{"id":9045,"date":"2026-07-25T13:47:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T13:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/florida-truck-accident-spinal-cord-injury-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:44:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:44:55","slug":"florida-truck-accident-spinal-cord-injury-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/florida-truck-accident-spinal-cord-injury-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Truck Accident Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer"},"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=\"Young adult in a wheelchair working with a physical therapist in a spinal cord injury rehabilitation gym.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/young-adult-in-a-wheelchair-working-with-a-physical-therapis-photo-95.png\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><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\">Truck Accident Spinal Cord Injury \u00b7 Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">When a Truck Crash Changes Everything, You Need Advocates Who Understand Spinal Cord Injuries<\/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 commercial truck weighs many times more than a passenger vehicle. When one collides with your car, the result can be paralysis and permanent impairment. Our licensed Florida attorneys stand with catastrophically injured people and their families.<\/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\">Focused on Catastrophic Injury Cases<\/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\">Based in Florida, cases handled nationwide<\/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\">$0<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Upfront cost \u2014 contingency fee representation<\/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\">Bar<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Licensed, Florida Bar\u2013admitted 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--chat 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\">Bilingual English &amp; Spanish support<\/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>Florida Truck Accident Spinal Cord &amp; Paralysis Injury Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Did a commercial truck crash leave your husband, wife, child, or parent paralyzed? Right now, you should not have to decode legal terms.<\/p>\n<p>You are watching monitors in a trauma unit. You hear words like &#8220;C5&#8221; and &#8220;incomplete injury.&#8221; You are trying to picture what the rest of life looks like.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for you first \u2014 the family in the middle of a crisis. It also covers the legal fight that comes next.<\/p>\n<p>A Florida truck accident spinal cord injury lawyer can help in many ways. They can investigate the wreck. They can save the truck&#8217;s data before it disappears. They can find everyone who shares the blame. And they can build a claim that covers a lifetime of care \u2014 not just this month&#8217;s hospital bills.<\/p>\n<p>The trucking company&#8217;s insurer often starts working the case within hours. You deserve someone doing the same for your family.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free, confidential case evaluation<\/a>.<\/strong> No cost, no obligation.<\/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\/neurosurgeon-reviewing-a-cervical-spine-mri-showing-spinal-c-photo.png\" alt=\"Neurosurgeon reviewing a cervical-spine MRI showing spinal cord injury.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>First, What the Doctors Are Telling You<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the diagnosis helps you make decisions. It also helps your lawyer show the true impact.<\/p>\n<p>Below is the same framework doctors and rehab teams use. It comes from trusted medical sources \u2014 not sensational claims.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The injury level decides how much of the body is affected.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> explains a simple rule. The higher the injury on the spinal cord, the greater the loss of function.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quadriplegia (also called tetraplegia).<\/strong> This comes from damage to the <strong>cervical spine (the neck, C1\u2013C8)<\/strong>. It can affect all four limbs and the trunk. High neck injuries can even affect the muscles used to breathe. Some people then need a ventilator (a machine that helps them breathe).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paraplegia.<\/strong> This comes from injury to the <strong>thoracic, lumbar, or sacral spine (the mid-back and lower back)<\/strong>. It usually affects the legs and lower body. The arms and hands are often spared.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Complete vs. incomplete \u2014 and why the words matter.<\/strong> Doctors grade spinal cord injuries with two tools. One is the <strong>International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI)<\/strong>. The other is the <strong>ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS)<\/strong>. Both come from the <a href=\"https:\/\/asia-spinalinjury.org\/international-standards-neurological-classification-sci-isncsci\/\">American Spinal Injury Association<\/a>. In plain terms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>complete<\/strong> injury (AIS grade A) means no movement or feeling is left in the lowest sacral (tailbone-area) segments. No signal gets through below the injury.<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>incomplete<\/strong> injury (AIS grades B\u2013D) means some feeling or movement remains below the injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ask the care team which ASIA grade they gave. That single letter shapes rehab goals and equipment needs. It also shapes how your future-care costs are figured. Your lawyer will need it too.<\/p>\n<p>This page is about catastrophic, permanent spinal cord and back\/neck injuries only. That means quadriplegia, paraplegia, crushed or broken vertebrae, and severe nerve damage. It does not cover whiplash, soft-tissue strains, or minor fractures.<\/p>\n<h2>When a Truck Crash Causes a Spinal Cord Injury<\/h2>\n<p>Physics is the problem. Under the <strong>Federal Bridge Formula<\/strong> and federal weight limits, a fully loaded tractor-trailer can legally weigh up to <strong>80,000 pounds<\/strong>. That is about 20 times a typical car.<\/p>\n<p>When that mass strikes a car, the spine takes forces the body was never built to survive. The damage is often permanent.