{"id":9062,"date":"2026-07-25T14:28:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T14:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/florida-truck-accident-amputation-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:44:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:44:37","slug":"florida-truck-accident-amputation-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/florida-truck-accident-amputation-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Truck Accident Amputation Lawyer | CHG"},"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 with a prosthetic leg practicing walking to rebuild daily independence after an amputation.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-to-rebuild-d-photo.jpg\" 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 Amputation Injuries \u00b7 Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Losing a Limb in a Truck Crash Changes Everything. We Help You Fight Back.<\/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);\">When a large commercial truck causes an amputation or crush injury, the harm is permanent and the stakes are enormous. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers represent people and families across Florida in catastrophic truck accident claims.<\/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 Injured 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\">Initial 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--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\">Attorney fees unless we recover<\/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 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\">Bilingual client service<\/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>Truck Accident Amputation &amp; Limb Loss Lawyer in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Did a truck crash cost you an arm, leg, hand, or foot? You probably have three questions right now: <strong>Can I recover anything? Who actually pays for this? And what is a claim like mine worth?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This page answers those questions in plain language. We do that before we say a word about our firm. You deserve information, not a sales pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Losing a limb is not a single event. It means surgeries, prosthetics, home changes, and years of adjustment. A legal claim, when one exists, shifts those lifetime costs onto the people whose carelessness caused them. It keeps those costs off you and your family.<\/p>\n<p>We are a Florida-based firm. We focus only on catastrophic, permanent injuries. We take these cases nationwide. We work with clients in <strong>English and Spanish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free, confidential case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong> There is no fee to talk.<\/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\/aftermath-of-a-serious-commercial-truck-collision-on-a-highw-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Aftermath of a serious commercial truck collision on a highway at dusk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>First, Your Real Questions \u2014 Answered Plainly<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I recover?<\/strong> If someone else&#8217;s carelessness helped cause the crash, you may have a claim. This is true even if you were partly at fault. (More on Florida&#8217;s shared-fault rule below.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who pays?<\/strong> Almost never the driver&#8217;s personal savings. Payment comes from layers of commercial insurance. Often more than one company&#8217;s policy is involved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is it worth?<\/strong> That depends on your medical, prosthetic, and income losses over your lifetime. Any lawyer who names a number before reviewing your records is guessing. And no lawyer may promise a result.<\/p>\n<h2>Two Paths to Limb Loss \u2014 Why It Doesn&#8217;t Have to Happen at the Scene<\/h2>\n<p>Most competitor pages describe amputation as if it always happens in the wreck. It often does not. There are two paths, and <strong>both belong in a claim<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Traumatic amputation (at the scene).<\/strong> The crash itself severs or destroys the limb. This often happens when a car slides under a trailer, or a limb is trapped and crushed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgical amputation (delayed).<\/strong> The limb survives the impact. But doctors must remove it hours, days, or even weeks later. This happens with <strong>crush injuries<\/strong>, <strong>compartment syndrome<\/strong> (dangerous pressure that cuts off blood flow inside the limb \u2014 a surgical emergency), fractures with torn arteries, or infection that will not heal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your amputation was surgical, the crash still caused it. Insurers sometimes argue the surgery &#8220;broke the chain&#8221; of causation. It did not. A well-built case documents the medical record that links the trauma to the operation.<\/p>\n<h2>Who This Service Is For<\/h2>\n<p>This service is for people in Florida \u2014 and beyond \u2014 who lost a limb after a crash with a semi, 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer, box truck, dump truck, or other commercial vehicle. It is also for families who lost a loved one to these injuries.<\/p>\n<p>You are in the right place if you face:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leg amputation<\/strong> \u2014 above or below the knee<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arm amputation<\/strong> \u2014 above or below the elbow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of a hand, foot, fingers, or toes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Partial amputation<\/strong> of any limb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our work is limited to serious, permanent injuries. If your injury is minor or short-term, we are not the right fit. We will tell you so honestly.<\/p>\n<h2>How Truck Crashes Cause Limb Loss<\/h2>\n<p>A loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to <strong>80,000 pounds<\/strong>. That is the federal weight limit for interstate highways under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/23\/127\">23 U.S.C. \u00a7127<\/a>. A typical passenger car weighs around 4,000 pounds. That huge difference is why these crashes take limbs.