{"id":1847,"date":"2026-08-13T01:51:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T01:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-74-180-255.nip.io\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/jacksonville\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T21:23:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T21:23:37","slug":"jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/jacksonville\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Catastrophic Injury Claims | CHG Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" 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-36-3.png\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-36-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-36-3-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-36-3-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-36-3-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-36-3.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\"\/><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\">Catastrophic Injury Claims \u00b7 Jacksonville, FL<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">When a Serious Injury Changes Everything, You Deserve Answers<\/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);\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers help Jacksonville families face life-altering injuries &#8212; spinal cord damage, paralysis, brain injury, amputation, and severe burns &#8212; and the accidents and negligence that cause them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/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\/\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/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=\"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 Families Turn to CHG<\/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--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 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\">Nationwide<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We take catastrophic cases across the U.S.<\/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--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Bilingual<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance in English and Spanish<\/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\">No-cost, no-obligation case review<\/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 August 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Catastrophic Injury Claims in Jacksonville: A Guide for Injured People and Their Families<\/h2>\n<p>Has a serious accident left you or a loved one permanently hurt? Were you attacked by a violent criminal on unsafe property? If so, you may have a catastrophic injury claim in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>That claim can seek money for a lifetime of medical care, lost income, and the harm you&#8217;ve suffered. This page explains what that means in plain words. It also shows what you can do next.<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville folks are used to going the distance. Anyone who stuck with the Jaguars through a long season knows that. But taking on a big insurance company alone is a different kind of fight. That is hard to do right after a life-changing injury. You should not have to face it by yourself.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers helps families across Florida. That includes Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. We handle only serious, permanent injuries. Our team offers a <strong>free case evaluation<\/strong>, with support in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-50-6-1024x572.png\" 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\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-50-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-50-6-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-50-6-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-50-6-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-50-6.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\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=\"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,#900000);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 is considered a catastrophic injury?<\/h2>\n<p>A catastrophic injury causes permanent harm, lifelong medical needs, or death. These are life-altering injuries, not minor ones.<\/p>\n<p>Our attorneys focus on cases like these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spinal cord injuries<\/strong> and <strong>paralysis<\/strong> (paraplegia and quadriplegia)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traumatic brain injury (TBI)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Amputation and limb loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe burn injuries<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Catastrophic back and neck injuries<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A spinal cord injury can cause permanent changes below the injury. It can affect your strength, feeling, and body function. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> explains this. Doctors often use the <a href=\"https:\/\/asia-spinalinjury.org\/international-standards-neurological-classification-sci-isncsci\/\">ASIA Impairment Scale<\/a> to describe how severe it is. National data on these injuries comes from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nscisc.uab.edu\/\">National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A fatal injury is the most catastrophic outcome of all. When someone dies, close family members may be able to bring a wrongful-death claim. You can learn more on our page about <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/what-is-considered-a-catastrophic-injury\/\">what is considered a catastrophic injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How catastrophic injuries happen in Jacksonville<\/h2>\n<p>Most catastrophic injuries in Jacksonville come from a few causes. These are high-force crashes, dangerous property, or serious negligence. The city&#8217;s roads and freight traffic play a big role.<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville is a major shipping hub. Heavy trucks move freight through Duval County day and night. They travel on I-95, I-10, and I-295. They also run around JAXPORT and the industrial areas. An 80,000-pound truck can hit a passenger car. When that happens, the people in the smaller vehicle often suffer the worst harm. Our attorneys handle these <a href=\"\/resources\/truck-accidents\/\">truck accident<\/a> cases.