{"id":3553,"date":"2026-07-06T06:27:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spinaladvocacygroup.com\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/catastrophic-injury-lawyer-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T01:20:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T01:20:26","slug":"catastrophic-injury-lawyer-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/catastrophic-injury-lawyer-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Catastrophic Injury Lawyer | Spinal &#038; Paralysis"},"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\/06\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-7.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><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\">Florida <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/catastrophic-injury-lawyer\/\">Catastrophic Injury Lawyer<\/a> \u00b7 Spinal &amp; Paralysis<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">When a Spinal Cord Injury Changes Everything, You Deserve Focused Legal Help<\/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 is a Florida-based firm whose attorneys concentrate on the most serious spinal, back, and neck injuries \u2014 cases involving paralysis and permanent, life-altering impairment. We serve clients across Florida and take cases nationwide.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/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 Us<\/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\">Florida Bar<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Licensed, admitted attorneys<\/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\">Cases accepted 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\">English &amp; Spanish resources<\/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--star chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Focused<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Catastrophic spinal injuries only<\/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 July 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n<h2>Florida Catastrophic Injury Lawyer for Spinal Cord &amp; Paralysis Cases<\/h2>\n<p>If a spinal cord injury has left you or someone you love facing paralysis or permanent impairment, you are likely trying to make two very different decisions at once: how to keep the person alive and cared for, and how to pay for a lifetime of costs that no insurance adjuster is rushing to cover. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm whose attorneys, admitted to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">Florida Bar<\/a>, concentrate on exactly one thing \u2014 the most serious spinal, back, and neck injuries.<\/p>\n<p>This page explains, in plain language, which cases we take (and which we don&#8217;t), how doctors classify these injuries, what your claim may need to cover, and how the process actually unfolds. When you&#8217;re ready, <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">request a free, confidential case evaluation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/person-in-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-af-photo-15.png\" alt=\"a person who uses a wheelchair looking forward with quiet resolve, catastrophic spinal injury\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Our Scope: The Cases We Take \u2014 and the Ones We Don&#8217;t<\/h2>\n<p>Most law-firm pages tell you they &#8220;handle everything.&#8221; We don&#8217;t, and we think that honesty serves you better.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We take these cases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinal cord injuries (complete or incomplete) causing paralysis or permanent loss of function<\/li>\n<li>Paraplegia and quadriplegia (tetraplegia)<\/li>\n<li>Catastrophic back and neck trauma that permanently damages the spinal cord or nerve function<\/li>\n<li>Related permanent complications \u2014 loss of bladder\/bowel control, respiratory dependence, lifelong reliance on a wheelchair or attendant care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>We do not take these cases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minor back or neck strains and sprains<\/li>\n<li>Soft-tissue or whiplash injuries<\/li>\n<li>Herniated or bulging discs that heal without permanent neurological deficit<\/li>\n<li>Any injury from which a person is expected to fully recover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your situation falls outside our scope, we&#8217;ll tell you plainly and, when we can, point you toward help. We keep our focus narrow because these claims turn on medical evidence and life-care math that a general practice rarely develops to the same depth.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding the Medicine \u2014 Without the Jargon<\/h2>\n<p>To value a spinal cord injury correctly, you first have to describe it accurately. Three concepts control almost everything that follows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Complete vs. incomplete injury.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> explains that a <em>complete<\/em> injury means all feeling (sensory) and all ability to control movement (motor) are lost below the injury site. An <em>incomplete<\/em> injury means some function remains. This distinction affects prognosis, care needs, and how insurers argue about your future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Injury level.<\/strong> The higher the injury on the spine, the more of the body it affects. Cervical (neck) injuries can cause quadriplegia; thoracic, lumbar, and sacral injuries typically affect the trunk and legs. Level is why two people with &#8220;a spinal cord injury&#8221; can have completely different lifelong needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AIS classification.<\/strong> Doctors grade severity using the ASIA Impairment Scale from the <a href=\"https:\/\/asia-spinalinjury.org\/international-standards-neurological-classification-sci-isncsci\/\">American Spinal Injury Association<\/a>, which runs from AIS A (complete) through AIS E (normal function). This grade \u2014 not marketing adjectives \u2014 is what supports the &#8220;permanent and catastrophic&#8221; finding at the center of your claim.<\/p>\n<p>We rely on these standardized findings because they are neutral, documented, and defensible when an insurer&#8217;s expert tries to minimize the injury.