{"id":60436,"date":"2026-10-01T00:33:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T00:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/car-accident-settlements-florida\/back-injury-car-accident-settlement\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T15:26:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T15:26:58","slug":"back-injury-car-accident-settlement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/car-accident-settlements-florida\/back-injury-car-accident-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Back Injury Car Accident Compensation in Florida"},"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 class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"A traffic accident investigator photographs vehicle damage and road conditions at a multi-vehicle collision scene.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-investigator-photographs-vehicle-damage-a-photo-19.jpg\" 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)\">Back Injury Car Accident Compensation | 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)\">Hurt in a Florida Car Accident? Your Back Injury Deserves a Full Answer.<\/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)\">Back and spine injuries from a crash can affect your work, your family, and your daily life. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers helps Floridians understand their options and pursue fair compensation.<\/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\">Get a Free 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\/\">Get 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=\"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\">Why Floridians Contact 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--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Florida<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Florida-based firm serving clients statewide<\/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--heart 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\">First consultation, confidential, with no obligation<\/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--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">No Fees<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">No attorney&#x27;s fees or case costs unless there is a recovery<\/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--document 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>\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 October 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A back injury after a car accident may lead to a claim for compensation. There is no single average amount for these claims. Each injury, bill, and set of facts is different. It also explains what to do next.<\/p>\n<p>Written by Igor Hernandez, responsible lawyer, for CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, a Florida-based personal injury firm.<\/p>\n<h2>What Does a Back Injury From a Car Accident Mean Day to Day?<\/h2>\n<p>A back injury can affect your work, sleep, driving, and simple tasks. Even lifting a child can become hard. The location of the injury matters. The spine has several sections. Each one controls different parts of the body.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cervical (neck):<\/strong> Nerves here control the neck, shoulders, arms, and hands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thoracic (mid-back):<\/strong> Nerves here control the chest muscles and some back muscles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lumbar (lower back):<\/strong> Nerves here control the lower back, buttocks, and parts of the legs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sacral (base of the spine):<\/strong> Nerves here control the thighs, lower legs, and feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These nerve levels come from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">NINDS spinal cord injury overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some back injuries stay in the muscles, discs, or ligaments. Others reach the spinal cord itself. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of spinal cord injuries. This is according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bsitf.georgia.gov\/media-room\/facts-about-spinal-cord-injury\">Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When the spinal cord is hurt, the effects can include <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/paralysis.html\">paralysis<\/a>. <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">Paralysis<\/a> means loss of muscle function in part of the body.<\/p>\n<p>Only your doctors can tell you what your injury is and how it will heal. Follow your doctors&#8217; care closely. Keep every appointment and test.<\/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\/10\/two-damaged-vans-after-collision-on-grass-photo-12.jpg\" alt=\"Two damaged vans sit parked on a grassy area in Toyokawa, Japan.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/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=\"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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your back still hurts after a crash on a Florida road, you may have a claim worth reviewing. 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 Drives the Value of a Back Injury Claim?<\/h2>\n<p>Several facts affect the value of a claim. Insurers and courts look at these closely.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Severity and permanence.<\/strong> A lasting injury usually carries more weight than a short one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical records and bills.<\/strong> Records show what was treated, when, and why.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income.<\/strong> Missed work and lower earning ability count as economic losses. Economic losses are money losses you can measure, like wages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fault.<\/strong> Florida reduces damages by the injured person&#8217;s share of fault.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance limits.<\/strong> The available coverage can cap what you can collect from the at-fault driver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida also limits what medical bills can count. The court reduces a damages award by collateral sources. These are payments you have received or can get from other sources. The reduction applies unless a reimbursement right exists. See <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>.<\/p>\n<p>A letter of protection is a promise to be paid from any settlement or judgment. See <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>.<\/p>\n<p>Published averages mix very different cases together. A number taken from other people&#8217;s cases rarely fits one person&#8217;s injury.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does Florida No-Fault Insurance Help in the First Weeks?<\/h2>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s no-fault system pays certain early benefits.<\/p>\n<p>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>, personal injury protection (PIP) must provide up to $10,000 in medical and disability benefits. PIP is the no-fault coverage in your own policy. Under Florida&#8217;s personal injury protection law, medical benefits cover eighty percent of all reasonable expenses for medically necessary medical, surgical, X-ray, dental, and rehabilitative services, subject to the statute&#8217;s conditions and limits (<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>).<\/p>\n<p>This coverage applies when you get initial care within 14 days after the accident. Prompt care protects both your health and your benefits. Waiting weeks to see a doctor can create gaps. Insurers may later question those gaps.<\/p>\n<h2>When Can You Recover Pain and Suffering Damages?<\/h2>\n<p>Florida limits pain-and-suffering claims in motor vehicle cases. Under <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>, you may recover pain, suffering, mental anguish, and inconvenience only if your injury includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function<\/li>\n<li>A permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, other than scarring or disfigurement<\/li>\n<li>Significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement<\/li>\n<li>Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many back injuries are tested against this permanent injury standard. Whether your back injury meets it depends on the facts and the medical evidence.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does Fault Affect Your Claim?<\/h2>\n<p>Fault matters in two ways: deadlines and percentages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Filing deadline.