<\/p>\n<p>Spinal injuries rarely happen alone. Many clients also suffer a <a href=\"\/resources\/traumatic-brain-injuries\/\">traumatic brain injury<\/a>, an <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-injuries\/\">amputation<\/a>, or <a href=\"\/resources\/severe-burn-injuries\/\">severe burns<\/a> in the same crash. A serious claim must cover all of it.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Truck Spinal Injury Cases Are Different From Car Crashes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Federal trucking rules create a paper trail \u2014 if you save it.<\/strong> Interstate carriers must follow the <strong>Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 C.F.R. Parts 350\u2013399)<\/strong>, enforced by the FMCSA. These rules cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>hours-of-service<\/strong> limits, which cap how long a driver can drive (49 C.F.R. Part 395)<\/li>\n<li>driver qualification files (Part 391)<\/li>\n<li>vehicle inspection and maintenance (Part 396)<\/li>\n<li>cargo securement, which means how the load is tied down (Part 393)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A logbook violation or a skipped brake check can be direct proof of negligence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Many parties may share the blame.<\/strong> Fault often reaches past the driver. It may include the trucking company, a maintenance contractor, or the shipper or loader who overloaded or badly secured the cargo. It may also include a freight broker or a parts maker.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The evidence erases itself.<\/strong> Since December 2017, most trucks must use an <strong>electronic logging device (ELD)<\/strong>. This records the driver&#8217;s hours. The <strong>engine control module (ECM)<\/strong> \u2014 the &#8220;black box&#8221; \u2014 records speed, braking, and throttle in the seconds before impact.<\/p>\n<p>Dashcam and telematics data, driver logs, and inspection reports all matter. Some of this is overwritten in weeks. That happens unless a <strong>spoliation (legal hold) letter<\/strong> goes out right away. A legal hold letter tells the trucking company to save the evidence. This is often the most time-sensitive reason to call a lawyer early.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bigger policies, faster defense.<\/strong> Interstate carriers hauling freight generally must carry at least <strong>$750,000<\/strong> in liability coverage under <strong>49 C.F.R. \u00a7387.9<\/strong>. Many carry far more, with extra layered policies.<\/p>\n<p>That money buys a defense team that may reach the scene within hours. Your family needs its own advocate just as fast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lifetime costs are huge \u2014 and easy to undervalue.<\/strong> The <strong>National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC)<\/strong> publishes yearly data. It shows the first-year and ongoing costs of a spinal cord injury. Over a lifetime, they run from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. The exact amount depends on injury level and age at injury. An insurer&#8217;s early estimate almost never reflects a real life-care plan.<\/p>\n<h2>What Our Representation Includes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immediate evidence preservation.<\/strong> We send legal hold letters to lock down ELD, ECM, dashcam, and telematics data. We find every possibly responsible party before records go stale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The right experts.<\/strong> We work with accident reconstructionists, treating and independent doctors, vocational experts, and <strong>certified life-care planners<\/strong>. They turn the ASIA grade and medical record into a lifetime budget.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full damages, not just bills.<\/strong> This includes past and future medical care, attendant or around-the-clock care, adaptive equipment, home and vehicle changes, lost wages, lost earning ability, and pain and suffering.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dealing with the insurers.<\/strong> We handle adjusters and defense lawyers so your family can focus on recovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution \u2014 or trial.<\/strong> We negotiate for a fair settlement. We also prepare every case as if it will go to trial, because a credible trial posture moves fair offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We work on a <strong>contingency fee<\/strong>. You typically owe no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. The case evaluation is free.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> We listen, review what happened, and explain your options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence preservation.<\/strong> We move fast to secure the truck&#8217;s data, witness accounts, and scene evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical and damages picture.<\/strong> We work with treating doctors and experts to document current and future needs \u2014 anchored to the ASIA classification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Liability.<\/strong> We pin down the negligence and every party who may share the blame.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We present a documented claim and push for a fair result.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation if needed.<\/strong> If no fair offer comes, we file suit and prepare for trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Florida&#8217;s deadline matters.<\/strong> For most negligence claims arising on or after <strong>March 24, 2023<\/strong>, the statute of limitations (the legal filing deadline) is <strong>two years<\/strong> 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>. Miss it and the claim can be barred entirely \u2014 no matter how serious the injury is. Calling early protects both the deadline and the evidence.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>We focus on catastrophic, life-altering injuries<\/strong> \u2014 spinal cord injury, paralysis, and <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-and-neck-injuries\/\">catastrophic back and neck injuries<\/a> \u2014 not minor claims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensed and admitted<\/strong> to The Florida Bar. We take catastrophic cases nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual.<\/strong> English and Spanish resources for clients and families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team approach.