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Causes We See<\/h2>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, leading causes of spinal cord injury include motor-vehicle crashes, falls, acts of violence, and sports and recreation. In the catastrophic cases our attorneys handle, the recurring fact patterns are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Car, truck, and motorcycle collisions<\/li>\n<li>Falls from heights and construction or workplace accidents<\/li>\n<li>Medical negligence \u2014 surgical errors, delayed diagnosis of cord compression, and spinal-procedure mistakes<\/li>\n<li>Defective products and dangerous property conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Identifying every responsible party is decisive. A single crash may involve a driver, a trucking company, and a maintenance contractor. Missing one liable party can mean missing coverage you&#8217;ll need for decades.<\/p>\n<h2>What Your Claim May Need to Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A catastrophic spinal injury is a lifetime-cost case, not a one-time hospital bill. Depending on your facts, recoverable damages may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical care<\/strong> \u2014 emergency treatment, surgeries, hospitalization, rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future medical needs<\/strong> \u2014 ongoing therapy, medications, follow-up care<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-term support<\/strong> \u2014 assistive technology, home and vehicle modifications, in-home or attendant care<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income<\/strong> \u2014 past wages plus reduced future earning capacity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Punitive damages<\/strong> \u2014 only in narrow cases involving especially egregious conduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We build these numbers with treating physicians and a certified life-care planner who projects costs over your expected lifespan \u2014 the difference between a settlement that runs out and one that lasts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Florida rule you should know.<\/strong> In 2023, Florida moved to <em>modified<\/em> comparative negligence. Under <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>, a person found <strong>more than 50%<\/strong> at fault generally recovers nothing. That single threshold is why evidence and a clear liability story matter so much. Every case is different, and no lawyer can promise a result.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Claim Process Actually Works<\/h2>\n<p>We won&#8217;t imply this is fast. Here is the real sequence, with honest timing.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation (days).<\/strong> We listen, review what records you have, and tell you plainly whether your case fits our scope and how we see it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and evidence preservation (weeks to months).<\/strong> We secure accident reports, imaging, and hospital records, and may retain accident-reconstruction or medical experts to pin down liability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building the damages picture (months).<\/strong> Often we wait until your medical condition stabilizes \u2014 &#8220;maximum medical improvement&#8221; \u2014 so the life-care plan reflects reality, not guesses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and insurer negotiation.<\/strong> We present a documented demand. Insurers frequently dispute severity, permanence, and future cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation and trial (if needed).<\/strong> If no fair offer arrives, we file suit and prepare the case for a jury.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Catastrophic cases commonly take many months and sometimes years. We would rather build the record correctly than accept an early settlement that leaves you short for life. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Begin with step one today.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bilingual Service and Genuine Nationwide Reach<\/h2>\n<p>Two practical concerns stop many families from calling. Here&#8217;s how we address both.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m more comfortable in Spanish.&#8221;<\/strong> We provide intake and educational resources in English and Spanish, so you can explain a medically complex situation in the language you think in \u2014 not a translated approximation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;My accident didn&#8217;t happen in Florida.&#8221;<\/strong> We are a Florida-based firm, and we take catastrophic spinal injury cases nationwide. When a case arises in another state, we handle it in compliance with that state&#8217;s rules \u2014 including associating with locally licensed counsel where required \u2014 so your location isn&#8217;t a barrier to getting a focused catastrophic-injury team. Tell us where the injury occurred and we&#8217;ll explain exactly how we&#8217;d proceed.<\/p>\n<h2>Why CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>We build credibility on verifiable facts, not slogans.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focused practice.<\/strong> We concentrate on catastrophic spinal, back, and neck injuries \u2014 not general personal injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Florida Bar admission.<\/strong> Our attorneys are licensed and admitted to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">Florida Bar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A transparent process.<\/strong> We set realistic timelines and explain each step in plain words.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual support and nationwide reach.<\/strong> We serve Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and clients across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will not hear us claim to be the &#8220;best,&#8221; advertise a win rate, or guarantee an outcome. Those claims aren&#8217;t permitted under Florida Bar advertising rules, and frankly, no one can honestly make them.<\/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 it cost to hire a catastrophic injury lawyer in Florida?