{"id":79381,"date":"2026-10-20T14:04:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T14:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/car-accident-settlements-florida\/car-accident-back-injury-settlement-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T00:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T00:55:00","slug":"car-accident-back-injury-settlement-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/car-accident-settlements-florida\/car-accident-back-injury-settlement-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Accident Back Injury Settlement 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-18.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)\"><a href=\"\/resources\/car-accident-settlements-florida\/\">Car Accidents<\/a> in Florida | Igor Hernandez, Attorney<\/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)\">A Back Injury From a Car Crash Can Change Everything. You Don&#x27;t Have to Face It 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 Florida drivers and passengers understand their options after a car accident leaves them with back pain, nerve damage, or a serious spinal injury. Start with a free, confidential consultation.<\/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 My 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\/\">Get My Free Consultation<\/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 Florida Families Call 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 throughout the state<\/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\">Florida Bar<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Licensed 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--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\">Confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue<\/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 car accident back injury settlement is money an injured person may get from the at-fault driver or that driver&#8217;s insurer. It ends a claim for back harm caused by a crash. The amount depends on the medical proof. It also depends on whether the injury lasts and how much insurance is available.<\/p>\n<p>We handle car accident cases for people throughout Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Car Accident Back Injury Claim Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A back injury claim asks the responsible party to pay for harm a crash caused to the spine. The spine is the column of bones that runs down your back. The injury can be in the neck, the upper back, or the lower back.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of claim can help drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and motorcyclists hurt in Florida crashes. Neck and back injuries often happen together. One impact can strain both areas.<\/p>\n<p>Common injuries include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Muscle and ligament strains.<\/strong> These are stretched or torn soft tissues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Herniated or bulging discs.<\/strong> A disc is the cushion between spine bones. When its soft center pushes out, it can press on nearby nerves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fractures.<\/strong> Some crashes break vertebrae, the bones of the spine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nerve pain.<\/strong> Pain can travel into the legs or arms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A claim generally seeks medical bills, lost wages or lost earning ability, and pain and limited activity. A back injury can be minor and short-lived. It can also last and change how someone works and lives.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-damaged-vans-after-collision-on-grass-photo-12.jpg\" alt=\"Two wrecked vans sit parked on a grassy area in Toyokawa, Japan.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" 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=\"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>How PIP and Medical Records Document a Back Injury<\/h2>\n<p>Medical records carry the most weight in a back injury file.<\/p>\n<p>Florida drivers must carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. PIP is often the first source for crash-related bills.<\/p>\n<p>Key records include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First visit notes<\/li>\n<li>Exam findings<\/li>\n<li>MRI or CT results<\/li>\n<li>The treating doctor&#8217;s diagnosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the insurer that received the personal injury protection claim requests it, the medical providers who treated the injured person must furnish a written report of that person&#8217;s history, condition, treatment, dates, and costs of treatment. The report covers treatment, dates, and costs. It comes with a sworn statement, meaning a statement signed under oath. That statement says the care was reasonable and necessary for the injury.<\/p>\n<p>Consistency helps. Records that show ongoing symptoms, follow-up visits, and recommended treatment tell a clearer story. A long gap tells a weaker one.<\/p>\n<p>Please follow your doctors&#8217; care. This page does not give medical advice.<\/p>\n<h2>What Raises the Value of a Back Injury Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Clear medical proof that the crash caused the injury usually matters most. Lasting effects matter too.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law limits pain and suffering damages after a car crash. Damages are the money a person can seek for losses. <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 pain and suffering damages against the owner, registrant, operator, or occupant of a motor vehicle with respect to which security has been provided as required by ss. 627.730-627.7405 only if the injury meets one of these tests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function.<\/li>\n<li>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>For a back injury, the permanency test often depends on medical opinion. Your doctors can explain what an injury may mean for your health over time.<\/p>\n<p>Other strong factors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ongoing treatment<\/li>\n<li>Lost income backed by pay records<\/li>\n<li>A doctor&#8217;s work restrictions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clear proof of fault also helps. Examples include police reports, photos, and witness statements.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can Lower the Value of a Back Injury Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Gaps in care, older back problems, and shared fault can each reduce an insurer&#8217;s offer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gaps in treatment.<\/strong> A late first visit or a long pause in care can lead an insurer to argue the injury was not serious.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prior back conditions.<\/strong> The insurer will try to separate old problems from new crash harm.<\/li>\n<li><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>, fault chargeable to the injured person reduces the award. It does not bar recovery, unless that person is found more than 50 percent at fault.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy limits.<\/strong> Policy limits are the most an insurer will pay. The at-fault driver&#8217;s coverage, plus your own PIP and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, can cap what is available. <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> requires liability insurers to provide policy details within 30 days of a written request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">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>Why Published Averages Can&#8217;t Predict Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>No published average can tell you what your back injury claim is worth. Online averages mix different states, injury types, insurance limits, and case stages. They do not reflect any one person&#8217;s medical file.