{"id":98316,"date":"2026-10-31T19:28:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T19:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amazon-truck-accidents\/amazon-delivery-truck-accident-lawyer-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T01:07:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:07:26","slug":"amazon-delivery-truck-accident-lawyer-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amazon-truck-accidents\/amazon-delivery-truck-accident-lawyer-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer 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-60 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-98315\" alt=\"Damaged semi truck and passenger car at the scene of a serious highway collision.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-18.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-18-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-18-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-18-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-18-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-18.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)\">Amazon Delivery 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 an Amazon Delivery Truck Crash? You Don&#x27;t Have to Face the Insurers 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 is a Florida-based firm that helps people injured by Amazon delivery vans and trucks, and the families of those who have died in them. Igor Hernandez and our lawyers will explain your options in plain language.<\/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 a 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 a 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\">Why Florida Families Call Us<\/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--chat 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\">Initial consultation, confidential and without obligation<\/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\n<p>If an Amazon delivery van or box truck hurt you or someone you love, you may have a claim. The claim would be against the people whose negligence caused the crash. Negligence means careless conduct that causes harm.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law decides who can be held responsible. It also decides how fault is shared and how long you have to act. This guide explains those basics in plain language.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. We handle personal injury cases of every severity, including truck crashes and wrongful death.<\/p>\n<h2>What an Amazon Delivery Truck Accident Case Involves<\/h2>\n<p>An Amazon delivery truck accident case is a claim for injuries. The injuries came from a crash involving a delivery van or box truck. The truck may be carrying Amazon packages.<\/p>\n<p>The vehicle may be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Operated by a company that delivers packages for Amazon<\/li>\n<li>Driven by a contract delivery driver<\/li>\n<li>Owned or leased by a business other than the driver&#8217;s employer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The people hurt are not only the occupants of the delivery vehicle. Drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians are often injured in these crashes. Delivery vans are smaller than tractor-trailers. They can still cause serious harm.<\/p>\n<p>Federal insurance minimums depend on both weight and use. The federal financial-responsibility rule does not apply to a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 pounds if the vehicle is not used to transport property in interstate or foreign commerce. The facts about the vehicle matter.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for the injured person, a family member after a fatal crash, and anyone trying to understand a crash they did not choose.<\/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\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>Who May Be Responsible After a Delivery Vehicle Crash<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party may share responsibility. Every case turns on its own facts. Possible parties include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The driver<\/strong>, if distraction, speeding, fatigue, impairment, or an unsafe lane change contributed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The company<\/strong> that employed or contracted the driver, depending on the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The vehicle owner or leasing company<\/strong>, and any maintenance contractor responsible for brakes, tires, or other equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other drivers<\/strong> whose conduct contributed to the crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/608us1r32_g3bi.pdf\">Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC<\/a> that a state-law claim falls within the federal safety exception. The claim says a broker (a company that arranges trucking work) carelessly hired an unsafe motor carrier (a trucking company). The Court held that this claim is saved from preemption. Preemption means federal law overrides state law.<\/p>\n<p>Florida uses modified comparative fault, also called shared fault. This means fault can be split among the people involved. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">\u00a7 768.81<\/a>, shared fault lowers what you can recover. It does not bar recovery, subject to subsection (6) of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A person found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages in a negligence action to which this section applies, but this does not apply to personal injury or wrongful death claims arising out of medical negligence under chapter 766. Each liable party pays its own share of fault, not the whole amount.<\/p>\n<h2>What Compensation May Include<\/h2>\n<p>Compensation can include medical costs, lost income, and other losses that Florida law allows. Florida&#8217;s economic damages include past and future lost income. They also include medical and funeral expenses, and other money losses caused by the injury. In a wrongful death case, medical or funeral expenses due to the decedent&#8217;s injury or death may be recovered by a survivor who has paid them. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">\u00a7 768.81<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Common categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency care, surgery, hospital stays, and rehabilitation (therapy to rebuild strength and skills), as the treating doctors recommend<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages now and reduced earning ability later<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<li>For spinal cord injury, paralysis, traumatic brain injury, amputation, or severe burns: long-term care, medical equipment, home changes, and support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s personal injury protection (PIP) coverage can also apply. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.736.html\">\u00a7 627.736<\/a>, personal injury protection (PIP) medical benefits cover eighty percent of all reasonable expenses for medically necessary medical, surgical, X-ray, dental, and rehabilitative services, if the individual receives initial services and care within 14 days after the motor vehicle accident, up to a limit of $10,000 in medical and disability benefits. Medically necessary care is care your doctor says you need. This applies when initial care starts within 14 days after the crash.<\/p>\n<p>For wrongful death, the family&#8217;s losses are recognized by law. Wrongful death means a death caused by another person&#8217;s wrongful act. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">\u00a7 768.21<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A surviving spouse may recover for loss of companionship and protection.<\/li>\n<li>Minor children may recover for lost parental guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Each parent of a deceased minor child may recover for mental pain and suffering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Evidence That Matters Right After a Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Early evidence shapes how a claim is built. Start collecting it as soon as you safely can.<\/p>\n<p>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<\/a>, the Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form, must be submitted within 10 days after the investigation is completed for crashes involving death, personal injury, or pain complaints, and also for crashes involving a commercial motor vehicle. The report lists each party&#8217;s insurance company.<\/p>\n<p>Focus on these items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get the crash report number and the names and phone numbers of witnesses.