{"id":96282,"date":"2026-10-30T03:04:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T03:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/car-accident-settlements-florida\/nerve-damage-car-accident-compensation-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T00:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T00:53:15","slug":"nerve-damage-car-accident-compensation-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/car-accident-settlements-florida\/nerve-damage-car-accident-compensation-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Nerve Damage Car Accident Compensation in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-96280\" alt=\"A traffic accident investigator photographs damaged vehicles and road conditions at a multi-vehicle collision scene.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-investigator-photographs-damaged-vehicles-photo-7.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-investigator-photographs-damaged-vehicles-photo-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-investigator-photographs-damaged-vehicles-photo-7-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-investigator-photographs-damaged-vehicles-photo-7-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-investigator-photographs-damaged-vehicles-photo-7-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-investigator-photographs-damaged-vehicles-photo-7.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" 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)\">Car Accident Injuries | Serving Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Nerve Damage From a Car Accident? You Don&#x27;t Have to Face the Claim 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)\">Numbness, tingling, burning pain, or weakness after a crash can signal a nerve injury that needs prompt medical attention. Attorney Igor Hernandez and the lawyers at CHG Personal Injury Lawyers help Florida families understand their options in plain language.<\/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\">Get a Free, Confidential Case Evaluation<\/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\/\">Get a Free, Confidential 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=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Florida Families Contact Us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Florida<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Florida-based firm serving clients throughout the state<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Licensed<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar<\/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\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First consultation, confidential and without obligation<\/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 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Nerve damage from a car accident can be part of a Florida injury claim. This is true when another driver&#8217;s carelessness caused it. Compensation depends on proof. That proof includes how the injury began, what the medical records show, and how Florida&#8217;s rules apply. This guide explains each step in plain language. It is written for injured people and the families who help them.<\/p>\n<h2>What Nerve Damage Is and How Car Crashes Cause It<\/h2>\n<p>A nerve injury disrupts the signals between the brain or spinal cord and the rest of the body. Nerves carry messages. They move your muscles and tell your brain what you feel.<\/p>\n<p>When a nerve is stretched, squeezed, or bruised, those messages can slow, weaken, or stop.<\/p>\n<p>Common warning signs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shooting or burning pain down an arm or leg<\/li>\n<li>Numbness or tingling in the fingers or toes<\/li>\n<li>Weak grip or dropping things<\/li>\n<li>Foot drop, when the front of the foot won&#8217;t lift<\/li>\n<li>Muscle loss over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Crashes cause these injuries in several ways. Rear-end and side impacts can jerk the neck and shoulder. Rollovers, truck crashes, and motorcycle wrecks can twist limbs. They can also slam the body into hard objects.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms sometimes appear hours or days after a crash. Tell your doctor about every symptom, even small ones. Follow your treating doctors&#8217; care. They make the decisions about diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-damaged-vans-after-collision-on-grass-photo-12.jpg\" alt=\"Two damaged vans sit parked on a grassy area in Toyokawa, Japan.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/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<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>How Florida&#8217;s Insurance and Deadline Rules Shape a Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s rules decide three things. They decide how an injury claim moves, who pays first, and how long you have to file. Start with the no-fault system.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.730.html\">Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law<\/a> sets up Personal Injury Protection, or PIP. PIP is a type of insurance benefit that pays certain medical bills and lost income after a crash.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.737.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 627.737<\/a>, owners, registrants, operators, occupants, and every person or organization legally responsible for their acts or omissions, with required coverage, are exempt from tort liability for damages for bodily injury, to the extent PIP benefits are payable, unless the person may sue for pain and suffering under subsection (2). This applies to the extent PIP benefits are payable. In plain words, PIP often comes first.<\/p>\n<p>Pain and suffering has its own threshold. The same statute allows those damages only in certain cases. The injury must include &#8220;significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function.&#8221; It may also be a &#8220;permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, other than scarring or disfigurement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fault matters too. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>, a court applies each party&#8217;s percentage of fault. In a negligence action, a party found greater than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages; this does not apply to an action for personal injury or wrongful death arising out of medical negligence under chapter 766.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines apply. Under <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<\/a>, an action based on negligence must be started within two years. Reach out to us promptly so nothing is missed.<\/p>\n<h2>What Compensation Can Cover in a Nerve Injury Case<\/h2>\n<p>Nerve damage car accident compensation can cover money lost because of the crash. It can also cover the harm to your daily life.<\/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\/0768.77.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.77<\/a>, when a jury or judge finds the defendant liable, the verdict must itemize the award into economic losses, noneconomic losses and, if applicable, punitive damages. They are economic and non-economic losses. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>, economic damages include past and future lost income. They also include medical expenses and other economic losses caused by the injury.<\/p>\n<p>Economic losses often include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical bills for past and future care. This can cover visits with treating doctors, nerve testing, imaging, medication, physical therapy, and procedures your doctors prescribe.<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages. This includes lost ability to earn when symptoms limit the work you can do.<\/li>\n<li>Out-of-pocket costs. Examples include medical equipment, rides to appointments, and help at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They also include strain on family life.<\/p>\n<p>Future care matters too. When nerve damage lasts a long time, your doctors&#8217; notes on future needs often become central to the claim.<\/p>\n<h2>How Nerve Damage Is Valued: The Evidence That Matters<\/h2>\n<p>The value of a nerve damage claim rests on three things. These are medical records, bills, and proof of how the injury affects daily life. No formula can predict a number. Insurers and courts weigh each case&#8217;s details.<\/p>\n<p>Medical records come first. The ER visit, the diagnosis, the treatment plan, and consistent notes over time all carry weight. If an insurer asks, a treating provider must furnish a written report. In that situation, the provider may also be asked to produce its records.<\/p>\n<p>Testing helps show where a nerve is affected. Tests and scans include electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, MRI, and CT imaging. Your treating doctors decide which of these to order.<\/p>\n<p>Medical bills follow special rules. For past treatment that has been paid, evidence is limited to the amount actually paid. This applies no matter who paid.<\/p>\n<p>Some providers treat patients under a letter of protection. This is a promise of payment from any judgment or settlement. That statute defines the arrangement and explains how those charges are proven.<\/p>\n<p>Health coverage can matter too. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.76.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.76<\/a>, a court reduces an award by amounts paid or available from collateral sources. The exception is collateral sources that hold a right of subrogation or reimbursement that has complied with this section; such a provider may seek reimbursement from the claimant, limited to the actual amount recovered from a tortfeasor minus its pro rata share of costs and attorney&#8217;s fees incurred by the claimant in recovering such collateral sources from the tortfeasor.<\/p>\n<p>A journal of symptoms and limits, plus wage records, shows the day-to-day impact. Most claims resolve through negotiation. Some go to a jury trial when a fair resolution isn&#8217;t reached.<\/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\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What to Expect: From First Call to Resolution<\/h2>\n<p>Most nerve damage claims move through five stages. They run from the first consultation to a settlement or lawsuit. Each step builds the proof the claim needs.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free, confidential consultation.<\/strong> We review the crash, your symptoms, and your treatment so far. There is no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gather records.<\/strong> This includes the crash report, insurance information, medical records, and wage documents. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.4137.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 627.4137<\/a>, an insurer must provide a sworn statement of its coverage within 30 days of a written request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep up treatment.<\/strong> Follow your doctors&#8217; care while the nerve condition is evaluated and documented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Present the claim.<\/strong> The insurer receives a demand backed by medical and financial proof. Negotiation follows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigate if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution isn&#8217;t reached, a suit is filed within Florida&#8217;s deadlines. Mediation or trial may follow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing varies. Simple claims may resolve in months. Nerve injuries that need time to show whether they are permanent can take longer. Timing depends on the details of each case.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Florida Injured Clients Work With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. It represents people throughout Florida. The firm handles <a href=\"\/resources\/car-accident-settlements-florida\/\">car accidents<\/a>, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, and catastrophic injuries. Catastrophic injuries include spinal cord injuries and <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Licensed attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar. Igor Hernandez, one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers, is responsible for this page.<\/li>\n<li>The firm builds claims around medical proof and documentation. This is the evidence Florida law looks at.<\/li>\n<li>Bilingual English and Spanish educational resources help Florida families understand their options.