<\/p>\n<p>Neck and back claims are documented in similar ways. Each one is still valued on its own medical findings.<\/p>\n<p>Medical bills follow their own rules. Under <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>, evidence of paid past treatment is limited to the amount actually paid.<\/p>\n<p>A letter of protection is a promise to pay the provider from any settlement or judgment.<\/p>\n<p><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 a damages award by amounts paid from collateral sources, but there is no reduction for collateral sources that hold a right of subrogation or reimbursement.<\/p>\n<p>When an offer arrives, compare it with your bills, records, lost income, and future care needs. Do not compare it with an average.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Florida Back Injury Claim Usually Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>A claim usually moves in stages. It starts with medical care and paperwork. Then comes a demand, negotiation, and sometimes a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Get evaluated and follow your doctors&#8217; plan.<\/strong> Keep every appointment the treating doctors set.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File PIP benefits.<\/strong> Keep copies of every bill, record, and insurer letter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gather proof.<\/strong> Collect liability evidence, wage records, and the complete medical file.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send a settlement demand.<\/strong> This is a written request for payment. It goes to the at-fault driver&#8217;s insurer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate.<\/strong> Some claims settle here. Others need a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigate if needed.<\/strong> This means taking the case to court. Florida court rules then apply. You decide whether to accept any settlement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Negligence means carelessness that causes harm. For most injuries occurring after March 24, 2023, a negligence claim generally must be filed within two years under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11(5)(a), and other deadlines can also apply, so contact the firm promptly. Reach out to us promptly. Do not wait.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Talk With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. We handle car accident cases, including back and neck injury claims, for people throughout Florida.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is admitted to The Florida Bar.<\/li>\n<li>Our lawyers and support staff handle medical records, PIP paperwork, and insurance negotiations.<\/li>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s attorneys take personal injury cases of every severity, from everyday crashes to catastrophic, life-altering injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Some matters may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. We will tell you if that applies to your case.<\/li>\n<li>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/li>\n<li>The initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. It is offered in English and in Spanish (consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img 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 black and red Ford Fiesta, heavily damaged, lies abandoned off the road.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" 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=\"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\">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>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much can I get for a back injury in a car accident?<\/summary><p>The value depends on your medical proof. It also depends on whether the injury is permanent, your lost income, and the insurance available. No average can predict an individual claim.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much should I settle for a lower back injury?<\/summary><p>Settlement value is tied to your documented injury and bills. Our team can review any offer against your full file.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is a good settlement offer for a back injury?<\/summary><p>An offer is measured against your medical bills, lost income, future care, and the strength of your proof. Compare it with your records, not with a published average.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does PIP cover back injury bills in Florida?<\/summary><p>PIP can pay certain medical bills and part of lost income, up to the policy limits.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I already accepted an insurance check?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.041.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.041<\/a>, a release with one party does not release others who may be liable for the same injury. A release is a signed document that ends a claim. Reach out to us promptly so we can review the release and any remaining claim.<\/p>\n<p>If back pain from a crash is changing your work, sleep, or daily life, you may have a claim worth reviewing. Our team can go over your records with you in a free, confidential consultation at <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a>.<\/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. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Sets Our Approach Apart for Injured Floridians<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Start With Your Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back injuries can affect work, family life, and daily activities. Our team focuses on understanding your medical needs and your goals, and we keep you informed at every step.<\/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\">Medical Proof Matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers work with your treating doctors&#x27; records, imaging, and bills to document how the crash affected your body and 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 Answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain Florida injury claims in clear terms, so you know what to expect before you make any decisions.<\/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--check\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Fees Unless There Is a Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation.<\/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\">Don&#x27;t Wait to Get Help<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply to injury claims in Florida, and evidence from a crash can be lost over time. Follow your doctors&#x27; care, keep your medical records, and contact our team promptly so we can review your situation while the details are still fresh.<\/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 CHG Today<\/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 CHG Today<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps to Take After a Car Accident With a Back Injury<\/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\">Get Medical Care Right Away<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back and neck symptoms are not always immediate. Seek evaluation and follow your doctors&#x27; treatment plan, including any imaging or referrals they recommend.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save crash reports, photos, medical bills, prescriptions, and notes about missed work or activities you can no longer do.<\/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\">Be Careful With Insurance Calls<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance adjusters may ask for recorded statements early on. Talk with a lawyer before you give one or sign anything.<\/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\">Talk With CHG Before You Decide<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our free, confidential consultation helps you understand your situation and how Florida&#x27;s rules may apply to your case.<\/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\">Your Back Injury Matters. 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