{"id":98946,"date":"2026-11-01T03:28:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T03:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-freight-tractor-trailer-crash\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T01:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:07:30","slug":"fedex-freight-tractor-trailer-crash","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-freight-tractor-trailer-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"FedEx Freight Tractor-Trailer Crash"},"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-80 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 plain box delivery truck parked on a Florida highway shoulder, with warning triangles set out behind it.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-plain-box-delivery-truck-parked-on-a-florida-highway-shoul-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 Freight Tractor-Trailer Crash? You Do Not Have to Face What Comes Next 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)\">A tractor-trailer collision can change your health, your work, and your family&#x27;s life in an instant. 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People and companies can be held responsible for a crash, but strict deadlines apply, so early action matters.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. It is also for families who lost a loved one in a fatal crash. Many readers have never dealt with a trucking company or its insurer before.<\/p>\n<p>A loaded semi-truck weighs far more than a passenger car. It needs much longer to stop, and its impact can cause catastrophic injuries. That is why these cases often involve permanent harm.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing the basics early can help you protect your rights while you focus on your health.<\/p>\n<h2>What a FedEx Freight Tractor-Trailer Crash Can Involve<\/h2>\n<p>A FedEx Freight crash can involve more than one party. The crash facts decide who is responsible. Large trucks crash in several common ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rear-end impacts, where a truck hits a vehicle that has slowed or stopped<\/li>\n<li>Lane changes into an occupied lane<\/li>\n<li>Jackknifing, when the trailer swings out of line with the cab<\/li>\n<li>Rollovers, often on curves or at high speed<\/li>\n<li>Underride crashes, when a car slides under a trailer<\/li>\n<li>Intersection crashes involving turns or red lights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Freight work adds pressure. Drivers often follow delivery schedules set by dispatch. Loading affects weight and balance. Maintenance affects brakes, tires, and steering. Each of these can become part of the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the facts, the driver, the employer, a maintenance provider, or another company may be relevant to a claim. A truck&#8217;s size alone does not prove fault. What the driver and the company did before and during the crash matters most.<\/p>\n<h2>Injuries and Losses a Claim May Cover<\/h2>\n<p>Florida law counts past lost income and medical and funeral expenses as economic damages. 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Serious harm from a large-truck crash often includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinal cord injuries and paralysis<\/li>\n<li>Traumatic brain injuries<\/li>\n<li>Amputations<\/li>\n<li>Severe burns<\/li>\n<li>Catastrophic back and neck injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Economic losses include medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages, and future care needs. Non-economic losses include pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Families also feel changes in daily routines and relationships.<\/p>\n<p>When a crash causes a death, Florida law lets certain family members bring a wrongful death claim. Our team can explain who may be able to bring that claim and what it can cover.<\/p>\n<h2>Claims That May Apply Under Florida Law<\/h2>\n<p>Claims may rest on the driver&#8217;s conduct and on the company&#8217;s own decisions. Many injury cases center on questions about what happened and who may be responsible for the harm.<\/p>\n<p>Driver claims often involve careless driving, fatigue, distraction, or impairment. Federal rules also bar a driver from operating a commercial motor vehicle, and bar motor carriers from requiring or permitting it, when the driver&#8217;s ability or alertness is so impaired, or so likely to become impaired, through fatigue, illness, or any other cause, as to make it unsafe to operate. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 392.3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Company claims may look at how the carrier hired, trained, supervised, and maintained its drivers and trucks. Equipment claims may examine whether a design feature, such as a rear guard, made injuries worse.<\/p>\n<p>Florida reduces damages based on the injured person&#8217;s own share of fault. 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>, in a negligence action your share of fault reduces the damages awarded, but a person found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages, except in personal injury or wrongful death cases arising out of medical negligence under chapter 766.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines apply. Contact our team promptly so key steps are not missed.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Can Be Lost After a Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Key trucking records are kept for limited periods, so early preservation matters. Counsel can send a preservation letter asking the company to keep them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driving-hour records.<\/strong> Federal rules limit how long a property-carrying driver may drive. A driver may drive a total of 11 hours within the 14-hour period that follows 10 consecutive hours off duty. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.3<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driver vehicle inspection reports.<\/strong> Carriers must keep these reports, the certification of repairs, and the driver&#8217;s review for three months from the date the report was prepared. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 396.11<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-accident drug and alcohol testing.