{"id":87019,"date":"2026-10-24T08:29:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/jacksonville-truck-accident-spinal-cord-injury\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T07:46:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T07:46:47","slug":"jacksonville-truck-accident-spinal-cord-injury","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/jacksonville-truck-accident-spinal-cord-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Truck Accident Spinal Cord Injury Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"A young adult in a wheelchair works with a physical therapist in a rehabilitation gym.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-works-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-1.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)\">Jacksonville | <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/\">Truck Accidents<\/a> | Spinal Cord Injuries<\/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 Spinal Cord Injury After a Truck Crash Changes Everything. You Do Not Have to Face the Next Steps 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 is a Florida-based firm serving Jacksonville and communities across Florida. Our attorney Igor Hernandez and our team explain your options in plain language, so your family can focus on care and recovery.<\/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 Your 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\/\">Request Your 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 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--shield 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--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 Jacksonville and 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--document 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>\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>Jacksonville Truck Accident Spinal Cord Injury: What Families Need to Know<\/h2>\n<p>A truck crash can change how a person moves and feels. Often, it happens in an instant. If a Jacksonville truck accident left someone with a spinal cord injury, the injured person and their family may have legal options under Florida law. This guide explains the injury. It also covers how these crashes happen, what a claim can cover, and why Florida&#8217;s deadlines matter.<\/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\/bearded-doctor-in-a-wristwatch-examines-a-woman-s-neck-while-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Orthopedic doctor with a beard examines the neck of a patient in front of a wall of anatomical drawings.\" 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 you or a loved one has been hurt, contact our office promptly so we can review the facts while they are still fresh. 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 a Spinal Cord Injury Means After a Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves. It carries signals between the brain and the body. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke<\/a> explains that the cord has protective layers and fluid. These cushion it from shock. When the cord is hurt, signals below the injury can slow down or stop.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors describe injuries by where they happen along the spine. Injuries in the neck can affect the arms, hands, shoulders and breathing. Injuries lower down usually affect the chest, trunk, legs or pelvis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paraplegia<\/strong> affects the legs and trunk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quadriplegia<\/strong> affects the arms, legs and trunk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete injuries<\/strong> block all signals below the injury point.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incomplete injuries<\/strong> let some signals pass. Some function may be partly kept.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your medical team sorts out the exact level and type. Follow your doctors&#8217; care. This page does not replace medical advice.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for the injured person. It is also for family members who now coordinate care. That includes spouses, parents and adult children.<\/p>\n<h2>How Truck Crashes Cause Spinal Cord Injuries<\/h2>\n<p>Most spinal injuries in truck crashes come from high-impact collisions. Some come from rollovers, jackknifing, or a person being pinned or thrown inside or outside a vehicle. Large trucks weigh far more than passenger cars. So the force in a crash is often greater.<\/p>\n<p>Federal rules set limits. Breaking these limits can point to the cause of a crash.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fatigue.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.3<\/a>, a driver may not drive after 14 consecutive hours on duty. This applies after 10 consecutive hours off duty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distraction.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.80\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 392.80<\/a>, no driver may text while driving, except when texting is necessary to communicate with law enforcement officials or other emergency services. No motor carrier may allow or require it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cargo.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-393.100\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 393.100<\/a>, cargo must be secured. It must not fall, spill or shift in a way that hurts the truck&#8217;s stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Responsibility can reach beyond the driver. A trucking company, a cargo loader, a maintenance provider or an equipment maker may share fault.<\/p>\n<p>Whether a negligent-hiring claim like this one is affected by federal preemption depends on its specific facts and on the law that applies to it.<\/p>\n<p>Crashes involving delivery fleets, such as Amazon or FedEx trucks, often involve several companies. The contracts and relationships between them matter.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Spinal Cord Injury Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek payment for the costs of the injury. It can also seek payment for the losses the injury causes. This includes losses now and in the future. These losses often include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical costs.<\/strong> Emergency care, surgery, hospital stays, rehabilitation, and long-term therapy or nursing care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equipment and home changes.<\/strong> Wheelchairs, lifts, ramps, and changes to a home or vehicle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income.<\/strong> Wages lost during recovery. Also any reduced ability to earn in the future.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and loss of enjoyment of life.<\/strong> The physical and emotional toll of a life-changing injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida law also limits how medical bills are proven. Evidence of past medical treatment that has been paid is limited to the amount actually paid.<\/p>\n<p>When a crash is fatal, the family may bring a wrongful death claim. The decedent&#8217;s personal representative brings the claim. A decedent is the person who died. The claim is for the survivors and the estate (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.20<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.20<\/a>, the decedent&#8217;s personal representative recovers for the benefit of the decedent&#8217;s survivors and estate all damages, as specified in this act. The surviving spouse&#8217;s loss of companionship and protection is listed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">\u00a7 768.21<\/a>. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.20<\/a>, the decedent&#8217;s personal representative recovers for the benefit of the decedent&#8217;s survivors and estate all damages, as specified in this act. A surviving spouse&#8217;s mental pain and suffering from the date of injury is listed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">\u00a7 768.21<\/a>. Minor children may recover for lost parental companionship, instruction and guidance (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.21<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>How a Jacksonville Spinal Cord Injury Claim Works<\/h2>\n<p>A claim usually moves through five stages. Each stage depends on the facts of the crash and the injury.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> You describe the crash, the injury and your questions. The consultation is free and confidential. It has no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preserving evidence.<\/strong> Driver logs, electronic records, dashcam footage, inspection reports and the truck itself can be lost or overwritten. Early action helps protect them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> Medical professionals and accident reconstruction professionals can help explain the injury. They can also help explain how the crash happened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuing the full impact.<\/strong> The injury is measured over time. This includes future care needs and how daily life has changed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or lawsuit.