<\/p>\n<p>Other serious causes include highway crashes across this large metro. Most people here depend on their cars. Serious harm can also come from <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/\">medical negligence<\/a> and violence on unsafe property. We will cover that last one next. Most people do not know it can be a claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Negligent security: when a property owner&#8217;s failure leads to harm<\/h2>\n<p>Were you attacked on someone else&#8217;s property because of poor security? If so, you may have a claim against the property owner. Many people do not realize this is even an option.<\/p>\n<p>Picture this. You were assaulted, shot, robbed, or otherwise attacked. It happened at an apartment complex, a parking lot or garage, a hotel, a bar, a gas station, or a store. The property had broken gates or locks. The lighting was dark. The cameras did not work. There were no guards where you would expect them.<\/p>\n<p>Property owners are supposed to provide reasonable security. Sometimes they do not, and someone gets hurt in a crime that could have been expected. The law calls this <strong>negligent security<\/strong>. It is a type of premises liability claim. (Premises liability means a property owner can be held responsible for harm on their property.)<\/p>\n<p>This matters in Jacksonville. These attacks happen at apartment complexes, parking garages, hotels, and businesses. You can read more on our negligent security page. The key point is simple. The criminal is not the only party who may be responsible.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida laws that shape a Jacksonville catastrophic injury claim<\/h2>\n<p>Two Florida laws often decide how much an injured person can recover. These are the shared-fault rule and the filing deadline. Knowing both early protects your rights.<\/p>\n<h3>The 51% rule (shared fault)<\/h3>\n<p>Florida uses a &#8220;modified comparative-negligence&#8221; rule. This means the law looks at each side&#8217;s share of the blame. People often call it the 51% rule. If you are found <strong>more than 50% at fault<\/strong>, you generally recover nothing. If you share some blame but not most of it, your award drops by your share. This rule is set out in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7768.81<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Say a jury decides your damages are worth a certain amount. Then it finds you were 20% at fault. Your recovery would drop by that 20%. Insurance companies know this rule well. They often try to shift blame onto you.<\/p>\n<h3>The filing deadline (statute of limitations)<\/h3>\n<p>Florida usually gives you <strong>two years<\/strong> to file most negligence claims. This applies to claims that arose on or after March 24, 2023, under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a795.11<\/a>. Wrongful-death cases can have different deadlines. So can claims against government agencies. Sometimes these deadlines are shorter. If you miss the deadline, you can lose your right to recover at all.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act lets the estate and eligible family members bring a claim after a death. The full text is published by the Florida Legislature at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/\">Online Sunshine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This section is general information, not legal advice. The rules for your situation depend on your facts. So it is smart to ask about your specific deadline early.<\/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=\"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,#900000);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>What a catastrophic injury claim can seek to recover<\/h2>\n<p>A catastrophic injury claim can seek money for a lifetime of needs. It is not just about the bills you have today. That is the whole point of a serious claim.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Economic damages<\/strong> are the costs with a dollar figure attached:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past and future medical care and surgeries<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation and therapy<\/li>\n<li>In-home nursing and attendant care<\/li>\n<li>Wheelchairs, prosthetics, and other equipment<\/li>\n<li>Home and vehicle changes<\/li>\n<li>Lost income and lost future earning power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Non-economic damages<\/strong> cover harm that is harder to price. This includes pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement. When a loved one dies, surviving family members may recover <strong>wrongful-death damages<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n<p>Every case is different. We cannot promise a specific outcome or amount. What we can do is work to document the full, long-term impact of your injury. That way, nothing gets overlooked.<\/p>\n<h2>Why proving a catastrophic case takes experience<\/h2>\n<p>Catastrophic cases are hard to prove. Much of the harm is in the future or hard to see. A brain injury does not always show on a simple scan. Future care needs must be estimated and defended.<\/p>\n<p>In these cases, building the proof often takes a full team. That can include accident reconstruction experts and medical specialists. It can also include life-care planners. These experts map out decades of care. We also gather records that show how the injury changed daily life.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence can vanish fast. Crash data, truck maintenance logs, and security footage may be lost within weeks. Security cameras often record over old files quickly. Acting quickly helps protect the proof your case depends on.<\/p>\n<h2>Working with CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. Our attorneys are admitted to the Florida Bar. We handle catastrophic injury and wrongful-death cases nationwide, including in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>We offer support in English and Spanish. Clear communication matters most when your life has been turned upside down.<\/p>\n<p>Worried about cost? Cases like these usually work on a <strong>contingency-fee basis<\/strong>. This means you generally pay no attorney fee up front. Instead, the fee comes as a percentage of any money you recover. If there is no recovery, you typically owe no attorney fee. We will explain the terms in plain words before you decide anything.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is considered a catastrophic injury?<\/summary><p>A catastrophic injury causes permanent harm, lifelong medical needs, or death. Examples include spinal cord injuries, <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a>, traumatic brain injury, amputation, and severe burns.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the 51% rule in Florida?<\/summary><p>Under Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">51% rule<\/a>, you recover nothing if you are more than 50% at fault. If you are 50% or less at fault, your award drops by your share.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the hardest injury to prove?