<\/strong> Medical, engineering, and life-care experts document the real, lifelong cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication and respect<\/strong> through one of the hardest times a family can face.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case is different, and no lawyer can promise a specific result. What we commit to is careful, focused, well-resourced work on your behalf.<\/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 truck accident spinal cord injury lawyer in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work on a contingency fee. So you typically pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. The first case evaluation is free.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does my loved one&#8217;s &#8220;ASIA grade&#8221; mean for the case?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ASIA Impairment Scale (A through E) describes how complete the injury is and how much function remains. It drives the rehab plan. It also drives the life-care projections that set future-care damages. We build the claim around it.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I still have a case if the crash was partly my loved one&#8217;s fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. Florida uses modified comparative negligence 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>. This generally bars recovery if the injured person is found more than 50% at fault. Fault is often disputed, so don&#8217;t assume the door is closed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I start a case while my loved one is still hospitalized or can&#8217;t communicate?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A family member or legal representative can begin the process and preserve evidence while your loved one recovers.<\/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 in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally two years for negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023. But deadlines can vary. Contact a lawyer promptly \u2014 waiting can cost you both evidence and legal rights.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does CHG Personal Injury Lawyers handle cases outside Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We&#8217;re a Florida-based firm and 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\/person-using-a-wheelchair-looking-forward-with-quiet-resolve-photo-100.png\" alt=\"Person using a wheelchair looking forward with quiet resolve after a catastrophic 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 Florida Truck Accident Spinal Injury Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Truck data can be overwritten in weeks, and legal deadlines are firm. Is your family facing <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a> after a commercial truck crash? We&#8217;re ready to listen and explain your options in plain language \u2014 in English or Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"\/resources\/truck-accidents\/\">catastrophic truck accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injuries\/\">spinal cord injuries<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/resources\/paralysis-paraplegia-quadriplegia\/\">paralysis (paraplegia and quadriplegia)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us for a free, confidential case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This page is general information, not legal advice. It doesn&#8217;t create an attorney-client relationship or guarantee any outcome. For consumer guidance, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">The Florida Bar<\/a>.<\/em><\/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\">Why Families Turn to CHG After a Catastrophic Truck Crash<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused on Life-Altering Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We concentrate on catastrophic cases \u2014 spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and permanent impairment \u2014 not routine claims.<\/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\">We Speak With You, Not Around You<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plain-language guidance for the injured person and their family, in English or Spanish.<\/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\">Contingency Fee<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You typically pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. Your first case evaluation is free.<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empathy Backed by Diligence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand paralysis reshapes a life. We work to document the full, long-term impact of your injury.<\/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\">Act Before Key Evidence Disappears<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucking companies often move quickly after a serious crash. Truck logs, black-box data, and maintenance records can be lost or overwritten. Speaking with an attorney early can help preserve the proof your case may depend on.<\/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 Now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Questions After a Truck Crash Spinal Cord Injury<\/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\">What does it cost to hire us?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work on a contingency fee. You typically pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you, and the first case evaluation is free.<\/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\">What is an &quot;ASIA grade&quot;?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ASIA Impairment Scale (A through E) describes how complete a spinal cord injury is. It helps explain the severity and long-term prognosis that a catastrophic case must account for.<\/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\">Who can be held responsible?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, the truck driver, the trucking company, and others in the chain may share responsibility. We investigate to identify every accountable party.<\/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 take cases outside Florida?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We are based in Florida and take catastrophic injury cases nationwide.<\/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=\"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\">Tell Us What Happened. 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