{"id":1786,"date":"2026-08-13T01:50:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T01:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-74-180-255.nip.io\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/jacksonville-catastrophic-back-neck-injury-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T20:09:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T20:09:07","slug":"jacksonville-catastrophic-back-neck-injury-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/jacksonville-catastrophic-back-neck-injury-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Back and Neck Injury Lawyer"},"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 decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Person using a wheelchair looking forward with quiet resolve after a catastrophic spinal injury.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-130-7.png\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<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)\">A Back or Neck Injury Can Change Your Daily Life. You Do Not Have to Figure Out the Next Steps 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 helps Jacksonville and Florida residents whose backs and necks were injured in crashes and other accidents. Igor Hernandez, CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, Coral Gables, Florida. CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/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\">Contact CHG for a case evaluation<\/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\/\">Contact CHG for a case evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>By Igor Hernandez, CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, Coral Gables, Florida<\/p>\n<h2>Jacksonville Catastrophic Back &amp; Neck Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>You went to bed able to walk, lift your kids, and drive to work. Then a truck crossed the center line on I-10.<\/p>\n<p>Or someone attacked you in a dark parking garage.<\/p>\n<p>Now your day revolves around a wheelchair, a catheter, and a rehab schedule. You may even need to change your home just to get through the front door.<\/p>\n<p>That is what a catastrophic back or neck injury can take from a person. This page explains your legal options in plain language. It also shows how Florida law may affect them.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>Jacksonville back and neck injury lawyer<\/strong> at CHG Personal Injury Lawyers can walk you through those options. CHG serves clients in Jacksonville and throughout Florida.<\/p>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery. We take calls in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your case evaluation now.<\/a><\/strong> CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/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\/08\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-138-7-1024x559.jpg\" alt=\"Young adult in a wheelchair working with a physical therapist in a spinal-cord-injury rehabilitation gym.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>The Difference Between a Sore Back and a Catastrophic One<\/h2>\n<p>Strains and other back problems can be painful. This page covers a different category. It covers injuries that cause permanent harm.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>catastrophic<\/strong> back or neck injury is different in kind, not just in degree. It may cause permanent harm. It may need surgery or lifelong care. It can change how you move, work, and live.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, a spinal cord injury can cause lasting loss of movement and feeling. It can also affect breathing, bowel, and bladder function.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors measure how severe a spinal cord injury is. They use the <strong>ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS)<\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/asia-spinalinjury.org\/international-standards-neurological-classification-sci-isncsci\/\">American Spinal Injury Association<\/a> publishes this scale.<\/p>\n<p>The scale runs from <strong>AIS A<\/strong> to <strong>AIS E<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AIS A<\/strong> means complete, with no movement or feeling below the injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AIS E<\/strong> means normal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your medical team&#8217;s assessment is the basis for any classification.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of catastrophic back and neck injuries include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spinal cord injury<\/strong> causing loss of movement or feeling<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paralysis<\/strong>, meaning paraplegia (lower body) or quadriplegia\/tetraplegia (all four limbs)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Burst or unstable vertebral fractures<\/strong> (broken bones in the spine)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Herniated discs pressing on the spinal cord or nerve roots<\/strong> that need surgery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permanent nerve damage<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of bowel or bladder control<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/what-makes-back-neck-injury-catastrophic\/\">what makes a back or neck injury catastrophic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How These Injuries Happen in Jacksonville<\/h2>\n<p>Catastrophic spine injuries in Duval County and Northeast Florida may result from two kinds of events. One is high-force accidents. The other is serious violence on unsafe property.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Truck and large-vehicle crashes<\/strong> on I-95, I-10, I-295, and US-1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other high-speed car and motorcycle crashes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ladder, scaffold and building-site injuries: when the injury happened on the job, it is generally handled through Florida&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation system (Chapter 440, Florida Statutes), which may limit other claims, subject to exceptions and the facts of each case<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Attacks on someone else&#8217;s property.<\/strong> Were you assaulted, shot, robbed, or attacked at an apartment complex, parking garage, hotel, bar, gas station, or store? Were you hurt because the owner did not provide reasonable security? Examples include working locks, gates, lighting, cameras, or guards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If so, whether a claim against that property owner exists depends on the facts of your situation, your medical records, and Florida law, including whether the owner exercised reasonable care. Lawyers call this a <strong>negligent security<\/strong> case. You do not need to know the term to ask about your situation.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about a back or neck injury negligent-security claim.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical negligence<\/strong>, including spinal surgery errors. See our page on a spinal surgery medical negligence claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When a Spine Injury Is Fatal<\/h2>\n<p>The most catastrophic outcome is the loss of a life. A high neck injury or its complications can take a loved one.