{"id":5090,"date":"2026-11-05T03:41:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T03:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-albuquerque-free-consultation\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T17:19:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:19:07","slug":"spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-albuquerque-free-consultation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-albuquerque-free-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Albuquerque Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer | Free Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5088\" alt=\"Dented motorcycle roll bar, scuffed helmet, and torn riding jacket in evidence bins on a metal shelf, with a crash diagram on a tablet nearby.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-1.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)\">Spinal Cord Injury | Albuquerque and New Mexico<\/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)\">Hurt in a crash? Talk with a New Mexico injury lawyer about your spinal cord injury, free.<\/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)\">El Gringo Law represents people with serious spinal cord injuries from car accidents, trucking crashes and falls, along with their families. Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with 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 chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Start your free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Start your free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published November 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A spinal cord injury can change how a person moves, feels, and breathes, and it can change how a whole family lives. Talking with a spinal cord injury lawyer in Albuquerque early gives you a clearer picture of your options. This page explains what a free consultation spinal cord injury lawyer Albuquerque residents can call covers, what happens after it, and how to reach El Gringo Law.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Free Spinal Cord Injury Consultation Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>The initial consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue. It is a conversation with a lawyer about the injury and how it happened, so you can decide your next step with better information.<\/p>\n<p>It fits three kinds of people:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Injured adults who want to understand their options after a crash, a fall, or another covered incident.<\/li>\n<li>Family members who act for an injured person and need answers.<\/li>\n<li>People in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and the other New Mexico communities the firm lists: Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Taos, and Farmington.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A spinal cord injury can cause paralysis or other lasting loss of function. Early questions often come while the person is still in the hospital or in rehabilitation, when bills and time away from work are already a worry. That is why an early, careful review of the claim often matters.<\/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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a crash or fall has left you or someone you love with a spinal cord injury, our team is ready to talk through your options with you whenever you reach out. 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:+15052075000\">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:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/close-up-of-a-white-wall-mounted-push-button-with-an-accessi-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a white wall-mounted push button with an accessibility symbol.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Consultation Covers<\/h2>\n<p>The consultation covers how the injury happened, the injury itself, and who may be responsible. Each part helps shape what a claim may look like.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The accident:<\/strong> car crashes, trucking accidents, and falls on unsafe property, all within the firm&#8217;s listed practice areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The injury:<\/strong> the type and level of the spinal cord injury and the medical care you describe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsibility:<\/strong> other drivers, a commercial carrier, or a property owner, where the facts support it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Losses:<\/strong> the general kinds of losses personal injury claims can address, such as medical expenses, lost income, and long-term care needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your questions:<\/strong> time to ask about fees, costs, and next steps before you decide anything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On unsafe property, New Mexico&#8217;s uniform jury instruction says an owner or occupant must use ordinary care to keep the premises safe for a visitor. That duty applies whether or not the danger is obvious (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1318<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico also uses comparative negligence, or shared fault. A jury assigns a percentage to each person&#8217;s negligence, and that percentage is applied to the total damages (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-2219<\/a>). In most cases, a defendant pays only its own share of fault, though the statute lists exceptions (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-3A-1<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a call, a contact form, or a chat. The consultation is the first real conversation about your case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Reach out.<\/strong> Call, send the contact form, or start a chat. Staff can help you schedule the consultation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talk it through.<\/strong> The lawyer listens to how the accident happened and how the injury affects daily life. Then the lawyer asks the questions that matter for the claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gather records.<\/strong> Bring or identify the accident report, insurance details, photos, and medical records. The firm explains how records are used in a claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the facts.<\/strong> The firm looks at who was involved, what insurance may be available, and whether the claim fits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decide.<\/strong> You choose the next step. Nothing is required from the consultation itself.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing matters. New Mexico sets time limits for injury claims, so ask about your deadline early. How long a case takes to resolve varies by case.<\/p>\n<p>Accident reports also matter. A driver involved in a crash resulting in bodily injury or death, or in total property damage of $500 or more, must send a written report to the state transportation department within five days (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">\u00a7 66-7-207<\/a>). Keep your own list of appointments, bills, and the names of people who saw the crash.