{"id":1864,"date":"2026-08-13T01:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T01:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-74-180-255.nip.io\/paralysis-paraplegia-quadriplegia\/jacksonville\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T16:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T16:31:26","slug":"jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/paralysis-paraplegia-quadriplegia\/jacksonville\/","title":{"rendered":"Paralysis (Paraplegia &#038; Quadriplegia) Jacksonville"},"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-60 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=\"Sunlit dirt road winding through a dense Florida forest with lush greenery and towering trees.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hero-sunlit-dirt-road-winding-through-a-dense-florida-forest-with-3.png\" 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)\">Paralysis Claims | Jacksonville, 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)\">Paralysis Changes Everything. You Don&#x27;t Have to Face the Legal Process 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 families and injured Floridians with <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paraplegia\/\">paraplegia<\/a> and quadriplegia claims, from the first medical bills to long-term care planning. 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If an Amazon delivery truck left you or a loved one with paralysis, you may have a claim. Liability can reach beyond the driver, and Florida has specific rules about fault, medical bills, and deadlines. This guide explains what paralysis means, what families can do next, which parties may share responsibility, and why timing matters.<\/p>\n<p>Traffic on I-95, I-10, and the I-295 beltway can back up quickly, especially on a Jaguars game day. When a loaded truck is involved, a driver who cannot stop in time can cause injuries that change a family&#8217;s life in seconds.<\/p>\n<h2>What Paralysis Means: Reading the Injury by Its Place on the Spine<\/h2>\n<p>Paralysis is the loss of movement in part of the body. In crash cases, it often involves the spinal cord, the bundle of nerves that carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Doctors often describe paralysis by where the injury sits on the spine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Injuries in the neck (cervical spine)<\/strong> can affect the arms, hands, legs, and trunk. This is called <strong>quadriplegia<\/strong>, also known as tetraplegia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Injuries in the chest or lower back (thoracic or lumbar spine)<\/strong> usually affect the legs and lower body. This is called <strong>paraplegia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MedlinePlus, the health information service of the National Library of Medicine, explains how spinal cord injuries are described. Your doctors are the people who can explain what the level of your injury means for your own recovery. Follow their care plan.<\/p>\n<h2>What Families Can Do Next<\/h2>\n<p>Families often ask what to do while a loved one is in the hospital or in rehabilitation. These steps can help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow your doctors&#8217; care.<\/strong> Attend appointments, complete recommended therapy, and tell your providers about new symptoms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep records of treatment.<\/strong> Save discharge papers, appointment notes, prescriptions, and letters from your doctors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Track missed work.<\/strong> Keep pay stubs, employer letters, and a record of hours or income lost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep receipts for injury-related costs.<\/strong> This can include medical equipment, mileage to appointments, and changes needed at home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write a simple daily log.<\/strong> Note what has become harder to do, such as dressing, cooking, or driving, and how the injury affects sleep and mood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact our team promptly.<\/strong> Waiting can make it harder to preserve evidence and records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nothing in this guide is medical advice. Your doctors make decisions about your care.<\/p>\n<h2>How Medical Bills Are Proven in a Florida Case<\/h2>\n<p>Medical bills are often a central part of a paralysis claim, and families are sometimes unsure what they will be asked to provide. Florida law sets specific rules.<\/p>\n<p>For medical bills that have already been paid, the rule is strict. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0427.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.0427<\/a> provides that evidence offered to prove the amount of damages for past medical treatment or services that have been satisfied is limited to evidence of the amount actually paid, regardless of the source of payment. The same statute explains how unpaid charges are shown. For example, if you have health coverage other than Medicare or Medicaid, the evidence includes what that coverage is obligated to pay the provider, plus your share under the policy. If you have no health coverage, or your coverage is through Medicare or Medicaid, the statute uses 120 percent of the Medicare reimbursement rate for the service, or, where there is no applicable Medicare rate, 170 percent of the applicable state Medicaid rate.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law also addresses payments from other sources. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.76.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.76<\/a> requires the court to reduce an award by amounts paid or available from collateral sources, with an exception where a subrogation or reimbursement right exists. Keep all insurance and payment records so your attorneys can explain them accurately.<\/p>\n<p>In a motor vehicle crash, Florida&#8217;s required personal injury protection coverage may also apply. 