{"id":97273,"date":"2026-10-31T15:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T15:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-ground-contractor-driver-crash-liability-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T22:22:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T22:22:31","slug":"fedex-ground-contractor-driver-crash-liability-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-ground-contractor-driver-crash-liability-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Is FedEx responsible for contractor driver accident"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"A white FedEx-style delivery truck is parked on the shoulder of a Florida highway with warning triangles placed behind it.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-white-fedex-style-delivery-truck-is-parked-on-the-shoulder-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)\">Truck Accidents | 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)\">Hurt in a FedEx Truck Crash Driven by a Contractor? Find Out Where You Stand<\/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)\">FedEx packages are often delivered by drivers who work for independent contractor businesses. Whether FedEx can be held responsible depends on the facts of each case, and CHG Personal Injury Lawyers can help you understand your options.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free 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 firm serving clients throughout 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\">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--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">EN \/ ES<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Bilingual educational content for injured people and their families<\/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 November 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Is FedEx Responsible for a Contractor Driver Accident in Florida?<\/h2>\n<p>If a FedEx truck or van hurt you or someone you love, you may wonder whether FedEx is responsible. The driver may work as a contractor. Sometimes FedEx can be responsible. But a contractor label does not settle the question by itself.<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, the answer depends on three things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How the driver actually worked<\/li>\n<li>Who directed the job<\/li>\n<li>Who owned the vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This guide explains the parties, the common claims, the records that matter, and the Florida rules that shape a case.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/fedex-delivery-truck-parked-on-a-city-street-among-urban-tra-photo.jpg\" alt=\"FedEx delivery truck parked on a city street.\" 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>Why the Driver&#8217;s Job Title Matters After a FedEx Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>A driver&#8217;s contractor status is one fact in the case. It is not the final answer.<\/p>\n<p>Many FedEx Ground drivers work for independent contractor businesses rather than being contractors themselves. These businesses hold delivery contracts. They often employ the drivers themselves.<\/p>\n<p>The title can change who gets named in a claim. It does not end the inquiry. If you were hurt, or a family member died, the first questions are factual:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who was driving?<\/li>\n<li>Who owned the van or truck?<\/li>\n<li>Who set the route and the schedule?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Families often handle these questions while managing hospital visits, missed paychecks, and calls from insurers. That is a heavy load. You do not have to sort it out alone. A first conversation can help separate the facts that matter from the rest.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Responsible in a Florida FedEx Contractor Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Several parties may face claims. The driver, the contractor business, and, in some cases, FedEx entities can each be part of a case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The driver<\/strong>, for careless or unlawful driving. This includes speeding, distraction, impairment, or failing to yield.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The contractor business<\/strong>, which often hires, trains, and assigns the driver. It may also own or operate the vehicle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FedEx entities<\/strong>, reviewed on the facts of control, branding, uniforms, dispatch, routing, and vehicle markings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether a driver was working for a company can be an important question. &#8220;Agency principles&#8221; are the legal rules for when one party acts on behalf of another. A contract label is only one factor.<\/p>\n<p>Federal rules also place duties on the motor carrier. A motor carrier is the company that operates the commercial vehicle. The motor carrier must require its drivers to follow the driving duties and prohibitions that apply to them (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-390.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 390.11<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>The Documents That Can Show Who Controlled the Truck<\/h2>\n<p>Paperwork can show how a delivery was set up. Each document below can matter. But none of them tells you in advance what it will show.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The written lease.<\/strong> Federal rules require a written lease when a carrier operates equipment it does not own. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-376.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 376.11<\/a>, there shall be a written lease granting the use of the equipment and meeting the requirements contained in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-376.12\">\u00a7 376.12<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Those requirements include the lease provisions in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-376.12\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 376.12<\/a>. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-376.12\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 376.12(c)(1)<\/a>, the lease must provide that the authorized carrier lessee &#8220;shall have exclusive possession, control, and use of the equipment for the duration of the lease.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>The same section requires the lease to name who is responsible for loading and unloading.<\/li>\n<li>A lease can help show who had possession and control of the vehicle that day.<\/li>\n<li>FMCSA is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.<\/li>\n<li>Unless a copy of the lease is carried on the equipment, the carrier must keep a statement with the equipment during the lease certifying that it is operating the equipment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-376.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 376.11<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Markings, cab paperwork, and trip documents can all be compared against that requirement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The driver qualification file.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-376.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 376.11<\/a> does not address driver investigations; it provides that the authorized carrier may perform authorized transportation in equipment it does not own only under the following conditions.