{"id":8923,"date":"2026-07-25T09:07:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T09:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/jacksonville-catastrophic-back-neck-injury-attorney\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:48:22","slug":"jacksonville-catastrophic-back-neck-injury-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/jacksonville-catastrophic-back-neck-injury-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Back and Neck Injury Attorney | CHG Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Person using a wheelchair looking forward with quiet resolve after a catastrophic spinal injury.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-97.png\" width=\"1584\" height=\"672\"\/><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\">Jacksonville Catastrophic Back &amp; Neck Injury<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">When a Serious Back or Neck Injury Changes Everything<\/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);\">A catastrophic spinal injury can affect how you move, work, and live for the rest of your life. Our licensed Florida attorneys help Jacksonville victims and families pursue the accountability and compensation they deserve.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Families Turn to 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--chat 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 case evaluation<\/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--check chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">$0<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">No fee unless we recover for you<\/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\">FL Bar<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Licensed, admitted Florida attorneys<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">EN\/ES<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We serve English &amp; Spanish speakers<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published July 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Jacksonville Catastrophic Back and Neck Injury Attorney<\/h2>\n<p>Has a severe back or neck injury changed your life forever? Or did it take someone you love? A Jacksonville catastrophic injury attorney at CHG Personal Injury Lawyers can help. We will review your case for free. We will explain your options in English or Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>We focus on serious, permanent spine injuries \u2014 not minor strains. We also work on a contingency fee. That means you owe no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free, confidential case evaluation now.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-92.png\" alt=\"Young adult in a wheelchair working with a physical therapist in a spinal-cord-injury rehabilitation gym.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1584\" height=\"672\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>First, Is This Page for You? A Quick Self-Check<\/h2>\n<p>Many law firm pages cover everything. They mix a sore neck from a fender-bender with lifelong <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a>. We don&#8217;t. This page is only for people with a <strong>permanent, life-altering<\/strong> spine injury. Being honest about that up front saves you time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This page is for you if the injury involves:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia), or partial paralysis<\/li>\n<li>Loss of feeling, movement, or bladder\/bowel control<\/li>\n<li>Damage to the spinal cord itself<\/li>\n<li>Cauda equina syndrome (a lower-spine nerve emergency)<\/li>\n<li>A broken vertebra that needed surgery or fusion and left lasting harm<\/li>\n<li>A fatal spine injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This page is <em>not<\/em> for<\/strong> whiplash or ordinary soft-tissue strains. It is also not for a herniated disc that heals with therapy. And it is not for a fracture that mends fully. Those injuries are real and worth taking seriously. But our attorneys do not handle them. You deserve a firm that focuses on the injury you actually have.<\/p>\n<p>We help injured people and families across Jacksonville and all of Florida. We also take catastrophic cases nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2>The Difference That Changes Everything: A Broken Bone vs. a Damaged Cord<\/h2>\n<p>This is the most misunderstood point in spine cases. It also drives the value and difficulty of a claim. A broken bone in your back is <strong>not<\/strong> the same as damage to your spinal cord.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your vertebrae<\/strong> are the 33 stacked bones that form the spinal column. A <strong>vertebral fracture<\/strong> is a break in one of those bones. Many fractures heal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your spinal cord<\/strong> is the bundle of nerves inside those bones. It carries signals between your brain and the rest of your body. Unlike a broken bone, the spinal cord does not grow back. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/todays-care\/living-with-paralysis\/newly-paralyzed\/how-the-spinal-cord-works\/\">Christopher &amp; Dana Reeve Foundation<\/a>, damage at one level of the cord affects everything below that point. That is why a neck injury can affect all four limbs. A lower-back injury may spare the arms.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> explains what a spinal cord injury can cause. It can bring loss of movement, loss of feeling, and loss of bladder or bowel control. Doctors sort these injuries in two ways you will hear often:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Complete vs. incomplete.<\/strong> A &#8220;complete&#8221; injury means no function below the injury level. &#8220;Incomplete&#8221; means some function remains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The ASIA scale.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/asia-spinalinjury.org\/international-standards-neurological-classification-sci-isncsci\/\">American Spinal Injury Association<\/a> sets the standard grading system. It is called the ASIA Impairment Scale, with grades A through E. Doctors use it to grade how severe the injury is. Your ASIA grade often becomes key evidence of permanent harm in a legal claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why does this matter for your case? Three things point to <strong>permanent<\/strong> harm: a vertebral fracture with cord damage, a documented ASIA grade, or <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/cauda-equina-syndrome\/\">cauda equina syndrome<\/a>. That is the kind of injury this page covers. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nscisc.uab.edu\/\">National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC)<\/a>, a spinal cord injury often means a lifetime of care. A well-built claim must account for that lifetime cost.<\/p>\n<h2>How These Injuries Happen (Cases We Take)<\/h2>\n<p>Catastrophic spine injuries usually come from high-force events. They can also come from someone&#8217;s serious failure to keep people safe.