<\/li>\n<li>Photograph vehicles, damage, road conditions, signs, and visible injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Keep every medical record, bill, and note about symptoms. Follow your doctors&#8217; care plans.<\/li>\n<li>Ask that delivery data be preserved. This includes telematics (data sent from the vehicle, such as location and speed), GPS logs, dashcam video, delivery schedules, driver files, and maintenance records. This data can be overwritten or lost, so timing matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Talk with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster. An adjuster is the insurer&#8217;s representative who looks into the claim. Keep copies of every letter you receive.<\/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 follow five steps. The timing of each step depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free consultation.<\/strong> You describe the crash and your injuries. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We gather reports and records. We send preservation letters, which demand that evidence be kept. We decide whether accident reconstruction analysis, a study of how the crash happened, is needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifying liable parties.<\/strong> We review every party that may be responsible. We also review the insurance coverage that may apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation.<\/strong> We present a demand to insurers. The demand is supported by medical and financial records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution is not reached, a lawsuit may be filed in the appropriate Florida court. The case then moves through discovery, the exchange of evidence between the sides, and possibly trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Simple claims can resolve faster than complex, multi-party, or catastrophic cases. Those often take longer.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Injured Floridians Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. We serve people throughout Florida. That includes communities such as Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>Our lawyers are licensed and admitted to The Florida Bar. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<p>The practice focuses on truck crashes, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and other personal injury cases of every severity. Our team works with families to keep them informed at each stage.<\/p>\n<p>We also publish bilingual English and Spanish educational content. For Spanish speakers: consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso.<\/p>\n<p>Readers in the Fontainebleau area can also review our <a href=\"\/resources\/amazon-truck-accidents\/fontainebleau\/\">Fontainebleau Amazon truck accident guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/amazon-prime-delivery-vans-lined-up-at-a-logistics-operation-photo.jpg\" alt=\"White Amazon Prime delivery vans parked in a row at a city logistics facility.\" 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>How long do I have to file a claim after an Amazon truck crash in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most negligence claims that arose after March 24, 2023, Florida&#8217;s deadline is two years. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>. Deadlines apply, so contact us promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue Amazon directly?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right defendant depends on who employed, contracted, or operated the vehicle. A defendant is the person or company being sued. We review the facts to find every party that may be responsible.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the delivery driver was an independent contractor?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An independent contractor is a worker who is not a regular employee. We review that question during the investigation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does shared fault block my claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. Shared fault lowers your recovery. It does not bar recovery unless you are found more than 50 percent at fault in a negligence action to which \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">768.81<\/a> applies. Separately, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>, an action founded on negligence must be commenced within two years. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11(5)(b)<\/a>, an action for professional malpractice (other than medical malpractice), whether founded on contract or tort, must be commenced within two years, and that period runs from the time the cause of action is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is help available in Spanish?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We publish bilingual English and Spanish educational content for people seeking information.<\/p><p>If a delivery van crash has left you hurt, a family member is in the hospital, or an insurer is asking for a statement, you do not have to sort this out alone. Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a> for a free, confidential consultation.<\/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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Our team can handle that communication so you can focus on your recovery.<\/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\">We Gather the Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivery logs, driver records, vehicle maintenance history, dashcam footage and police reports can disappear over time. We work to preserve them early.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Consider the Whole Picture<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serious injuries affect medical care, work, and daily life for years. We look at both today&#x27;s costs and what your future may require.<\/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\">We Respect Your Deadlines<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida law sets time limits for filing injury claims. Contacting us early gives your case the best chance to be fully investigated.<\/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\">Important: Be Careful Before You Speak to an Insurer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a crash, an insurance representative may ask you for a recorded statement or offer a quick payment. Please speak with a lawyer before you give a statement or sign any release, especially if you are still receiving medical treatment.<\/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\">Speak With Our Team First<\/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\/\">Speak With Our Team First<\/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\">Steps to Take After an Amazon Delivery 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\">Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See a doctor right away, even if you feel you have only minor pain. Follow your doctors&#x27; care and keep every appointment and record.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document the Scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are able, photograph vehicles, damage, road conditions and visible injuries. Write down the names and contact details of 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\">Keep Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the police report, medical bills, pay stubs and any letters from insurance companies. Keep a simple journal of how the injury affects your daily life.<\/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 to CHG Personal Injury Lawyers About Your Amazon Truck Crash<\/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\">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>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amazon-truck-accidents\/\">Amazon Truck Accidents in Florida: Who Is Responsible and What to Do Next<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amazon-truck-accidents\/amazon-delivery-driver-crash-who-pays-claim\/\">Amazon Delivery Driver Crash: Who Pays Your Claim in Florida<\/a><\/li><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\/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\/amazon-truck-accidents\/amazon-delivery-truck-crash-evidence\/\">Evidence to Preserve After an Amazon Delivery Truck Crash<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amazon-truck-accidents\/amazon-delivery-van-accident-claims-florida\/\">Amazon Delivery Van Accident Claims in Florida<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amazon-truck-accidents\/amazon-delivery-van-accidents-florida\/\">Amazon Delivery Van Accidents in Florida: Injured? 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