<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the motor vehicle record must go into the file within 30 days of the date the driver&#8217;s employment begins (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-391.23\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 391.23<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>This file can show what the company checked before the driver got behind the wheel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The crash report.<\/strong> For crashes involving injury or complaints of pain, the long-form report must be submitted 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>).<\/li>\n<li>Under <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(1)(b)<\/a>, crash reports held by an agency may be made immediately available to listed persons, including the parties involved in the crash, their legal representatives, and their insurers, but not for redistribution to any person or entity not listed in that subsection. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.066.html\">\u00a7 316.066(1)(f)<\/a>, such reports may also be made available 60 days after the date the report is filed. The reports may be made available to the parties involved, their legal representatives, their licensed insurance agents, their insurers, and other listed persons and agencies. The conditions in that section still apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Legal Claims That Often Arise From a Contractor Driver Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Most claims fall into a few groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Negligent driving:<\/strong> speeding, distraction, impairment, or failing to yield.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negligent hiring, training, and supervision:<\/strong> whether the company checked the driver&#8217;s qualifications and safety record, and whether it acted when problems appeared.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vehicle maintenance:<\/strong> whether the company kept the vehicle in safe repair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improper loading and securement:<\/strong> whether cargo was loaded and secured safely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some claims target the driver. Others target the company that chose, trained, or oversaw the driver. The records described above help show what a careful company was expected to do.<\/p>\n<h3>How Florida&#8217;s Negligent-Hiring Presumption Works, and Where It Stops<\/h3>\n<p>Florida has a statute on negligent hiring, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.096.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.096<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In a civil action for injury or damage to a third person caused by an employee&#8217;s intentional tort, this statute presumes an employer was not negligent in hiring the employee if the employer conducted a background investigation that revealed nothing showing the employee was unsuitable. That applies when the employer completed the background investigation the statute describes and the investigation did not reveal any information that reasonably demonstrated the prospective employee was unsuitable for the particular work or for employment in general.<\/p>\n<p>But the statute is written for civil actions based on an employee&#8217;s intentional tort. An intentional tort is a wrong done on purpose. A claim that a driver drove carelessly is a negligence claim.<\/p>\n<h3>What a Recent Federal Case Shows<\/h3>\n<p>A recent federal case involved a state-law negligent-hiring claim against a freight broker. A freight broker arranges shipments with trucking companies.<\/p>\n<p>The broker had selected an unsafe motor carrier. Federal law can sometimes block a state-law claim. Blocking a claim in this way is called preemption.<\/p>\n<p>The case involved a broker, not FedEx. It shows how courts treat these claims (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/608us1r32_g3bi.pdf\">Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>Insurance Limits Are a Floor, Not a Payout<\/h3>\n<p>Federal law sets a minimum level of financial responsibility for motor carriers that transport property. Financial responsibility means the insurance or coverage a carrier must have.<\/p>\n<p>That is a required minimum. It is not a description of what any particular policy covers. Nothing in this guide implies a specific FedEx policy or payout.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Can Disappear After a FedEx Truck Accident<\/h2>\n<p>Key records can be lost. Video can be overwritten on a schedule. Early action protects what matters most.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electronic logging device (ELD) data.<\/strong> An ELD is a device that records a driver&#8217;s work and rest hours. Federal ELD rules apply only to certain commercial motor vehicles, so these records may not exist in every case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPS and telematics,<\/strong> which can show speed, hours, and braking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dash camera and nearby video<\/strong> from businesses or traffic cameras.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispatch, delivery, driver qualification, and maintenance records.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The police crash report<\/strong>, described above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photos and witness contact information<\/strong> from the scene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Two common mistakes can hurt a case:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Waiting weeks to request records.<\/li>\n<li>Giving a recorded statement to an insurer before getting advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A written request to preserve evidence, sent early, helps protect these records. &#8220;Preserve&#8221; means keeping records from being deleted or lost.<\/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 Florida Law Shapes a FedEx Contractor Driver Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s fault-sharing rules and other legal rules can shape how a claim moves. Deadlines apply. That is why prompt review matters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Filing deadlines.<\/strong> Deadlines apply to lawsuits. Contact the firm promptly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shared fault.<\/strong> Florida&#8217;s comparative fault statute says that fault chargeable to the injured person &#8220;diminishes proportionately the amount awarded&#8221; for the injury, but a person found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages (<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>). It &#8220;does not bar recovery, subject to subsection (6)&#8221; (<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>).<\/li>\n<li>The same statute says the court enters judgment against each liable party based on its percentage of fault.<\/li>\n<li>So how fault is divided matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shared liability among defendants.<\/strong> Florida&#8217;s contribution statute addresses how two or more people liable for the same injury may share that liability with one another (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.31.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.31<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s personal injury protection (PIP) rules and other insurance terms can also affect a claim. PIP is a type of no-fault coverage. Medical records matter here. Follow your doctors&#8217; care.<\/p>\n<p>If a crash causes a death, Florida law allows the family to bring a wrongful death claim. This is a claim brought after a loss of life. The claim can be brought against the party who would have been liable had the death not occurred.<\/p>\n<h2>For Families Facing a Death or Catastrophic Injury<\/h2>\n<p>When a crash causes a death or a life-changing injury, the family&#8217;s first days can feel impossible. You do not have to make every decision at once.