{"id":99945,"date":"2026-11-02T13:11:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amazon-truck-accidents\/amazon-contractor-delivery-crash-liability-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T22:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T22:08:14","slug":"amazon-contractor-delivery-crash-liability-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amazon-truck-accidents\/amazon-contractor-delivery-crash-liability-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Amazon Responsible for Delivery Driver Accidents?"},"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 unmarked cargo van with hazard lights flashing on a quiet Florida residential street after a collision.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-white-unmarked-cargo-van-with-hazard-lights-flashing-on-a-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 Crash With an Amazon Delivery Van? You May Have Options.<\/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)\">Delivery drivers work for many companies, and the company that sent them out may share responsibility for the crash.<\/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--phone 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\">First consultation, confidential, with no obligation<\/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>\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 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Is Amazon Responsible for Delivery Driver Accidents Florida?<\/h2>\n<p>Can Amazon be responsible for a delivery driver&#8217;s crash in Florida? Sometimes, yes.<\/p>\n<p>The answer depends on three questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Who employed the driver?<\/li>\n<li>How much control did Amazon have over the work?<\/li>\n<li>What happened in the crash?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This guide explains how those questions are usually reviewed. We use plain words.<\/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\">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 This Guide Is For and What an Amazon Contractor Crash Involves<\/h2>\n<p>Amazon delivery crashes raise urgent questions. Who pays the medical bills? Who covers lost wages? Who is responsible?<\/p>\n<p>If a branded van or truck hurt you or someone you love, this guide is for you.<\/p>\n<p>Most Amazon routes are run by Delivery Service Partners. These are independent companies. They hire and manage the drivers who deliver Amazon packages. Some drivers work through Amazon Flex, a separate program.<\/p>\n<p>This setup creates a common problem. The vehicle may carry Amazon&#8217;s branding. But the driver may work for a partner company. Each side may point to the other.<\/p>\n<p>These crashes can cause serious harm:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collisions between a delivery van and a car at an intersection or merge<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrians or cyclists struck near a doorstep<\/li>\n<li>Spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or amputations<\/li>\n<li>Wrongful death, when a family loses a loved one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When a crash causes a death, the family may have a wrongful death claim. This is a claim the family brings after a loved one dies.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Amazon Responsible for Delivery Driver Accidents? Why Contractor Status Matters<\/h2>\n<p>The main defense is that the driver and the partner company are independent. This defense argues that Amazon is not responsible for the driver&#8217;s negligence. Negligence means failing to use reasonable care.<\/p>\n<p>Injured people often answer with three connected theories. These are allegations. A court or jury weighs them based on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Control:<\/strong> Did Amazon set routes, quotas, schedules, or safety rules? If one party controls another&#8217;s work, it may be responsible for that work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hiring and oversight:<\/strong> Did Amazon choose or monitor the partner carefully? This is often called negligent selection or supervision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Did branding and uniforms suggest the driver worked for Amazon? This is called apparent agency. It means the driver looked like he or she worked for Amazon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Federal law also shapes these disputes. A carrier is a company that moves goods.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/608us1r32_g3bi.pdf\">Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC<\/a> (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a state-law negligent-hiring claim against a broker was not preempted by federal law. In other words, federal law did not block that state claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Rules, Fault, and Deadlines That Shape a Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Under Florida&#8217;s comparative fault rule, a person found more than 50 percent at fault for an accident cannot recover any damages, as stated in <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(6)<\/a> of the Florida Statutes. 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(3)<\/a>, the court enters judgment against each liable party. The judgment is based on that party&#8217;s percentage of fault.<\/p>\n<p>The court does not use joint and several liability for that purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Fault can also be shared among several people or companies. So how fault is divided matters.<\/p>\n<p>Florida sets time limits for filing lawsuits 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\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>; a lawsuit founded on negligence must be filed within two years. These limits are called statutes of limitations. They are the legal deadlines for filing a case. Missing a deadline can end a claim.<\/p>\n<p>Claims involving a government body follow separate rules. Acting early protects both your time and your evidence.<\/p>\n<h2>Insurance and Who May Pay After a Delivery Van Crash<\/h2>\n<p>A delivery partner&#8217;s commercial auto policy is often the first place to look for liability coverage. Liability coverage pays others for harm the policyholder causes.<\/p>\n<p>Other policies, including coverage tied to the Amazon program, may also be relevant.<\/p>\n<p>Federal law directs the Secretary of Transportation to set minimum levels of financial responsibility for motor carriers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/49\/31139\">49 U.S.C. \u00a7 31139<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Florida also has its own no-fault system for auto injuries. Under this system, your own insurance pays first for certain benefits.<\/p>\n<p>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>, required personal injury protection (PIP) coverage provides medical and disability benefits. PIP is the no-fault coverage on your own policy.<\/p>\n<p>Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage can matter. It can help when the other driver&#8217;s insurance falls short.<\/p>\n<p>A plaintiff is the person who brings the lawsuit. This applies in a tort action, which is a lawsuit for a civil wrong.<\/p>\n<p>A separate section of Florida law, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.737.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 627.737(2)<\/a>, allows a claim for pain, suffering, mental anguish and inconvenience only when the injury includes at least one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function<\/li>\n<li>A permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, other than scarring or disfigurement<\/li>\n<li>Significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement<\/li>\n<li>Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Insurers may make early offers or ask for recorded statements. Understand the full scope of your injuries before you sign a release or accept a settlement. A release is a document that gives up your right to seek more money.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-man-unloads-cardboard-boxes-from-the-back-of-a-delivery-va-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A man unloads cardboard boxes from a delivery van on a suburban neighborhood street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Crash Situations on Florida Roads and Evidence That Disappears Fast<\/h2>\n<p>Evidence from a delivery van crash can vanish quickly. Delivery vans work on neighborhood streets and busy corridors. Tamiami Trail is one example. They also work in areas like The Hammocks.<\/p>\n<p>They cover Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"\/resources\/amazon-truck-accidents\/the-hammocks\/\">Amazon truck accident guide for The Hammocks<\/a> covers local details.