<\/p>\n<p>The family is left with grief, funeral costs, and the sudden loss of income and support.<\/p>\n<p>Who may bring a Florida wrongful death claim, and when, depends on the facts of each case and on applicable Florida law, including Fla. Stat. \u00a7\u00a7 768.16\u2013768.26 and the filing deadline in \u00a7 95.11, which has its own exceptions. Whether a claim exists depends on the facts of the case. Under Florida&#8217;s wrongful death statutes, a claim is generally brought by the decedent&#8217;s personal representative for the benefit of the survivors identified in \u00a7 768.18, which may include a spouse, children, or parents, depending on the facts of each case (see \u00a7 768.20).<\/p>\n<p>We handle these matters with care. We can explain who may qualify and what a claim can seek.<\/p>\n<h2>What CHG Does for You<\/h2>\n<p>Our goal is to build a thorough case. That way, you can focus on healing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Investigate promptly.<\/strong> Some evidence may be lost over time. We move to request and preserve a truck&#8217;s engine control module (ECM, or &#8220;black box&#8221;) data, driver logs, and security video.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document the full extent of the injury.<\/strong> We work with your doctors, life-care planners, and economists. Together, we document your ongoing needs, not just today&#8217;s bills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify every possible source of recovery.<\/strong> This can include commercial trucking policies, cargo carriers, and property-owner insurance. It is not limited to one driver&#8217;s policy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle the insurers.<\/strong> We take the calls, letters, and negotiations off your plate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare every case for trial.<\/strong> If a fair resolution is not reached, we may file suit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Compensation You May Be Able to Recover<\/h2>\n<p>Florida law allows injured people to seek money. This money is called &#8220;damages.&#8221; Every case is different. No lawyer can promise an amount.<\/p>\n<p>Types of losses a claim may seek include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Past and future medical care<\/strong>: surgeries, rehab, wheelchairs, equipment, home and vehicle changes, and in-home care<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income and lost future earning ability<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful-death damages<\/strong> for eligible family members if the injury was fatal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a Florida motor vehicle claim, damages for pain, suffering, mental anguish, and inconvenience generally require that the injury meet the permanency requirements in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.737.html\">\u00a7 627.737(2)<\/a>. Comparative fault may also limit recovery.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Laws That Affect Your Jacksonville Claim<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The deadline (statute of limitations).<\/strong> Florida filing deadlines depend on the type of claim and the facts of the case.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <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> says an action for medical malpractice generally must start within 2 years. That period runs from when the incident occurred or was, or should have been, discovered. The statute also sets a 4-year outer limit. It describes exceptions in the statute.<\/p>\n<p>Contact CHG promptly to confirm which deadline may apply to your situation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shared fault (comparative negligence) (<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(6)<\/a>).<\/strong> You may still be able to recover even if you were partly to blame.<\/p>\n<p>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>, contributory fault reduces the amount awarded. The reduction matches the claimant&#8217;s share of fault. Fault does not by itself bar recovery. However, under \u00a7 768.81(6), for negligence actions filed after March 24, 2023, a party found greater than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may be barred from recovering damages; this bar does not apply to medical negligence actions under chapter 766, and its application depends on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>Prompt action can matter in many cases. Some evidence may be lost over time. This includes trucking records, vehicle data, and security video. Contact CHG as soon as you can so that evidence can be reviewed.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Case evaluation.<\/strong> You tell us what happened. We explain your options and answer your questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We gather and protect evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical documentation.<\/strong> We build a picture of your injury and future needs. We work with outside professionals. Your medical care and records guide this step.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We present your documented losses to the insurers. We seek a fair resolution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit and litigation.<\/strong> If no fair resolution is reached, we may file suit and prepare for trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some catastrophic cases take time, because medical needs may still be developing. We cannot promise a timeline. We will keep you informed at every step.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Families Choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers focuses on serious injury claims, including catastrophic, life-altering injuries. The firm also handles personal injury matters of any severity.<\/p>\n<p>The firm has handled these claims since its founding. That focus shapes how we build complex cases.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Igor Hernandez<\/strong> is admitted in Florida as a member of The Florida Bar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual service<\/strong> in English and Spanish, from the first call through the end of your case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No upfront cost.<\/strong> CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Florida-based<\/strong>, serving clients throughout Florida from our Coral Gables, Florida office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We cannot promise a result. We do not make win-rate claims.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does a catastrophic injury lawyer cost in Jacksonville?<\/summary><p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is it worth hiring a lawyer for a serious back or neck injury?<\/summary><p>Whether a claim exists depends on the facts, the medical records, and the applicable law. CHG can review the details of your situation during a case evaluation.<\/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>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>, for negligence actions filed after March 24, 2023, a party found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may be barred from recovering damages, and this rule does not apply to medical negligence actions under chapter 766. Otherwise, recovery may be reduced by your share of fault, and results depend on the facts of your case.