<\/p>\n<p>Common crash types include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Underride collisions<\/strong> \u2014 a car slides beneath a trailer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jackknife and rollover crashes<\/strong> \u2014 violent, twisting forces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Override crashes<\/strong> \u2014 a truck rides up over the front of a car<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cargo spills<\/strong> \u2014 unsecured loads that crush or pin people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fault often traces back to driver fatigue, distraction, speeding, drunk driving, or skipped truck maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2>Who May Be Responsible \u2014 Usually More Than the Driver<\/h2>\n<p>This part changes everything about who pays. In truck cases, several parties may share the blame. Each may bring its own insurance policy toward your lifetime costs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The truck driver<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The trucking company (motor carrier)<\/strong> \u2014 for careless hiring, training, or scheduling<\/li>\n<li><strong>A separate company that loaded or secured the cargo<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A maintenance provider<\/strong> that serviced the truck or trailer<\/li>\n<li><strong>A parts maker<\/strong> if a defective part failed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interstate trucking companies must follow the <strong>Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations<\/strong>. Two rules matter often.<\/p>\n<p>First are <strong>hours-of-service<\/strong> limits (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-49\/subtitle-B\/chapter-III\/subchapter-B\/part-395\">49 CFR Part 395<\/a>). These cap how long a driver may drive \u2014 generally an <strong>11-hour driving limit within a 14-hour window<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Second is driver drug and alcohol testing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-49\/subtitle-B\/chapter-III\/subchapter-B\/part-382\">49 CFR Part 382<\/a>). When a carrier breaks these rules, the violation can help prove negligence. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/\">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration<\/a> publishes the full framework.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let us find every party who may owe you. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Start with a free case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What a Strong Claim Requires \u2014 and What We Do<\/h2>\n<p>We build your case from the evidence up. Here is what that involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fast evidence preservation.<\/strong> We send spoliation letters. These demand the truck&#8217;s electronic control module (&#8220;black box&#8221;) data, driver logs, dashcam video, dispatch records, and maintenance files before anyone overwrites them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full investigation.<\/strong> We work with crash-reconstruction experts. We inspect the vehicles and pull hiring records and testing results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical and financial documentation.<\/strong> We coordinate with your doctors, <strong>prosthetists<\/strong> (specialists who build artificial limbs), a <strong>certified life-care planner<\/strong>, and economists to establish your true lifetime cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All insurer communication.<\/strong> We deal with the trucking company&#8217;s adjusters and defense team so you do not have to.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifetime-cost analysis.<\/strong> Prosthetic devices usually need replacement every <strong>3 to 5 years<\/strong>, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amputee-coalition.org\/\">Amputee Coalition<\/a>. Most first offers ignore this recurring cost. We document every replacement, plus home and vehicle changes and ongoing care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation and, when necessary, trial.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Compensation a Claim May Cover<\/h2>\n<p>An amputation is not a one-time expense. It lasts a lifetime. A claim may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical care<\/strong> \u2014 surgeries, hospital stays, and rehab, past and future<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prosthetic limbs<\/strong> \u2014 plus a lifetime of replacements, fittings, and maintenance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income and lost earning power<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Home, vehicle, and workplace changes<\/strong> for accessibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain, suffering, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful-death damages<\/strong> for families who lost a loved one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case is different. The value depends on the facts and evidence. No lawyer can promise a specific result.<\/p>\n<h2>How It Works: Step by Step<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> Tell us what happened \u2014 confidential, no fee to talk, in English or Spanish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation begins.<\/strong> We move fast to preserve trucking records before they disappear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damages documentation.<\/strong> We build a life-care plan. It maps your future medical and living needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Claim and negotiation.<\/strong> We present your case to the insurers and push for full value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation and trial.<\/strong> If the offer is not fair, we file suit and take the case to court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>A note on timing:<\/strong> we move fast on evidence but patiently on value. Rushing to settle before we understand your lifetime needs can leave you paying for this injury yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Acting Quickly Protects You \u2014 Deadlines and Evidence<\/h2>\n<p>Florida generally gives you <strong>two years<\/strong> to file a personal-injury lawsuit. This applies to claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, 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>. Some situations shorten or change that window. So confirm your exact deadline early. Miss it, and you may lose the right to recover anything.<\/p>\n<p>Trucking evidence has a shorter clock. Under federal rules, motor carriers must keep most <strong>driver logs for only six months<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-49\/subtitle-B\/chapter-III\/subchapter-B\/part-395\">49 CFR \u00a7395.8<\/a>). Black-box data can be overwritten far sooner. Early legal action helps preserve it. Before you speak at length with any insurer or sign anything, talk to a lawyer.