{"id":86078,"date":"2026-10-23T12:55:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T12:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/social-media-addiction-lawsuits-florida\/social-media-addiction-lawyer-florida-free-consultation\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T08:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T08:16:11","slug":"social-media-addiction-lawyer-florida-free-consultation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/social-media-addiction-lawsuits-florida\/social-media-addiction-lawyer-florida-free-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Addiction Lawyer 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 worried parent sits beside a teenager staring at a smartphone at a kitchen table.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-worried-parent-sits-beside-a-teenager-staring-at-a-smartph-photo-10.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\/social-media-addiction-lawsuits-florida\/\">Social Media Addiction Lawsuits<\/a> | Serving Families Throughout 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)\">Your Child&#x27;s Mental Health Matters. Get Clear Answers About Your Options.<\/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)\">Lawsuits allege that social media platforms were designed to keep young users engaged for as long as possible, and that this contributed to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other serious harm in children and teens. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, a Florida-based firm, helps parents understand what these claims involve.<\/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\">Request a Free, Confidential 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\/\">Request a Free, Confidential 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 Reach Out to CHG<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--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--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 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\">Educational resources published in English and Spanish<\/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 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Social Media Addiction Lawyer Florida: What Parents Should Know<\/h2>\n<p>Many Florida parents notice a change in their child. They may not know what to call it yet. Their child pulls away from family. Sleep gets worse. Friends and school lose interest. Hours pass on a phone that seems hard to put down.<\/p>\n<p>Some families now ask a hard question. Should social media platforms be held responsible for serious mental-health harm to young people? Lawyers call this kind of claim a social media addiction lawsuit. A social media addiction lawyer in Florida can help you find out whether one may fit your child&#8217;s situation.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal-injury firm. It offers a free, confidential first consultation. You have no obligation to continue.<\/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\/a-teenage-boy-sits-on-a-sofa-across-from-a-therapist-during-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A teenage boy sits on a sofa across from a therapist during a counseling session in a modern loft.\" 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 child&#x27;s mood, sleep, or safety has changed, you may wonder whether a social media platform bears responsibility. 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>Is a social media addiction lawsuit right for your family?<\/h2>\n<p>A social media addiction lawsuit may be one option for some families. It is the right step for some families. It is not the right step for every family.<\/p>\n<p>The decision depends on three things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child&#8217;s diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Your child&#8217;s treatment history<\/li>\n<li>How your child used the platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Start by writing down a few dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When screen time increased<\/li>\n<li>When sleep, school, or friendships changed<\/li>\n<li>When your child first received care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These dates help a lawyer understand the timeline.<\/p>\n<p>Your child&#8217;s doctors and treatment team guide medical care. A lawyer has a different role. A lawyer looks at whether a legal claim may exist. A lawyer also explains what pursuing one would involve.<\/p>\n<h2>What these lawsuits allege<\/h2>\n<p>The lawsuits allege that social media platforms were designed to keep young users engaged. They claim this design harmed the users&#8217; mental health.<\/p>\n<p>These are allegations. They are not proven facts.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuits point to these features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Infinite scrolling<\/strong> keeps content loading. There is no natural stopping point.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Autoplay<\/strong> starts the next video without a choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Push notifications<\/strong> call users back to the app.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engagement-based recommendations<\/strong> are suggestions picked to keep users watching. They show content designed to hold attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The harms described include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide attempts.<\/p>\n<p>Public health research describes links, not legal liability. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/surgeongeneral\/reports-and-publications\/youth-mental-health\/social-media\/index.html\">U.S. Surgeon General&#8217;s advisory on social media<\/a> reports an observed link between heavy social-media use and higher risks of depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/73\/su\/su7304a3.htm\">CDC analysis of 2023 high school survey data<\/a> comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It links frequent use with bullying, persistent sadness or hopelessness, and suicide risk. These are statistical links. They are not findings about any particular platform.<\/p>\n<h2>Federal cases are combined<\/h2>\n<p>Federal cases can be grouped together. As of October 2022, according to the transfer order issued by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, cases alleging social media adolescent addiction had been consolidated in federal court as MDL No. 3047.<\/p>\n<p>An MDL (multidistrict litigation) is one federal case that combines many similar lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpml.uscourts.gov\/sites\/jpml\/files\/MDL-3047-Transfer_Order-3-25.pdf\">transfer order<\/a> is the court&#8217;s order that moved these cases together. It describes the plaintiffs&#8217; allegations. It does not decide whether they are true.<\/p>\n<p>Case status can change as the litigation moves forward. Ask for the current status at your consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>What the free consultation covers<\/h2>\n<p>The free consultation is confidential. This means the conversation is private. The attorney listens and asks questions. Then the attorney explains what a claim would involve. You have no obligation to continue afterward.<\/p>\n<p>The conversation usually covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your child&#8217;s age and timeline.<\/strong> This includes when heavy use began and when behavior changed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diagnoses and treatment.<\/strong> These may include counseling, hospital care, or medication. Keep following your doctors&#8217; care. The consultation does not replace it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records you already have.<\/strong> These may include medical records, school reports, counselor notes, and screen-time or account information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your child&#8217;s accounts and daily use.<\/strong> The attorney will also ask about other stressors in your child&#8217;s life. A platform would likely raise these points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What you leave with.<\/strong> You will have a clearer picture of whether a case may be worth pursuing. You will also learn the next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a call or an online contact form. Before any decision is made, it moves to a records review.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Contact the firm.<\/strong> Describe your child&#8217;s situation in your own words. You do not need every record ready.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free consultation.