<\/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 a claim in Florida?<\/summary><p>Deadlines depend on the type of claim. For example, <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> sets a 2-year period for certain medical malpractice actions. That period is subject to the limits in that statute. Contact CHG promptly to confirm which deadline may apply.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do you take cases outside Jacksonville?<\/summary><p>Yes. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is Florida-based and serves clients throughout Florida.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my family member died from the injury?<\/summary><p>Each family&#8217;s wrongful death situation depends on its own facts and on applicable Florida law. CHG can explain who may qualify.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-examining-a-cervical-spine-mri-showing-a-spinal-photo-12-7-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"Neurosurgeon examining a cervical-spine MRI showing a spinal cord injury.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Jacksonville Catastrophic Back &amp; Neck Injury Lawyer Today<\/h2>\n<p>A catastrophic injury is overwhelming. You do not have to face the legal side alone.<\/p>\n<p>Acting sooner may help protect evidence before deadlines pass. Bilingual intake is available.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for your case<\/a> evaluation.<\/strong> CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>You can also explore our <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/\">catastrophic back and neck injuries resource hub<\/a> to learn more.<\/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\">How CHG Works With Injured Floridians<\/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=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Jacksonville and Florida<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice represents people throughout Florida, including Jacksonville, after back, neck, and other serious injuries.<\/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><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at medical records, accident reports, and other documents to help you understand what may be relevant to your situation.<\/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\">Focused on injury cases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice focuses on personal injury matters, including catastrophic back and neck injuries, and handles cases of any severity.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\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=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for families<\/h3><\/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\">Clear fee terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/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\">Get Medical Care First<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have new or worsening pain, numbness, weakness, or trouble moving, seek medical care right away. Follow your doctors&#x27; care. Deadlines apply to injury claims in Florida, so contact CHG promptly to discuss your situation.<\/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 CHG<\/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 CHG<\/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 That May Help After a Back or Neck Injury<\/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\">1. Seek medical attention<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get evaluated by a physician and follow the treatment plan your doctors recommend.<\/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\">2. Keep your records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save discharge papers, imaging reports, prescriptions, and receipts. Write down how the injury affects work, sleep, and daily tasks.<\/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\">3. Preserve evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos of the scene, vehicle damage, and witness names can be important. Keep any letters from insurance companies.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\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\">4. Contact CHG<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out to Igor Hernandez at CHG Personal Injury Lawyers to discuss the facts of your situation. CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/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\">Talk With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers About Your Back or Neck Injury<\/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\">Contact CHG today<\/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\/\">Contact CHG today<\/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\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/truck-accident-back-neck-injury-lawyer\/\">Truck Accident Back and Neck Injury Lawyers | Catastrophic Spine Trauma<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/vertebral-fracture-spinal-damage-claim\/\">Vertebral Fracture and Spinal Cord Damage Claims After a Serious Crash<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/when-is-back-neck-injury-catastrophic\/\">When Does a Back or Neck Injury Count as &#8216;Catastrophic&#8217; in a Legal Claim?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/truck-accident-back-neck-injury-claims\/\">Truck Accident Back and Neck Injury Claims: When a Crash Damages Your Spine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/catastrophic-spine-injury-wrongful-death\/\">Wrongful Death After a Catastrophic Spinal Injury: Help for Families<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/catastrophic-spine-injury-wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">Wrongful Death From a Catastrophic Spine Injury | Family Claim Lawyers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/miami-catastrophic-back-neck-injury-lawyer\/\">Miami Back and Neck Injury Attorneys | Catastrophic Spine Cases<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/life-after-catastrophic-neck-injury\/\">Life After a Catastrophic Neck Injury: Long-Term Care, Mobility, and Daily Living<\/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\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/life-after-catastrophic-neck-injury\/\">Life After a Catastrophic Neck Injury: Long-Term Care, Mobility, and Daily Living<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/life-after-catastrophic-spine-injury\/\">Adjusting to Life After a Life-Altering Spine Injury: Support, Rehabilitation, and Next Steps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/life-after-spinal-fusion-long-term-impairment\/\">Life After a Spinal Fusion: Long-Term Impairment and What It Costs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/life-care-plan-spinal-injury-costs\/\">Life-Care Plans After a Severe Spinal Injury: Calculating a Lifetime of Costs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/lifelong-costs-catastrophic-back-neck-injury\/\">Lifelong Costs of a Catastrophic Back or Neck Injury (and Who Pays)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jacksonville back and neck injury lawyer for catastrophic spine injuries. 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