<\/strong> Many claims are resolved with insurers. If a fair resolution cannot be reached, a lawsuit may be filed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No one can predict how long a case will take. Timelines vary with the medical picture, the number of parties and the evidence.<\/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>Florida Deadlines and Why Timing Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets filing deadlines for personal injury and wrongful death claims. These deadlines are called statutes of limitations. Florida law generally sets a two-year deadline for negligence actions, and deadlines apply, so contact the firm promptly (<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(5)(a)<\/a>). Wrongful death actions are also listed in that statute. Section 768.21 does not set filing deadlines; it requires that all potential beneficiaries of a wrongful death recovery, including the decedent&#8217;s estate, be identified in the complaint, and their relationships to the decedent alleged.<\/p>\n<p>Missing a deadline can bar a claim, even a strong one. Deadlines apply. Contact a lawyer promptly. Do not wait for the medical picture to settle.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also uses comparative fault (<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(6)<\/a>). Under Florida&#8217;s comparative fault law, a party found greater than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages. This rule does not apply to personal injury or wrongful death claims arising from medical negligence. How fault is divided depends on the facts of each crash.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Families Bring These Cases to CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. It serves Jacksonville and communities throughout Florida. Our lawyers are licensed and admitted to The Florida Bar. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team includes support staff. They help families stay organized during a difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>The firm handles personal injury matters of every severity. That includes everyday accidents. It also includes catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a>, traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death. The firm also publishes educational content in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free and confidential. It has no obligation to continue. CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>For more on this injury, read our guide to <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/spinal-cord-injury-truck-accident\/\">spinal cord injuries from truck accidents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Jacksonville Truck Accident Spinal Cord Injury Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still have a claim if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida uses comparative fault (<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(6)<\/a>). In a negligence action, a party found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover damages. This does not apply to personal injury or wrongful death actions arising out of medical negligence under chapter 766.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can bring a claim if a family member dies?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Florida, the decedent&#8217;s personal representative brings the wrongful death action. The action is for the survivors and the estate.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to talk to the trucking company&#8217;s insurer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not have to handle those calls alone. A lawyer can communicate with insurers. That way, the family can focus on care.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the truck was an Amazon or FedEx delivery vehicle?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivery and contractor relationships can affect who may be responsible. We review those details during the free consultation.<\/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\/m-dico-examina-radiograf-a-de-columna-vertebral-con-bol-graf-photo-25.jpg\" alt=\"A doctor points a pen at a spine X-ray film in a hospital setting.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With CHG Before the Deadlines Pass<\/h2>\n<p>If a loved one is in a hospital or rehabilitation center, you are carrying a great deal. You may be learning new medical terms. You may also be wondering what the crash means for your family&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p>You do not have to sort out the legal side on your own. Reach out to CHG Personal Injury Lawyers. Talk through the crash, the injury and your family&#8217;s questions. Florida deadlines apply. The sooner you talk with us, the more time we have to review the facts. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a> to schedule your free, confidential first consultation.<\/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. 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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 We Can Help Your Family<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-Language Answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain what a spinal cord injury means, what your claim may involve, and what questions to ask, 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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evidence and Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help gather crash reports, medical records, and other documents that describe what happened and how your injury affects daily 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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team handles the paperwork and insurance communication so you and your family can concentrate on your care and your home 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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for the Whole Family<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spinal cord injuries affect spouses, parents, and children too. We listen to everyone in the family and explain each option clearly.<\/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\">Important: Deadlines Apply<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida law sets deadlines for filing injury claims, and evidence from a truck crash can be lost quickly. If you or a loved one has been hurt, contact our office promptly so we can review the facts while they are still fresh. Continue following your doctors&#x27; care at all times.<\/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\">Steps to Take After a Truck Crash<\/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\">1. Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seek emergency care right away and follow your doctors&#x27; treatment plan, including follow-up visits and therapy.<\/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\">2. Protect the Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep photos, witness names, the police report number, and any records of your medical bills and missed work.<\/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\">3. Be Careful With Statements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance companies may contact you quickly. Speak with a lawyer before giving recorded statements or signing 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\">4. Contact CHG<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out for a free, confidential consultation. We can explain your situation and the next steps under Florida law.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Igor Hernandez About Your Family&#x27;s Next Steps<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request Your 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 Your Free, Confidential Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/florida-truck-accident-statute-of-limitations\/\">Florida Truck Accident Statute of Limitations: Deadlines You Need to Know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury\/\">Spinal Cord Injuries: A Guide for Victims and Families Facing Paralysis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paraplegia\/\">Paraplegia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/tetraplegia\/\">Tetraplegia<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/key-biscayne\/\">Truck Accidents in Key Biscayne<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/life-after-paralysis-truck-crash-care-costs\/\">Life After Paralysis From a Truck Crash: Care, Costs, and Your Claim<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/lifetime-cost-catastrophic-truck-injuries\/\">The Lifetime Cost of Catastrophic Truck Accident Injuries<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/lifetime-cost-catastrophic-truck-injury\/\">Long-Term Costs of a Catastrophic Truck Injury: Lifetime Care<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/long-term-care-after-catastrophic-truck-crash\/\">Life After a Truck Crash: Long-Term Care Needs for Catastrophic Injuries<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A truck crash can cause a spinal cord injury. 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