<\/a>). Inspection and maintenance records are required for each vehicle (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.3\">maintenance rule<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Claims about driver fatigue, speeding, or poor maintenance are allegations. An allegation is a claim that still must be proven.<\/p>\n<p>Allegations must be backed by evidence. They are not conclusions.<\/p>\n<p>A written request to preserve evidence can help keep records from being lost or overwritten.<\/p>\n<h2>What Families May Seek to Recover Under Florida Law<\/h2>\n<p>Florida law lets survivors seek money for financial losses. It also lets them seek money for the loss of their loved one&#8217;s presence in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>The <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 damages statute<\/a> sets out who may recover what. Under it, the categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical and funeral expenses<\/strong> paid by a survivor or by the estate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost support and services.<\/strong> This means what the deceased would have provided to family members. For future losses, the amount is reduced to present value (adjusted to today&#8217;s dollars); lost support and services from the date of injury to death are recovered with interest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of companionship and protection,<\/strong> plus mental pain and suffering, for a surviving spouse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance,<\/strong> plus mental pain and suffering, for minor children, and for all children of the decedent if there is no surviving spouse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental pain and suffering<\/strong> for parents of a deceased minor child. Parents of an adult child may recover it only if there are no other survivors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Punitive damages may be available in some cases. They are not available in every case.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law requires clear and convincing evidence (strong proof) of intentional misconduct or gross negligence (a very serious level of carelessness). See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.72.html\">Florida punitive damages statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also applies comparative fault (<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(6)<\/a>). This means each person&#8217;s share of blame is compared.<\/p>\n<p>Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">comparative fault statute<\/a>, a party found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages in a negligence action. This does not apply to an action for personal injury or wrongful death arising out of medical negligence pursuant to chapter 766.<\/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>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>Most cases move through five general stages. Timing varies widely. The steps below describe a typical path, not a fixed schedule.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free, confidential first consultation.<\/strong> The family shares the basic facts. There is no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence preservation and investigation.<\/strong> Our team requests records. We review the crash scene and vehicle data. We work with medical and accident investigators as needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifying responsible parties and insurance.<\/strong> We identify each party and insurer that may be involved. Then we prepare a claim presentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation.<\/strong> Settlement talks can happen at any stage. Every offer is reviewed with the family before any decision is made.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution is not reached, a lawsuit is filed in the appropriate Florida court. The case then moves into discovery (the exchange of information) and depositions (sworn questioning outside court). It may then move to mediation (a guided settlement meeting) or trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We explain the expected steps for your family&#8217;s situation at the start.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Deadlines and Why Early Action Matters<\/h2>\n<p>For most Florida negligence lawsuits, the deadline to file is two years. That rule is found in <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&#8217;s limitations statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Other deadlines or exceptions can apply. They depend on the facts and the parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>Claims against a government agency can follow different rules. Families should not assume one deadline fits every claim.<\/p>\n<p>Time also works against evidence. Witnesses move. Footage is overwritten. Records get discarded.<\/p>\n<p>Early preservation and a timely consultation protect your options while the facts are still available.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines apply. Contact the firm promptly rather than waiting.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Families Bring Their Case to CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. It handles car, truck, and other accident claims, including wrongful death, for people across Florida. The firm takes personal injury cases of every severity, from everyday crashes to catastrophic injuries and deaths.<\/p>\n<p>Attorneys at the firm are licensed and admitted to practice in Florida. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<p>Our lawyers and team handle the investigation, the insurance and company side, and the court process. That lets families focus on their loss and on each other.<\/p>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img 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 the daytime.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\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 sue for wrongful death in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surviving spouse, children, and in certain cases parents may have rights under Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act. Under section 768.20, the claim shall be brought by the decedent\u2019s personal representative.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue FedEx for hitting my car or causing a death?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may be possible. Who employed, contracted, owned, or maintained the truck makes the difference.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do we have to file?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most Florida negligence lawsuits, the deadline is two years. Other deadlines can apply, so contact the firm promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should my family do right after a fatal truck crash?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the police report number, write down witness names, and save any photos. It is wise to talk with a lawyer before giving recorded statements to insurers.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation free?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p><p>If a FedEx truck took someone you love, you do not have to face the records, deadlines, and insurers alone. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a> for a free, confidential consultation. We will listen to what happened, explain which records to preserve, and lay out your options.<\/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. 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