<\/strong> For most Florida personal injury claims that accrue after March 24, 2023, the general deadline is two years. &#8220;Accrue&#8221; means the point when the claim legally begins. See <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 can be strict. Contact a lawyer early.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shared fault.<\/strong> 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>, your damages are reduced by your share of fault. If you are found more than 50 percent at fault for your own harm, you may not recover damages. The rule in Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81(6) that bars recovery for a party found greater than fifty percent at fault does not apply to an action for personal injury or wrongful death arising out of medical negligence pursuant to chapter 766 (<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>).<\/p>\n<p>Many people believe a small share of blame ends a case. That is not how Florida&#8217;s rule works. A partial share reduces the award. It does not block recovery unless it passes 50 percent.<\/p>\n<h2>What Insurance Information Can You Request?<\/h2>\n<p>Florida gives injured people tools to learn what coverage exists. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.4137.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 627.4137<\/a>, each liability insurer must provide a sworn statement. The insurer must do so within 30 days of your written request, and the statement must include the insurer&#8217;s name, each insured, the coverage limits, any policy or coverage defense the insurer reasonably believes it has, and a copy of the policy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The insurer&#8217;s name<\/li>\n<li>Each insured person<\/li>\n<li>The coverage limits<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the at-fault driver&#8217;s limits are too low, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.727.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 627.727<\/a> sets out a process. It covers underinsured motorist coverage. This is your own coverage for drivers with too little insurance. A settlement may require written notice to underinsured insurers. Those insurers then have 30 days to respond.<\/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>What Happens After You Contact a Lawyer?<\/h2>\n<p>Most back injury claims follow a similar path. Timing varies by case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Medical care and records.<\/strong> Follow your doctors&#8217; plan. Keep every bill and record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accident details.<\/strong> Write down the date, place, other driver, and witnesses while they are fresh in your memory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> A lawyer reviews your facts, injuries, and deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance disclosure.<\/strong> Insurers provide policy information. The team reviews the coverage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or lawsuit.<\/strong> Many claims settle. Others go to court. In motor vehicle cases, a judge may review a jury award. The judge decides whether it is clearly excessive or inadequate under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.043.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.043<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Common Mistakes That Hurt Back Injury Claims<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Waiting to get care.<\/strong> Gaps in treatment give insurers an argument to use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing the PIP window.<\/strong> The 14-day rule for initial care is short.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giving statements too quickly.<\/strong> Early comments to the other driver&#8217;s insurer can be used later. This can happen before the full medical picture is known.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ignoring the deadline.<\/strong> Florida&#8217;s two-year rule for most claims is firm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Florida Families Bring These Claims to CHG<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our lawyers are licensed in Florida. The firm serves people across Florida, from Miami to Jacksonville. It handles car accident cases. It also handles catastrophic injury claims, such as spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and catastrophic back and neck injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Your first consultation is free and confidential. It carries no obligation to continue. 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\/10\/damaged-red-and-black-ford-fiesta-abandoned-off-road-after-c-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A damaged black and red Ford Fiesta lies off the road in Welwyn Garden City, England.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\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 the average compensation for a back injury car accident?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No single average fits every case. The value depends on the injury, the medical proof, lost income, fault, and insurance limits.<\/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 back injury car accident claim in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most claims that accrue after March 24, 2023, the general deadline is two years. Contact a lawyer promptly so no deadline is missed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, unless your share of fault is more than 50 percent. Your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation really free?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The first consultation is free and confidential. It carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><p>If your back still hurts after a crash on a Florida road, you may have a claim worth reviewing. Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a> to talk through your injury, your bills, and your deadlines.<\/p><\/details><\/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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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 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Our Team Can Help<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide 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 Record Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We gather and review your treatment records, imaging, and doctor&#x27;s notes so your back injury is documented clearly from the start.<\/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\">Insurance Company Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle calls and letters with insurance adjusters so you can focus on your recovery instead of paperwork.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost Income and Daily Life<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you account for missed work, reduced earning ability, and the everyday ways a back injury changes your life.<\/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\">Plain-Language Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain each step of your claim in clear terms, in English or Spanish, so you always know where things stand.<\/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\">Back and neck injuries are not always obvious right after a crash, and symptoms can grow over days or weeks. Follow your doctor&#x27;s care plan, keep every appointment, and tell your providers about all of your symptoms. Then contact our team to talk through your options.<\/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 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 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\">Common Back Injuries After a Car Accident<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide 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\">Herniated or Bulging Discs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pressure on spinal discs can cause pain, numbness, or weakness that may last far beyond the first few weeks.<\/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\">Spinal Fractures<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forces in a crash can fracture vertebrae, which may require serious medical treatment and long recovery time.<\/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\">Soft Tissue and Ligament Damage<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprains and strains in the back and neck can cause lasting pain that limits sleep, work, and daily activities.<\/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\" 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