<\/strong> A licensed attorney reviews your family&#8217;s situation. The attorney answers your questions in plain language.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records review.<\/strong> With your permission, the firm requests medical, school, and account information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decision.<\/strong> You decide whether to move forward.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updates.<\/strong> Timelines vary. Complex cases take longer. The firm keeps families informed at each stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/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>Deadlines, referrals, and why timing matters<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets filing deadlines for these claims by statute. A statute is a law passed by the legislature. Deadlines apply to these claims. Contact a lawyer promptly.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">limitations statute, \u00a7 95.11<\/a>, sets the time limits for filing suit. A limitations statute is the law that sets how long you have to file a lawsuit. Certain rules can pause the clock in some situations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.051.html\">\u00a7 95.051<\/a> describes these rules.<\/p>\n<p>These rules are technical. The timing question needs a lawyer&#8217;s review.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also applies a fault rule. This rule looks at how much blame each person carries. 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\">\u00a7 768.81<\/a>, in a negligence action a claimant&#8217;s own fault reduces the damages awarded, but a claimant found more than 50 percent at fault for his or her own harm may not recover any damages; this bar does not apply to an action for personal injury or wrongful death arising out of medical negligence under chapter 766. The reduction matches that fault. Damages are money awarded for the harm.<\/p>\n<p>Platforms may argue that other factors contributed to a child&#8217;s harm. The facts of each situation matter.<\/p>\n<p>These matters may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. Ask at your consultation how a referral would work for your child&#8217;s situation.<\/p>\n<h2>Why families contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal-injury firm. It serves clients throughout Florida, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer:<\/strong> Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm has more than one lawyer. The attorneys are admitted to The Florida Bar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case types:<\/strong> The firm handles personal-injury matters of every severity. These range from everyday accidents to catastrophic injuries. Its case types include social media addiction lawsuits, which may be handled with another firm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual content:<\/strong> The firm publishes educational content in English and Spanish for prospective clients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plain guidance:<\/strong> Our team explains each step in plain language. That way, families know what happens next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common questions parents ask<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does it cost anything to talk to a social media addiction lawyer in Florida?<\/summary><p>No. The first consultation is free and confidential. It carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my child have to testify?<\/summary><p>Whether your child would take part depends on the facts. The consultation explains what participation could involve.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I start the process if my child is a minor?<\/summary><p>A minor child is a child who is not yet an adult. Families of an injured child often have questions about who can act for the child. Those questions are worth raising with a lawyer early. The consultation covers who can take action for your child.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there information in Spanish?<\/summary><p>Yes. CHG publishes educational content in English and Spanish for prospective clients.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my child is in crisis right now?<\/summary><p>If your child is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline (988) right away. Emergency care comes first. Legal questions can wait until your child is safe.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-family-sits-at-a-dinner-table-while-a-woman-photographs-th-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A family sits at a dinner table while a woman photographs the meal with her smartphone.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a social media addiction lawyer in Florida about your child&#8217;s situation<\/h2>\n<p>If your child&#8217;s mood, sleep, or safety has changed, you may wonder whether a social media platform bears responsibility. You can reach out to a social media addiction lawyer who serves Florida families.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers offers a free, confidential consultation. You have no obligation to continue. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG for a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Your case may be referred to another lawyer.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps Parents Can Take Now<\/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\">Keep Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save messages, screenshots, account details, and the dates of changes in your child&#x27;s behavior, sleep, school attendance, or friendships. Organized records help a lawyer and your child&#x27;s doctors understand the timeline.<\/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 Child&#x27;s Care Going<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the advice of your child&#x27;s doctors, therapists, and school counselors. Ask about any treatment that has been recommended or changed. Medical decisions belong with your child&#x27;s care team.<\/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 Your Child Openly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask calmly about what your child sees and feels when using social media, without blame. Children are more likely to share hard feelings when they sense support.<\/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\">Ask About Your Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your family can speak with a lawyer about what the lawsuits allege and whether your child&#x27;s situation may fit. The free consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/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\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 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to Expect When You 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=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Free, Confidential Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share what has happened with a Florida lawyer in a private conversation. The first consultation is free and has no obligation to continue.<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-Language Explanations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the lawsuits, the claims they make, and the steps involved in everyday terms, without legal jargon.<\/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\">Your Child&#x27;s Privacy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your child would take part in any case depends on the facts. We explain what participation could involve and how your family&#x27;s privacy is considered.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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.<\/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\">Possible Referral or Shared Handling<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social media addiction cases may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. We will tell you if that applies to your family&#x27;s matter and explain what it means.<\/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\">If Your Child Is in Crisis, Get Help Right Away<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child is in crisis or may harm themselves, call or text the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline (988) at any time, or call 911 in an emergency. Support is available now, and you do not have to wait to talk with a lawyer.<\/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 With 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 With Our Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\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 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