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Truck and large-vehicle crashes.<\/strong> A loaded tractor-trailer can weigh 20\u201330 times more than a car. That force is enough to break the spine or sever the cord. See our <a href=\"\/resources\/truck-accidents\/\">truck accident<\/a> page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Falls from height,<\/strong> or being struck by heavy equipment or objects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical negligence<\/strong> that causes or worsens spine damage. One example is a missed cauda equina diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Being attacked on someone else&#8217;s property.<\/strong> This one surprises many people. So we explain it plainly below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When You Were Hurt in an Attack on Someone Else&#8217;s Property<\/h3>\n<p>Say you were assaulted, shot, robbed, or sexually assaulted somewhere. It could be an apartment complex, a parking lot or garage, a hotel or motel, a bar or nightclub, a gas station, a store, or an ATM. In the moment, it feels like only the attacker is to blame.<\/p>\n<p>But ask yourself a few questions. Was the front gate broken? Were the security cameras fake or turned off? Was the parking lot pitch dark? Had guards been cut to save money \u2014 even after earlier crimes on the same property?<\/p>\n<p>A property owner must provide <strong>reasonable security<\/strong>. Say the owner failed to do that. And say that failure helped make the attack possible. Then the owner may share legal blame for your injuries.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to know the legal label to have a case. But now that you understand the situation, here is the term lawyers use: <strong>negligent security<\/strong>. It is a form of premises liability. Did a violent attack on unsafe property leave you with a catastrophic injury? Read more on our negligent security page \u2014 and reach out. Camera footage is often erased within days, so acting quickly matters.<\/p>\n<h2>What Our Jacksonville Attorneys Do for You<\/h2>\n<p>We build your case from the ground up. That way you can focus on healing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full investigation.<\/strong> We reconstruct crashes. We request trucking logs and event-data-recorder (&#8220;black box&#8221;) data. We pull property and prior-crime records. We secure surveillance footage and police reports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finding everyone responsible.<\/strong> We identify each party at fault and every insurance policy. This is often the difference between a limited recovery and one that covers lifetime needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building the medical picture.<\/strong> We work with your doctors and specialists. We document your ASIA classification, your current condition, and your future needs. This usually comes through a <strong>life-care plan<\/strong> made by a certified planner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calculating full damages.<\/strong> This covers past and future medical care, lost income and reduced earning ability, home and vehicle changes, adaptive equipment, and pain and suffering.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiating and litigating.<\/strong> We pursue a fair settlement. When needed, we file suit and try the case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual service throughout,<\/strong> in English and Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team today \u2014 the evaluation is free.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Serving Jacksonville&#8217;s Spanish-Speaking Families<\/h2>\n<p>Jacksonville has a large and growing Spanish-speaking community. Too often, these families struggle to find lawyers who explain a complex case in their own language. We handle every step in <strong>English or Spanish<\/strong>. That includes your first call, document review, medical coordination, negotiation, and trial. Nothing important gets lost in translation. <em>Hablamos espa\u00f1ol.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: Step by Step (and a Realistic Timeline)<\/h2>\n<p>Here is how a catastrophic spine case usually moves forward. We can&#8217;t promise how long yours will take. We can&#8217;t promise what it will resolve for. Every case is different. But we can tell you honestly how the process works.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> We listen, review your documents, and explain your options. No cost, no obligation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and evidence preservation<\/strong> (often the first days and weeks). We move fast to save footage, vehicle data, and witness accounts before they disappear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical documentation<\/strong> (weeks to months). This step often takes the longest, and it should. Full damages depend on knowing your long-term outlook. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> notes that spinal cord injuries carry lasting complications. Settling too early, before your future needs are clear, can leave real money on the table.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We present the full picture \u2014 including the life-care plan \u2014 to insurers and defendants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation and trial.<\/strong> If no fair offer comes, we file suit and prepare to try your case.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Why Families Choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focused practice.<\/strong> We handle catastrophic injuries \u2014 spinal cord injuries, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns, and catastrophic spine trauma. We do not handle routine claims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensed and admitted.<\/strong> Our attorneys are members of The Florida Bar. Before you hire any lawyer, review the Bar&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">consumer resources<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No fee unless we recover.<\/strong> We work on a contingency fee. You owe no attorney fee unless we obtain a recovery for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual, plain-language communication<\/strong> in English and Spanish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Florida-based, nationwide reach.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Compensation You May Be Able to Recover<\/h2>\n<p>Compensation in a catastrophic spine case has a purpose. It covers what you have already lost. It also covers what the injury will cost you for years to come. Every case is different, and no one can promise a specific result. Depending on the facts, you may be able to recover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current and future medical care, surgeries, and rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Long-term or in-home attendant care<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and reduced future earning ability<\/li>\n<li>Wheelchairs, assistive devices, and home or vehicle changes<\/li>\n<li>Physical pain, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<li>In a wrongful death case: funeral costs and the losses of surviving family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>One Florida rule you should know.