<\/summary><p>We handle these cases on a contingency-fee basis: no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. The first case evaluation is free.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What qualifies as &#8220;catastrophic&#8221;?<\/summary><p>An injury causing permanent, life-altering impairment \u2014 paralysis, paraplegia, or quadriplegia \u2014 typically supported by a physician&#8217;s diagnosis and an ASIA (AIS) grade. Injuries expected to fully heal fall outside our practice.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you help if my accident happened outside Florida?<\/summary><p>Yes. We take catastrophic spinal injury cases nationwide from our Florida base and work with local counsel where a state&#8217;s rules require it.<\/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>For most negligence claims accruing on or after March 24, 2023, Florida sets a <strong>two-year<\/strong> deadline 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>. Deadlines vary by claim type and state, so speak with a lawyer promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my case go to trial?<\/summary><p>Many catastrophic cases resolve through negotiation, but some proceed to court. We prepare every case as if it will reach a jury.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do right now?<\/summary><p>Follow your doctors&#8217; care plan, save every medical and accident record, and don&#8217;t sign anything from an insurer. Then contact a catastrophic injury lawyer.<\/p><\/details><h2>Talk to a Florida Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Today<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;re facing a hard road, and the right team can carry part of the weight. An attorney at CHG Personal Injury Lawyers will review your situation for free \u2014 in English or Spanish \u2014 and tell you honestly whether we can help.<\/p>\n<p>The sooner we begin, the more time we have to preserve evidence before it disappears. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free, confidential case evaluation now.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This page is general information, not legal advice. No outcome is promised or guaranteed. Speak with a licensed attorney about your specific situation.<\/em><\/p>\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<\/article>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-50.jpg\" alt=\"a young adult in a wheelchair in a spinal-cord-injury rehabilitation gym with a physical therapist\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/\">Catastrophic Injury Claims: A Complete Guide for Victims and Families<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/caring-for-someone-with-paralysis\/\">Caring for Someone With Paralysis: Family Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/quadriplegia-injury-lawyer\/\">Quadriplegia Injury Lawyer | CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\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\">Before You Talk to the Insurance Company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjusters may contact you quickly and ask for a recorded statement or an early settlement. In catastrophic spinal injury cases, the true lifetime costs of care are rarely clear in the first weeks. Consider speaking with an attorney before signing or agreeing to anything.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to an Attorney First<\/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\">The Catastrophic Injuries We Focus On<\/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<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damage to the spinal cord that disrupts the body&#x27;s ability to move or feel, often leading to permanent impairment and a lifetime of medical needs.<\/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\">Paralysis: Paraplegia &amp; Quadriplegia<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loss of function in the lower body or in all four limbs. We help families pursue the full scope of care, equipment, and support these injuries demand.<\/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\">Catastrophic Back &amp; Neck Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Severe back and neck trauma that causes permanent, life-altering impairment \u2014 not minor strains or routine injuries.<\/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\">Catastrophic Injury Claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims arising from serious accidents and medical negligence, built to account for long-term care, lost income, and the realities of daily life.<\/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 We Work With You<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attorneys Admitted to the Florida Bar<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your case is handled by licensed attorneys who concentrate on the most serious spinal and paralysis 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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empathy Without the Runaround<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in plain language and treat your family&#x27;s situation with the seriousness it deserves.<\/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><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built Around Lifetime Costs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catastrophic injuries carry long-term expenses. We work to document the full picture of medical care, equipment, and support needs.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Florida Roots, Nationwide Reach<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in Florida and serving Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville \u2014 while accepting qualifying catastrophic cases across the country.<\/p><\/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=\"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\">Ready to Understand Your Options? Request a Free Case Evaluation.<\/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\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/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-truck-accident-injuries\/florida\/\">Truck Accidents in Florida<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Florida catastrophic injury lawyer for spinal cord, paralysis, and severe back\/neck cases. 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