<\/summary><p>Injuries you cannot easily see are often the hardest to prove. A traumatic brain injury is one example. These usually need strong medical evidence and expert testimony.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the average bodily injury settlement in Florida?<\/summary><p>There is no reliable &#8220;average.&#8221; Every catastrophic case is different. Be careful with any figure that promises a typical result. Outcomes depend on your specific facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to live in Jacksonville to get help?<\/summary><p>No. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers serves clients across Florida. We take catastrophic injury claims nationwide.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-reviewing-a-cervical-spine-mri-showing-a-spinal-photo-21-3-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"Neurosurgeon reviewing a cervical-spine MRI showing a spinal cord injury.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-reviewing-a-cervical-spine-mri-showing-a-spinal-photo-21-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-reviewing-a-cervical-spine-mri-showing-a-spinal-photo-21-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-reviewing-a-cervical-spine-mri-showing-a-spinal-photo-21-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-reviewing-a-cervical-spine-mri-showing-a-spinal-photo-21-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/neurosurgeon-reviewing-a-cervical-spine-mri-showing-a-spinal-photo-21-3.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\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=\"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,#900000);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/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 review<\/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 review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Talk to us: free case evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>Here is your next step. Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for a free, confidential case evaluation. There is no obligation, and we offer support in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Catastrophic injury claims in Jacksonville move on a clock. Evidence disappears, and Florida&#8217;s deadlines are firm. The sooner you reach out, the more we can do to protect your rights and your family&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free case evaluation now<\/a>.<\/strong><\/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.<\/em><\/footer>\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\">Catastrophic Injuries We Handle<\/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\">Spinal Cord Injuries &amp; Paralysis<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damage to the spinal cord can cause paraplegia or quadriplegia and a lifetime of medical needs. We pursue the full cost of care, equipment, and lost income.<\/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\">Traumatic Brain Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A serious blow to the head can permanently affect memory, mood, and the ability to work. We help families document the true, long-term impact.<\/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\">Amputation &amp; Limb Loss<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Losing a limb reshapes daily life. We build claims that account for prosthetics, rehabilitation, and future needs.<\/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\">Severe Burns &amp; Catastrophic Back\/Neck Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deep burns and disabling spine injuries often require years of treatment. We fight for compensation that reflects the whole road ahead.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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 These Injuries Happen<\/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--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Truck Accidents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crashes involving large commercial trucks often cause the most severe and permanent injuries on Florida roads.<\/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\">Unsafe Property (Negligent Security)<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were assaulted, shot, or attacked at an apartment complex, parking garage, hotel, or business that failed to provide working locks, lighting, cameras, or guards, the property owner may be responsible. This is called a negligent security claim.<\/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\">Fatal Injuries &amp; Wrongful Death<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When an accident takes a life, the family may bring a wrongful-death claim. We handle these cases with dignity and focus on what you can do next.<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Negligence &amp; Other Accidents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some catastrophic injuries stem from preventable errors or other serious accidents. We review how yours happened and who may be accountable.<\/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=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Florida&#x27;s 51% Comparative Fault Rule<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Florida law, you cannot recover damages if you are found more than 50% at fault. Because how fault is measured can affect your entire claim, it is important to speak with an attorney before insurers assign blame. Deadlines also apply, so acting early protects your rights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk to a Lawyer Now<\/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 a Lawyer Now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/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=\"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\">Speak With a Jacksonville Catastrophic Injury Attorney Today<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get Your Free Case Evaluation<\/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 Your Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/what-is-considered-a-catastrophic-claim\/\">What is considered a catastrophic claim?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/what-counts-as-a-catastrophic-injury\/\">What counts as a catastrophic injury?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/traumatic-brain-injury\/\">Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) After a Serious Accident: A Guide for Injured Victims and Their Families<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/tetraplegia\/\">Tetraplegia<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurt in a serious Jacksonville accident or by unsafe property? 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