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 627.736<\/a>, a policy that meets Florida&#8217;s security requirements must provide personal injury protection (PIP) up to a limit of $10,000 in medical and disability benefits.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Rules That Affect a Paralysis Claim<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Pain and suffering in car and truck cases.<\/strong> For a claim against a motor vehicle owner, operator, or occupant covered by Florida&#8217;s security requirements, <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<\/a> allows damages for pain, suffering, mental anguish, and inconvenience only where the injury consists in whole or in part of significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function, permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement, or death. Whether a specific injury meets these categories is a question for your case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shared fault.<\/strong> <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<\/a> provides that contributory fault chargeable to the claimant diminishes proportionately the amount awarded, but does not bar recovery, subject to subsection (6). Florida also applies apportionment: in a negligence action, the court enters judgment against each liable party based on that party&#8217;s percentage of fault, not on joint and several liability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Government vehicles, roads, and agencies.<\/strong> If a state agency or local government is responsible, different limits apply. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.28.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.28<\/a> provides that the state and its agencies and subdivisions are not liable to pay a claim or judgment by any one person above $200,000, or, when combined with other claims arising from the same incident or occurrence, above $300,000. A judgment may be rendered above those amounts, but the excess may be reported to the Legislature and paid in part or in whole only by further act of the Legislature, except that the state may settle within the limits of its insurance coverage without further legislative action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadlines.<\/strong> Florida sets time limits for filing lawsuits, and they vary by case. The main rule for many civil actions is 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>. Deadlines apply, so contact our team early rather than waiting until treatment or insurance talks are finished.<\/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>Paralysis Can Result From Many Kinds of Accidents<\/h2>\n<p>Paralysis is not limited to truck crashes. The same kinds of spinal injuries can happen in other situations that our firm handles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Car and truck crashes<\/strong>, including Amazon and FedEx delivery trucks on Jacksonville roads<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motorcycle and ATV accidents<\/strong>, where a rider or driver may be thrown or struck<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jet ski accidents<\/strong>, where a fall or collision on the water can injure the spine<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slip and fall incidents<\/strong>, such as a fall on a wet floor or from a hazard a property owner failed to fix<\/li>\n<li><strong>Airplane crashes<\/strong>, where passenger injuries may involve liability limits set by treaty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under the Montreal Convention, a passenger&#8217;s claim for death or bodily injury on an international flight may be subject to treaty limits, and which rules apply depends on the facts of the case. The limit for death or bodily injury will increase from 128,821 SDRs to 151,880 SDRs (about US$202,500) (originally 100,000 SDRs in 2003), according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icao.int\/news\/international-air-travel-liability-limits-set-increase-enhancing-customer-compensation-0\">International Civil Aviation Organization<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icao.int\/news\/international-air-travel-liability-limits-set-increase-enhancing-customer-compensation-0\">ICAO<\/a> published the revised figures.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Matters in a Truck Crash Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most useful evidence sits in the company&#8217;s systems, and electronic data can be lost. Requesting it early matters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driver hours-of-service records<\/strong> show when the driver was on duty and driving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic and camera data<\/strong>, including dash camera footage, GPS route information, telematics, and electronic logging device data, can show speed, braking, and location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance and inspection records<\/strong> show how the truck was kept up before the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The crash report.<\/strong> 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 316.066<\/a>, a long-form crash report must be completed and submitted within 10 days after the investigation is completed for a crash that involved a commercial motor vehicle, or that resulted in death, personal injury, or any indication of complaints of pain or discomfort. Crash reports are confidential for 60 days after they are filed, but the parties involved and their legal representatives may get them immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance information<\/strong> about the policies covering the vehicles and parties involved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical records<\/strong> from your first visit help connect your injuries to the crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Witness names and photos taken soon after the crash capture details that memory can lose over time.