{"id":686,"date":"2026-10-27T00:49:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T00:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-73-29-182.nip.io\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/paralysis-car-accident-lawyer-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T02:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:01:49","slug":"paralysis-car-accident-lawyer-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/paralysis-car-accident-lawyer-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Paralysis Car Accident Lawyers in New Mexico | El Gringo Law"},"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-683\" alt=\"Damaged motorcycle roll bar, scuffed helmet, and torn jacket in labeled evidence bins beside a crash diagram on a tablet.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-jacket-i-photo.jpg\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-jacket-i-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-jacket-i-photo-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-jacket-i-photo-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-jacket-i-photo-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/damaged-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-jacket-i-photo.jpg 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 844px, 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 Injury Lawyers \u00b7 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)\">Paralysis from a car crash changes everything. We help you pursue the answers and accountability you need.<\/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 car accident victims with spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic harm in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties, Taos, Farmington and across New Mexico. Your first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation.<\/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\">Request 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\/contact\/\">Request 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 October 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Paralysis Car Accident Lawyer Albuquerque | El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>If a crash in Albuquerque has left you or a family member paralyzed, you need clear answers. A paralysis claim can seek payment for the losses the injury causes, such as medical care, equipment and lost income. This guide explains what a paralysis car accident lawyer Albuquerque clients can expect, from the first call onward. Our team serves injured people in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and across New Mexico.<\/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 has left you or someone you love paralyzed, our team can review your options with you, and you don&#x27;t have to face the next steps alone. 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\/contact\/\">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\/black-accessible-van-with-a-rear-hydraulic-wheelchair-lift-p-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Black accessible van with a rear hydraulic wheelchair lift parked on a city street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Paralysis After a Car Accident Means<\/h2>\n<p>Paralysis after a car accident means the injury has interrupted nerve signals between the brain and part of the body. The spinal cord carries those signals. It has three layers of protective tissue and is cushioned by cerebrospinal fluid, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">NINDS spinal cord injury overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Paraplegia affects the legs and lower body. Quadriplegia affects the arms, legs and trunk. Injuries high in the neck can also affect breathing, because the nerves that control the diaphragm start in that area.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors describe an injury as complete when no function remains below it. They describe it as incomplete when some function remains. The medical picture can change over weeks and months, so early medical records matter.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for the injured person. It also speaks to spouses, parents and adult children who handle care decisions and paperwork. For the wider service, see our <a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/\">spinal cord injury lawyer page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Paralysis Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A paralysis claim can seek compensation for past and future losses tied to the injury. Common categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past and future medical care and rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Assistive equipment, such as wheelchairs and adaptive devices<\/li>\n<li>Home and vehicle modifications<\/li>\n<li>Attendant care<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity<\/li>\n<li>Pain and suffering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Future care and lost earning capacity are often the largest and most disputed parts of a catastrophic injury claim. Records from treating providers are central to proving them. Each claim turns on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>A spouse or close family member may have a separate loss of consortium claim.<\/p>\n<p>Wondering whether your crash supports a claim? Read can I sue after a spinal cord injury in a car crash.<\/p>\n<h2>Who May Be Responsible After an Albuquerque Crash<\/h2>\n<p>A driver whose careless driving caused the crash may be responsible for the resulting injuries. New Mexico law requires a driver to give full time and entire attention to driving. Operating a vehicle in a careless, inattentive or imprudent manner, without due regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, weather and road conditions and all other attendant circumstances, is a misdemeanor under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">\u00a7 66-8-114 of the New Mexico Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The driver&#8217;s fault must be a proximate cause of the harm. That means it produced the injury in a natural, continuous sequence.<\/p>\n<p>When a commercial truck is involved, the trucking company, the driver or others may share responsibility. The truck accident spinal cord injury page covers that path in more detail. New Mexico also recognizes negligent entrustment.<\/p>\n<p>If your injury came from a fall on unsafe property, the claim is different. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1318<\/a>, an owner or occupant owes a visitor the duty to use ordinary care to keep the premises safe. See the premises liability spinal cord injury page.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines and Why Early Evidence Matters<\/h2>\n<p>For an injury to the person or reputation of any person, New Mexico law requires that an action be brought within three years, as stated in <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">\u00a7 37-1-8 of the New Mexico Statutes<\/a>. A wrongful death action must be brought within three years, and that clock starts on the date of death (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t assume you have the full window. Timing rules can turn on the details of a case, so early review is wise.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence fades quickly. Key items include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The crash report and police report<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle damage and event data<\/li>\n<li>Names and contact details of witnesses<\/li>\n<li>Photos of the scene, the vehicles and your injuries<\/li>\n<li>The earliest medical records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For commercial trucks, federal rules set separate post-accident testing duties for the motor carrier. Federal regulations (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 CFR 382.303<\/a>) require a motor carrier to test for alcohol, as soon as practicable, each of its surviving drivers who was performing safety-sensitive functions with respect to the commercial vehicle when a crash on a public road involves a death. The same requirement applies to a surviving driver who receives a citation for a moving violation arising from the crash within 8 hours, if someone was injured and immediately received medical treatment away from the scene, or if a vehicle had disabling damage requiring a tow-away. Controlled-substance testing follows a separate 32-hour limit. Those include crashes with injuries that need immediate treatment away from the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Contacting us early lets our team review those deadlines and that evidence together.