<\/li>\n<li>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Nerve Damage Claims in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Short answers to common questions about nerve damage car accident compensation follow.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Are nerve injuries from car accidents serious?<\/summary><p>They range from temporary to long-lasting. Your treating doctors judge how serious an injury is through testing and follow-up.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much is a nerve damage settlement worth?<\/summary><p>No amount can be promised. Value depends on medical proof, available insurance coverage, and the details of each case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much can you get for pain and suffering?<\/summary><p>Florida allows these damages only when the injury meets the permanency rule in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.737.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 627.737<\/a>. Amounts are weighed case by case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do steroid injections increase a settlement?<\/summary><p>Treatment decisions belong to your doctors. Treatment records document the injury. They do not set a value on their own.<\/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?<\/summary><p>Under <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<\/a>, most negligence actions must be started within two years. Contact our team promptly, because deadlines apply.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-badly-damaged-car-rests-on-a-metal-scrap-heap-showing-rust-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A badly damaged car rests on a metal scrap heap, showing rusted, crumpled wreckage.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With a Florida Injury Lawyer About Your Nerve Injury<\/h2>\n<p>If numbness or pain is still with you after a crash, you may be juggling appointments and paperwork. You may also have hard questions about what comes next. You don&#8217;t have to sort out the claim alone.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">free, confidential consultation<\/a> with CHG Personal Injury Lawyers can review your crash, your symptoms, and your records so far. There is no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Nerve Injury Symptoms to Raise With Your Doctor<\/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\">Numbness or Tingling<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pins-and-needles feeling or a limb that seems to &#x27;fall asleep&#x27; and does not recover may point to nerve involvement. Describe it to your doctor as soon as you notice it.<\/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\">Weakness or Loss of Grip<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dropping objects, trouble lifting your arm or foot, or a hand that feels unreliable can be signs of a nerve problem that needs testing.<\/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\">Burning or Shooting Pain<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain that travels along an arm or leg, or that feels hot, electric, or stabbing, is worth reporting. Your doctor can judge its cause through examination and follow-up.<\/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\">Symptoms That Appear Later<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some nerve symptoms develop days or weeks after a crash. A delay does not mean the injury is not real, so keep every appointment and record every change.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/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 review<\/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 review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Help Injured Floridians<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compassionate Listening<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take time to understand how the injury has changed your work, sleep, family life, and daily routine.<\/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\">Medical Records Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to gather the records and treatment history that show how a crash affected your nerves and your health.<\/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\">Clear, Honest Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain Florida claim issues in plain language so you can make informed decisions about your case.<\/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\">Coordinated Support<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where a matter calls for it, our team can work with other qualified professionals, including medical providers and expert witnesses, to build a complete picture.<\/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: Follow Your Doctors&#x27; Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page is general information, not medical advice. Get evaluated by a doctor after any crash, follow your treatment plan, and keep copies of your records. Be careful about giving recorded statements to insurance companies before you have spoken with an attorney.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk With Our Team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk With Our Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-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\">What to Do After a Crash Involving Nerve Symptoms<\/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\">1. Seek Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell the emergency room or your doctor about every symptom, including tingling, weakness, and pain that spreads or changes.<\/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. Document Everything<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep a symptom journal, photos of injuries, and copies of bills, prescriptions, and appointment notes.<\/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. Protect Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the police report, insurance correspondence, and vehicle repair information in one place.<\/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 to CHG Personal Injury Lawyers About Your Nerve Injury. Our Consultation Is Free and Confidential, With No Obligation to Continue. 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