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us now for your free evaluation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Catastrophic-injury focus<\/strong> \u2014 spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, and limb loss. This is our core work, not a side practice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensed Florida Bar attorneys<\/strong>, Florida-based, handling cases nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trucking-specific experience<\/strong> with commercial crash evidence and lifetime-cost claims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual service<\/strong> \u2014 full communication in English and Spanish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contingency fee<\/strong> \u2014 no attorney&#8217;s fee unless we recover for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can learn more about choosing a lawyer through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">The Florida Bar&#8217;s consumer resources<\/a>.<\/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 you?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work on a contingency fee. You pay no attorney&#8217;s fee unless we recover money for you. The first evaluation is free.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have a case if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. 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 modified comparative fault. Your recovery drops by your share of the blame. A person found <strong>more than 50% at fault<\/strong> generally recovers nothing. An evaluation is still worth your time.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if doctors removed the limb after the crash, not at the scene?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surgical amputation caused by crash injuries is still part of your claim. It does not have to happen at the scene.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is my case worth?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on your medical costs, prosthetic needs, lost earning power, and other factors. No honest lawyer can promise a specific amount.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long will my case take?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on your injuries, treatment timeline, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. We do not rush the value of lifetime needs.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do you handle cases outside Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We are Florida-based and handle catastrophic 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-76.jpg\" alt=\"Person using a wheelchair looking forward with quiet resolve after a catastrophic spinal injury.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Florida Truck Accident Amputation Lawyer Today<\/h2>\n<p>Losing a limb is one of the hardest things a person can face. You do not have to figure out the legal side alone. We can explain your options in plain language, in English or Spanish, with no pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Your case evaluation is <strong>free, confidential, and comes with no obligation<\/strong>. And there is no fee unless we recover for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free case evaluation now.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Related reading: <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-truck-accident-injuries\/\">Catastrophic truck accident injuries<\/a>, truck accident burn injury lawyer, and our amputation injury lawyer overview.<\/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 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\">Evidence Can Disappear Quickly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucking companies often move fast to preserve their own interests. Electronic logs, black-box data, dashcam footage, and maintenance records can be lost or overwritten. If you or a loved one suffered an amputation in a truck crash, speak with a lawyer promptly so critical evidence can be protected.<\/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 an Attorney Now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Handle Amputation Truck 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=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preserve the Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We act to secure the truck&#x27;s data, driver logs, and inspection history before they are lost.<\/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\">Identify Every Responsible Party<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liability may extend beyond the driver to the trucking company, cargo loaders, or maintenance contractors.<\/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\">Document the Full Lifetime Cost<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amputation means prosthetics, surgeries, home modifications, and lost earning capacity for years to come. We build the claim around your long-term needs.<\/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\">Support You and Your Family<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle the legal work with empathy and in plain language, in English or Spanish, so you can focus on recovery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\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<\/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\">How much does it cost to hire you?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work on a contingency fee. You pay no attorney&#x27;s fee unless we recover money for you, and the first evaluation is always 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\">Do I have a case if I was partly at fault?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7768.81, Florida uses modified comparative fault, so your recovery is reduced by your share of the blame. Speak with us about the specific facts of your situation.<\/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 if a loved one died from their injuries?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families may be able to bring a wrongful death claim when a catastrophic truck crash results in the loss of a loved one. We can explain your options with care.<\/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\">We are a Florida-based firm and handle catastrophic injury cases nationwide. 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