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>Your claim moves through five steps, and the first one is a free consultation. Each step builds on the one before it.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> The first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue (Spanish: consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case review.<\/strong> The team gathers the crash report, medical records and vehicle information. The early stage often takes several weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical documentation.<\/strong> The team coordinates with treating providers so future care needs are supported in writing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> The team presents the claim to the responsible insurer. This can take months, depending on the injuries and the insurer&#8217;s response.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution can&#8217;t be reached, the team files suit. It explains what litigation involves and how long it may take.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>How costs work.<\/strong> The firm can advance court costs and litigation expenses. You may be responsible for these costs and expenses even without a recovery, depending on the terms of your written agreement with the firm. Under a contingency fee agreement, you may still be responsible for court costs and litigation expenses if there is no recovery. The written agreement, which you sign, must clearly list any expenses you may owe, whether or not you prevail (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18486\/index.do\">Rule 16-105(D)<\/a>).<\/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\">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\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Work With El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law represents car accident, trucking accident and catastrophic injury clients, including people with spinal cord injuries, across New Mexico. The firm can answer questions about each of these claim types.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Wood is the lawyer responsible for this page&#8217;s content. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. Our team explains each step in plain language, so you understand the process before you decide what to do next.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what you can expect from a first conversation with us:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A free, confidential initial consultation<\/li>\n<li>Plain-language explanations of medical and legal terms<\/li>\n<li>A review of the crash, the injuries and the timing questions that matter most<\/li>\n<li>Cost terms set out in a written agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Questions About Paralysis and Car Accident Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Here are short answers to common questions about paralysis claims in New Mexico.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does a paralysis car accident lawyer Albuquerque do first?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team starts by reviewing the crash report and your medical records with you. Then it explains the options.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in New Mexico?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Mexico generally allows three years for an injury to a person. The three-year time limit for an action for an injury to the person or reputation of any person is stated in <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">\u00a7 37-1-8 of the New Mexico Statutes<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you recover from paralysis after a car accident?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A claim can seek payment for the losses the injury causes. Each claim is different, and the amount reflects its own facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need to finish rehabilitation before I reach out?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Early contact lets the team review evidence and deadlines while care continues.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who pays court costs if there is no recovery?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The costs section above explains this. Your signed written agreement lists which expenses you may owe.<\/p><\/details>\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-blue-disabled-parking-sign-mounted-on-a-metal-pole-in-fron-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A blue disabled parking sign mounted on a metal pole in front of a dark wall.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Next Step<\/h2>\n<p>If a crash has left you or someone you love paralyzed, care, work and paperwork decisions can&#8217;t wait. Reach out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/contact\/\">El Gringo Law contact page<\/a> to submit the form or start a chat. Josh Wood, licensed in New Mexico and Arizona, is responsible for this page&#8217;s content.<\/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\">How we help after a paralyzing crash<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We review the facts with you<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We go through the crash report and your medical records together, then explain your options in plain language.<\/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\">We look at who is responsible<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We examine every party whose conduct may have contributed to the crash, including trucking companies when a commercial vehicle is involved.<\/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\">You stay informed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We keep you and your family updated at each step, so your questions get clear answers while you focus on recovery.<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We consider your whole life<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paralysis affects your home, work and family. We listen to your priorities and the goals of the people who support you.<\/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\">Keep your records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the crash report, photos, medical bills, pay stubs and a written journal of how your injuries affect daily life. Bring them to your consultation so we can review them with you.<\/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 to talk about your case<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/contact\/\">Call to talk about your case<\/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\">Serious injuries we handle from car crashes<\/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\">Spinal cord injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries that cause paralysis, partial or complete, often require lifelong medical care, equipment and home modifications.<\/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\">Catastrophic injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Severe brain, spine and multi-system injuries that change how you live, work and care for yourself and your family.<\/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\">Amputations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loss of a limb after a crash brings major medical, rehabilitation and daily-living challenges that we take seriously.<\/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\">Crashes involving commercial trucks can involve additional parties and records, and we handle those complexities for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\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 Josh Wood and our team about your paralysis case. 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