<\/strong> After a crash involving a loss of life, the employer must test each surviving driver who was performing safety-sensitive functions. Testing must happen as soon as practicable. If an alcohol test is not given within two hours, the employer must record why. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 382.303<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dashcam video, photos, and witness names.<\/strong> These can disappear quickly after a crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Talk with our team before giving a recorded statement to an insurer. Accident reconstruction professionals and medical witnesses can help explain how the crash happened and how the injuries occurred.<\/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 With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free, confidential consultation. It then moves through investigation, medical care, negotiation, and, if needed, a lawsuit. Timelines vary by case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free consultation.<\/strong> You share the facts, and we explain your options. The initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and evidence.<\/strong> We send preservation requests, review insurance coverage, and gather crash and medical records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical care.<\/strong> Follow your doctors&#8217; treatment plans. We work with providers so you can focus on recovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation.<\/strong> We present your claim to insurers. If needed, we file suit to protect your claim before the deadline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> A claim may end in a settlement or at trial. Timelines vary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Some matters may be referred to, or handled together with, other counsel. We will tell you if that applies to your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Injured Floridians Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. The firm handles car, truck, and other accident claims for people across Florida. It publishes educational content in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is a licensed attorney admitted to The Florida Bar.<\/p>\n<p>Our lawyers and support staff take calls from injured people and their families. They explain each step in plain language so you know what to expect.<\/p>\n<p>The firm handles truck accident claims, catastrophic injury claims, and wrongful death cases.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I bring a claim if the FedEx Freight driver was not cited?<\/summary><p>A citation is not the only evidence of fault. Records, video, and witness accounts can also matter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Florida reduces damages by your share of fault. 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>, that fault does not bar recovery, subject to the limits in the statute.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who pays my medical bills while a claim is pending?<\/summary><p>Your own auto insurance may include benefits that apply after a crash. Talk with our team about the coverage that may apply to your situation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do in the first days after a crash?<\/summary><p>Get medical care and follow your doctors&#8217; advice. Keep records and photos, and contact our team promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the consultation free?<\/summary><p>Yes. The initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/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-white-and-purple-fedex-delivery-truck-drives-along-a-deser-photo.jpg\" alt=\"FedEx truck driving 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<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your FedEx Freight Tractor-Trailer Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If a family is waiting on a loved one&#8217;s care after a FedEx Freight semi-truck crash, or an injured driver is unsure about speaking with an insurer, you do not have to decide alone. Reach out to CHG Personal Injury Lawyers through our <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a> for a free, confidential consultation. Deadlines apply, so early contact helps protect your evidence and your options.<\/p>\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. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. 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We work to identify and preserve them.<\/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\">Focus on Your Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle the insurance companies and the paperwork so you can concentrate on medical care and time with loved ones.<\/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\">Florida Communities<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Miami and Orlando to Tampa and Jacksonville, we represent people throughout Florida who were hurt in truck crashes.<\/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: Talk to a Lawyer Before Giving Statements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance adjusters for trucking companies may contact you early and ask for a recorded statement. Before you speak with them, consider talking with a lawyer. Always follow your doctors&#x27; care and keep records of your 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<\/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<\/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 Ask After a Tractor-Trailer 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\"><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 if the driver was not cited?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A traffic citation is not the only evidence of fault. Records, video, and witness accounts can also be important in understanding how a crash happened.<\/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 if I was partly at fault?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida law addresses shared fault in its own way. Our lawyers can explain how these rules may apply to your specific situation.<\/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 costs are involved?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery. We will review the details with you during your free consultation.<\/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 if a loved one was killed?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a crash causes a death, Florida law allows certain family members to pursue a wrongful death claim. 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