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Factors Reported in Truck Crashes<\/h2>\n<p>Driver fatigue, distraction, following too closely, and driving too fast for conditions come up in truck crash claims. Each is a question to examine, not a conclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Lawsuits may allege that tight delivery schedules pushed drivers to speed or skip rest breaks. These claims look at whether the schedule itself led to unsafe driving.<\/p>\n<p>Wet pavement is another factor. Florida rain can make roads slick and increase stopping distances.<\/p>\n<p>These points are allegations until a court or the parties establish the facts. Finding one of these factors is not, by itself, proof of fault.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Responsible for an Amazon Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Liability can reach beyond the driver, but the answer depends on the facts of each crash. Several parties may have a role, including the company that manages the delivery route, the transportation company that employs the driver, the vehicle owner, and a contractor that maintained the truck.<\/p>\n<p>The most important questions are who employed the driver, who owned and maintained the truck, and who controlled the route. Federal law can also affect these claims.<\/p>\n<h2>When an Amazon Truck Crash Is Fatal<\/h2>\n<p>When a crash causes a death, Florida law allows certain family members to seek compensation through a wrongful death claim. Losing someone is a deep loss, and families often face funeral bills, lost income, and difficult questions about what happened.<\/p>\n<p>Under Florida law, a party who would have been liable for damages if the person had survived can still be liable when the person dies from the same wrongful act, negligence, or breach. Surviving family members may be able to seek compensation for their losses.<\/p>\n<p>Families can take practical steps right away. Request the official crash report. Keep messages, bills, pay stubs, and receipts. Make a simple list of expenses to share with a lawyer.<\/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>Talk with CHG Personal Injury Lawyers About Your Jacksonville Crash<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers offers a free, confidential initial consultation with no obligation to continue. The firm charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm that represents people throughout Florida, including Jacksonville and Duval County. Our lawyers are admitted to The Florida Bar, and our team can guide you through each step.<\/p>\n<p>Some cases may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can someone other than the driver be responsible for a truck crash?<\/summary><p>Yes.<\/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 lawsuit in Florida?<\/summary><p>Florida sets time limits for filing lawsuits, and they vary by case. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>, act promptly, because deadlines apply.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family file a claim after a fatal truck crash?<\/summary><p>If an Amazon delivery truck left you or a loved one with paralysis or grieving in Jacksonville, you may have a claim worth reviewing. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact our team<\/a> today for your free, confidential initial consultation, and tell us what happened.<\/p><\/details>\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. 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We do not give medical advice; please follow your doctors&#x27; care.<\/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\">Planning for Life Ahead<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paralysis often means years of care, adapted housing, and changes at work. We help families think through the costs and supports that may be needed over time.<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Answers in Plain Language<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will always know where your case stands, what the next step is, and what decisions are yours to make.<\/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\">Act Promptly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply to injury claims in Florida, and evidence such as accident reports, photos, and medical records can be lost over time. If you or someone you love has been paralyzed, contact our team as soon as you can.<\/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\">Call Us Today for 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\/\">Call Us Today for a Free Consultation<\/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\">Accidents That Can Cause Paralysis<\/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\">Car and Truck Crashes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High-speed impacts, rollovers, and collisions with large commercial vehicles can injure the spinal cord and cause paralysis.<\/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\">Motorcycle, ATV, and Jet Ski Accidents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riders and operators have little protection in a crash, and spinal injuries are a serious risk.<\/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\">Falls and Other Accidents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falls from height, construction zone accidents, and other incidents can damage the spine in an instant.<\/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\">Talk With Igor Hernandez and Our Team About Your Options<\/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 Personal Injury Lawyers for a Free 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\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation<\/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\/paralysis-paraplegia-quadriplegia\/\">Paralysis (Paraplegia &amp; 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