<\/p>\n<p>Some families start by gathering the crash report. Others write down what they remember while it is fresh. Some ask the people who were there for their names and contact information. Others ask that all insurer calls go through their lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your situation, the next step is one you can take at your own pace.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: The Process From First Call to Resolution<\/h2>\n<p>The process usually starts with a free, confidential consultation. It then moves through investigation, a settlement demand, and either a settlement or a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free, confidential first consultation.<\/strong> You share what happened and ask questions. There is no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We help preserve records, gather the crash report, and review medical records related to your injuries. Follow your doctors&#8217; care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifying responsible parties and insurance.<\/strong> We look at the driver, the contractor business, any FedEx entities, and available coverage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> A settlement demand goes to the insurer. If no agreement is reached, a lawsuit may be filed before the deadline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> We explain in plain terms how any recovery would be divided.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing depends on the facts. It includes how long medical treatment lasts. CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<h2>How CHG Personal Injury Lawyers Serves Florida Families<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. It serves people throughout Florida, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. The firm handles truck accidents, car accidents, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury claims.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our lawyers are licensed and admitted to The Florida Bar.<\/li>\n<li>Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/li>\n<li>We publish plain-language guidance in English and Spanish for prospective clients.<\/li>\n<li>For a local starting point, read our Sunrise FedEx truck accident guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Our goal is to explain your options in plain words. We aim to keep you and your family informed at each stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About FedEx Contractor Driver Crashes<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is FedEx responsible for a contractor driver crash in Florida?<\/summary><p>It can be. Control, branding, dispatch, and the vehicle all matter. A contract label alone does not settle the question.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much will FedEx pay if its driver hits me?<\/summary><p>No amount can be predicted. Value depends on the injuries, losses, and fault in your case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much are most truck accident settlements?<\/summary><p>Published averages do not predict an individual case. Injuries, losses, and fault shape value.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do first after a FedEx truck crash?<\/summary><p>Get medical care and follow your doctors&#8217; care. Then contact a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to any insurer. Ask that the crash report and records be preserved.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-fedex-delivery-van-driving-through-a-busy-city-intersectio-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A FedEx delivery van drives through a busy city intersection lined with traffic and restaurants.\" 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\">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 CHG About Your FedEx Crash Questions<\/h2>\n<p>If you are researching a FedEx crash for yourself or someone you love, you did not choose this situation. 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Our lawyers examine how the work was actually carried out.<\/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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Act Early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence from a crash can disappear quickly. 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Be careful about giving a recorded statement or signing any paperwork until you have spoken with a lawyer about your accident.<\/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\">Call CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/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\/\">Call CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\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\">Questions Families Often Ask<\/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\">Is the driver an employee or a contractor?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A FedEx Ground driver&#8217;s status may depend on the contractor business that engages them, not only on the FedEx name on the package. The driver&#x27;s status is one of several questions we review.<\/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\">Does the company&#x27;s control matter?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dispatch rules, branding, uniforms, routes, and delivery standards can all be part of the story of how a delivery was carried out.<\/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\">What about the vehicle?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who owned, maintained, and loaded the truck can matter as much as the contract. We gather those records early.<\/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\">What should I do next?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your medical records, photos, and the police report if you have them. Then contact our team for a free, confidential consultation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\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 Florida Injury Lawyers Today<\/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\">Get 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\/\">Get 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\/fedex-truck-accidents\/\">FedEx Truck Accidents in Florida: Your Rights, Who Can Be Held Responsible, and What to Do Next<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-delivery-van-package-car-accident-florida\/\">FedEx Delivery Van and Package Car Accidents in Florida: Your Options After a Crash<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/what-affects-value-fedex-truck-crash-claim-florida\/\">What Affects the Value of a FedEx Truck Crash Claim in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-contractor-driver-accident-liability-florida\/\">FedEx Contractor Driver Accidents in Florida: Who Can Be Held Responsible<\/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\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-catastrophic-injuries-florida\/\">Catastrophic Injuries from a FedEx Truck Crash: Paralysis, Brain and Spinal Injuries<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-claim-deadlines-florida\/\">FedEx Truck Accident Claim Deadlines in Florida: Why Timing Matters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-claim-process-florida\/\">How a FedEx Truck Accident Claim Works in Florida, Step by Step<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-claim-value-florida\/\">What Is a FedEx Truck Accident Claim Worth in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-insurance-adjuster-florida\/\">Dealing With the Insurance Company After a FedEx Truck Crash<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is FedEx responsible for contractor driver accident Florida? 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