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Catastrophic Injury Help \u2014 Florida<\/p>

When an Injury Changes Everything, You Don't Have to Face It Alone<\/h1>

CHG Personal Injury Lawyers represent people and families across Florida after serious, life-altering injuries \u2014 spinal cord damage and paralysis, traumatic brain injury, amputation, severe burns, and fatal accidents. We're here to help you understand your options.<\/p>

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Why Families Turn to CHG<\/h2>\n

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By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published August 11, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Catastrophic Injury Help in Florida: Your First Steps After a Life-Altering Accident<\/h2>\n

Did you or a loved one survive a serious, permanent injury in Florida? Or did a family member not survive? The choices you make in the first few weeks can shape the rest of your life.<\/p>\n

Insurance adjusters know this. That is why they move fast.<\/p>\n

So the best thing you can do is talk to a lawyer who handles catastrophic-injury cases. Do this before<\/em> you give a statement, sign a release, or cash a check.<\/p>\n

At CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, our attorneys are admitted to the Florida Bar. We focus on life-altering injuries and wrongful death.<\/p>\n

Below, we explain what qualifies. We also cover the accidents that cause these injuries, the Florida deadlines that quietly control your case, and your next step.<\/p>\n\n

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What counts as a catastrophic injury?<\/h2>\n

“Catastrophic” is not a marketing word. Florida uses it in the law. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 766.118(1)(a)<\/a>, a catastrophic injury includes:<\/p>\n