<\/p>\n<h2>Spinal Cord Injury Types and What Makes a Claim Complex<\/h2>\n<p>A spinal cord injury affects the body below the point of injury. The level of the spine decides which functions are lost. The spinal cord sits inside three layers of protective tissue, and cerebrospinal fluid cushions it against shock (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">NINDS<\/a>).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Neck (cervical):<\/strong> Nerves from C1 to C7 send signals to the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and diaphragm. An injury between C1 and C4 can stop breathing, because the diaphragm may stop moving and the lungs may not expand (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">NINDS<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chest (thoracic):<\/strong> Nerves from T1 to T12 send signals to the chest muscles, some back muscles, and many organ systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower body (lumbar and sacral):<\/strong> These nerves send signals to the legs, feet, parts of the back, and areas of the genital organs and anus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Neck-level injuries can happen in high-impact car crashes. Injuries at the lower end of the spinal cord, called conus medullaris injuries, follow their own medical pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Claims are complex for three reasons. Many doctors and therapists may be involved in care. Long-term needs can take months or years to understand. Detailed medical records are needed to connect the injury to the crash.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Consult El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law handles car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, and amputations. A spinal cord injury claim from one of those events fits within the firm&#8217;s listed practice areas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer:<\/strong> Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team support:<\/strong> Our team handles scheduling, intake, and document requests. Support staff are not lawyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communities:<\/strong> The firm lists Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and the other communities named above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Every case is different:<\/strong> The facts of each injury and crash shape what a claim involves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Questions About Spinal Cord Injury Consultations<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need medical records before I call?<\/summary><p>No. Bring what you have, and the firm will explain what to gather next.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family member contact the firm for an injured person?<\/summary><p>Yes. A family member can reach out to ask questions and set up a consultation.<\/p><\/details><h3>Can a close family member have a claim too?<\/h3><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>New Mexico uses comparative negligence, so a share of fault assigned to you can reduce the damages awarded (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-2219<\/a>).<\/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?<\/summary><p>New Mexico sets time limits for injury claims. The exact date depends on the facts, so ask about your deadline at the consultation.<\/p><\/details>\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:+15052075000\">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:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-accessible-van-with-a-hydraulic-wheelchair-lift-park-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A black accessible van with a hydraulic wheelchair lift parked on a city street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to Josh Wood About Your Spinal Cord Injury Claim<\/h2>\n<p>A spinal cord injury changes daily life, and decisions about a claim can come quickly. If you are weighing those decisions now, reach out to El Gringo Law. Call the firm, send the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a>, or start a chat at elgringolaw.com to set up your consultation with Josh Wood.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. El Gringo Law, 1448 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 207-5000.<\/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 people contact El Gringo Law<\/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--check\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A free first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free and comes with no obligation to continue. You can ask questions about your injury and your options before you decide anything.<\/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\">Confidential conversations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What you share with us about your injury and your situation is kept confidential.<\/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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call, chat or send a form<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out by phone, start a chat, or submit the contact form on this page. Choose whatever is easiest for you or your family.<\/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\">Help for families too<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A family member can reach out on behalf of an injured person to ask questions and set up a consultation.<\/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 ways spinal cord injuries happen<\/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\">Car accidents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High-speed impacts, rollovers and side-impact collisions can damage the spinal cord and the vertebrae that protect 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\">Trucking accidents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large commercial vehicles can cause crushing forces. Crashes involving trucks often bring complex questions about who was responsible.<\/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\">Premises liability falls<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falls on unsafe property, such as a hazard that was not repaired or warned about, can cause serious back and neck injuries.<\/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\">Other serious injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spinal cord injuries can occur alongside brain injuries, catastrophic injuries or burns. Our team looks at the full picture of your injuries.<\/p><\/div><\/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\">Get medical care right away<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get checked by a doctor as soon as possible after a crash or fall, even if your symptoms seem mild. Some spinal injuries, such as numbness, tingling or weakness, can appear or worsen over time. Medical records also matter for your injury claim.<\/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:+15052075000\">Call or chat with us about your next steps<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Call or chat with us about your next steps<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/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\">Talk with our team about your spinal cord injury. 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