<\/p>\n<p>Key evidence that can disappear includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vehicle telematics and GPS data (information the van&#8217;s computer records, such as location and movement)<\/li>\n<li>Dashcam footage from the van or nearby cars<\/li>\n<li>Scan and route records showing timing and stops<\/li>\n<li>Driver hours and schedules<\/li>\n<li>Dispatch messages between the driver and the partner company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida crash reports matter too. 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 long-form Florida Traffic Crash Report must be completed and submitted to the department within 10 days after an investigation is completed by the law enforcement officer who in the regular course of duty investigates a motor vehicle crash that resulted in death, personal injury, or any indication of complaints of pain or discomfort by any of the parties or passengers, or that rendered a vehicle inoperable to a degree that required a wrecker to remove it from the scene of the crash, or that involved a commercial motor vehicle, or that meets one of the other listed conditions.<\/p>\n<p>This must happen within 10 days after the law enforcement officer completes an investigation of a crash. The crash must have resulted in death, personal injury, or any indication of complaints of pain or discomfort, or involved a commercial motor vehicle, or meet one of the other listed conditions.<\/p>\n<p>To get a crash report, you must show valid photo identification. You must also file a written sworn statement. This is a signed statement made under oath.<\/p>\n<p>In the first week, photograph:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The scene<\/li>\n<li>The vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Your injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Record the driver&#8217;s name, the company on the van, and witness contact details. Keep every medical record and bill.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the care your treating doctors recommend. Serious injuries can take time to show their full effects.<\/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\">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>What to Expect: The Claim Process and How CHG Handles It<\/h2>\n<p>A claim usually moves step by step. It goes from consultation to negotiation or a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free, confidential consultation.<\/strong> We review the crash, your injuries, and the insurance questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence requests.<\/strong> We send preservation letters. These ask companies to keep GPS, video, and route data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We collect crash reports, medical records, and insurer disclosures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We present a demand. A demand is a written request to the at-fault party&#8217;s insurance company to settle the claim. It describes the injuries, the losses, and the compensation requested. Then we negotiate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed.<\/strong> We file suit when a fair resolution is not reached.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Claims against several parties can take months or longer. These parties may include the driver, the partner company, and possibly Amazon. Timing depends on the injuries and the facts.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. Our attorneys are licensed and admitted to The Florida Bar. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team handles car, truck, and delivery vehicle accident claims across Florida.<\/p>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>A matter may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. We will tell you if that happens.<\/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 sue Amazon if its contractor&#8217;s driver caused my crash?<\/summary><p>Possibly. These are explained above.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does Florida let me recover if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Florida divides fault by percentage. 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(3)<\/a>, the court enters judgment against each liable party. The judgment is based on that party&#8217;s percentage of fault.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p>Florida sets filing deadlines 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\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>; a lawsuit founded on negligence generally must be filed within two years. Deadlines apply to actions other than for recovery of real property. Each type of action has its own filing period 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\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>. Early action matters.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can get a copy of the crash report?<\/summary><p>Access to a crash report requires valid photo identification and a written sworn statement. See <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>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to give a recorded statement to the insurer?<\/summary><p>You don&#8217;t have to decide that alone. Talk with a lawyer before you give a recorded statement or sign anything.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the driver was not an Amazon employee?<\/summary><p>These are allegations. They are weighed based on the facts of each case.<\/p><\/details><h2>Next Steps After a Crash Involving an Amazon Delivery Driver<\/h2>\n<p>If an Amazon delivery vehicle hurt you, the next decision is whether a partner company, Amazon, or both may be responsible. You may be reading this while caring for an injured family member. You may be handling insurance calls or missing paychecks.<\/p>\n<p>Before you give a recorded statement or sign anything, it helps to understand your options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free, confidential initial consultation<\/a> with CHG Personal Injury Lawyers. There is no obligation to continue.<\/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. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Can Affect Responsibility in a Delivery Crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Employed the Driver<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many drivers are employed by a contractor, not by Amazon itself. The contracts, company names, and branding on the vehicle can all matter.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Controlled the Route and Schedule<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivery schedules, routing software, and quotas can shape how a driver works. These details are often central to who may be responsible.<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle and Safety Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintenance logs, driver training, and prior safety reports can help show whether a crash was preventable.<\/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\">Evidence That Can Disappear<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telematics data, dash camera footage, and dispatch records may be overwritten or lost over time. Early action helps preserve them.<\/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\">Time Matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply to injury claims in Florida, and evidence can be lost quickly. Please speak with a lawyer promptly, and follow your doctors&#x27; care for your injuries.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Contact Our Team Today<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Our Team Today<\/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\">If You Were Hurt in a Delivery Van 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\">Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your health comes first. Get checked by a doctor, even if you feel you have only minor injuries, 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\">Write down what you remember, and collect the other driver&#x27;s information, the van&#x27;s company name, and any witness contacts if you can do so safely.<\/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 medical bills, photos, repair estimates, and letters from insurers. Do not give recorded statements without first speaking with a lawyer.<\/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\">Talk to Our Team<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will review how the crash happened, who may be responsible, and what options your family may have, at no cost and with no obligation.<\/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\">Not Sure Who Is Responsible? 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