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FedEx Truck Accident Lawyer
Two trucks can both say FedEx and have completely different owners behind them. For nearly two decades I worked for the insurance companies that use that split to pay less. Now I trace it for you.
— Emanuel Galimidi, former insurance-defense attorney
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Who is responsible after a FedEx truck accident in Florida — the contractor or FedEx?
FedEx delivers in two very different ways. FedEx Ground routes are run by independent contractors (FedEx calls them 'service providers'). Those contractors employ the drivers and carry their own commercial insurance. FedEx Express trucks are mostly driven by FedEx's own employees. That can make FedEx itself directly responsible. So the first question after a crash is which division, and which contractor, was running the truck.
You usually have two years to file in Florida (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a)). More than one policy may apply: the contractor's, FedEx's, and any extra coverage above them.
Cases are won by sorting out the company layer that most people never see. Finding every policy that could pay is the same work I used to do for the insurance companies.
The facts that matter
- Deadline to file
- 2 years from the crash in Florida (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a))
- Ground vs Express
- Ground = independent contractor; Express = FedEx employee — it changes who has to pay
- More than one policy
- The contractor's insurance, FedEx's coverage, and any extra coverage above them may all apply
- What it costs
- Free case review · no fees or costs unless we recover for you
How the network works
Who was really behind the wheel
FedEx Ground contractors
Independent contractors run the Ground and Home Delivery routes. They employ the drivers and carry their own insurance. That contractor is usually the first party responsible.
FedEx Express employees
Express is different. The driver is usually a FedEx employee, so FedEx itself, not a contractor, answers for a crash on the job.
Why the label isn't the answer
The FedEx name on the truck does not tell you who owned or ran it. I pull the contractor agreement and the DOT records to find out who you can actually sue.
Florida & federal law
Who pays, and under what rules
Contractor responsibility
For a Ground crash, Florida law makes the employer answer for what the driver did on the job (the ‘respondeat superior’ rule). That points first at the contractor. That’s why the contractor agreement and the contractor’s insurance policy are the first records I go after.
FedEx's direct exposure
For FedEx Express employees, FedEx itself can be sued. The same is true in some Ground cases, based on how much control FedEx had. That changes what insurance is available.
Federal FMCSA rules
Larger FedEx trucks fall under federal safety rules: limits on driving hours, electronic logs, driver records, and inspections. Breaking one of those rules can be strong proof of carelessness.
Florida deadline & comparative fault
You usually have 2 years to file. You can still get paid if you are 50% or less at fault, but your share of the blame is taken out of what you get.
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Questions people ask
Frequently asked questions
Is FedEx responsible, or the contractor who ran the route?
It depends on the division. FedEx Ground routes are usually run by independent contractors, and the contractor is the first party responsible. FedEx Express trucks are driven by FedEx employees, which can make FedEx itself responsible. Finding out which one applies is the first step.
How do I know if it was FedEx Ground or Express?
The truck type, the route paperwork, the DOT number, and the contractor agreement tell the story, not just the logo. I often have to request those records early and demand that they be kept.
What insurance is available after a FedEx crash?
Possibly the contractor's commercial policy, FedEx's own coverage, and any extra coverage above them. Reaching every policy that could pay is often what makes it possible to get paid in full for a serious injury.
How long do I have to file after a FedEx crash in Florida?
Usually two years from the date of the crash under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a). Contractor and DOT records can be hard to get later, so it is best not to wait.
Tell me what happened. The case review is free.
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