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7768.81<\/a>, Florida uses <strong>modified comparative negligence<\/strong>. If you are found more than 50% at fault for your own injury, you generally cannot recover damages. This is why a careful, early investigation matters. Defendants will try to shift blame onto you.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does it cost to hire a Jacksonville catastrophic injury attorney?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The case evaluation is free. We work on a contingency fee. You owe no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file a claim in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply, and they vary by case type. Under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a795.11<\/a>, many negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023 have a two-year limit. Evidence like surveillance footage disappears quickly. So contact a lawyer promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What&#8217;s the difference between a broken vertebra and a spinal cord injury?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A vertebral fracture is a break in a spinal bone, and many heal. A spinal cord injury is damage to the nerves inside the spine. It can cause permanent loss of movement or feeling. See the section above for how doctors grade severity.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was hurt during an attack on someone else&#8217;s property?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A property owner must provide reasonable security \u2014 working locks, gates, lighting, cameras, or guards. Say the owner failed to do that, and you were seriously hurt in an attack. Then you may have a claim against that owner (a negligent security claim).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to go to court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many cases resolve through negotiation. But we prepare every case for trial, in case a fair settlement isn&#8217;t offered.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you help if a loved one didn&#8217;t survive?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Families can pursue a wrongful death claim after a fatal spine injury.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do you handle cases outside Jacksonville?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We are a Florida-based firm, and we take catastrophic injury cases nationwide.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/neurosurgeon-examining-a-cervical-spine-mri-scan-showing-a-s-photo.png\" alt=\"Neurosurgeon examining a cervical-spine MRI scan showing a spinal cord injury.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Jacksonville Catastrophic Injury Attorney Today<\/h2>\n<p>Your consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation. Here is one important tip. Don&#8217;t give a recorded statement to an insurance company before you speak with an attorney. What you say can be used to reduce or deny your claim.<\/p>\n<p>Are you or someone you love facing a catastrophic back or neck injury? Reach out. A Jacksonville catastrophic injury attorney at CHG Personal Injury Lawyers will listen, in English or Spanish, and explain your options.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for your free case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For related reading, visit our catastrophic back and neck injuries and <a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injuries\/\">spinal cord injuries<\/a> pages.<\/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.<\/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\">Catastrophic Back and Neck Injuries We Handle<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spinal Cord Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damage to the spinal cord that disrupts signals between the brain and body, often causing permanent loss of function.<\/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--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paralysis (Paraplegia &amp; Quadriplegia)<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loss of movement and sensation below the level of injury, requiring lifelong care and adaptation.<\/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\">Severe Vertebral Trauma<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catastrophic fractures, dislocations, and crush injuries to the spine that lead to permanent impairment.<\/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\">Injuries With Nerve Damage<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serious neck and back trauma that causes lasting nerve damage, chronic loss of function, or dependence on ongoing treatment.<\/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=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Deadlines Apply in Florida<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida law limits how long you have to bring a claim after a serious injury, and the deadline varies by case type. Waiting too long can end your right to recover. Speak with an attorney as soon as you can to protect your options.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to a Lawyer 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\">How Serious Spinal Injuries Happen<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Truck Accidents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The force of a large-truck collision can cause devastating damage to the spine. We investigate the trucking company, driver, and other responsible parties.<\/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\">Attacks on Unsafe Property<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were assaulted, shot, or attacked on someone else&#x27;s property \u2014 an apartment complex, parking garage, hotel, or business \u2014 and the owner failed to provide reasonable security like working locks, lighting, or guards, you may have a claim against that owner. 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We work on a contingency fee, so you owe no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.<\/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\">How long do I have to file?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply and vary by case type under Florida law. Because these limits can bar your claim, it&#x27;s best to speak with an attorney promptly.<\/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\">Do you take cases outside Jacksonville?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We are a Florida-based firm and handle catastrophic injury cases across Florida and nationwide.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you help Spanish speakers?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. 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