FAQs

This is the most common question that people have when trying to determine whether to hire an attorney. The simple answer is, it depends. There are so many factors that determine the value of a case and no two identical injuries are worth the same. Factors such as the type and seriousness of injury as well as the circumstances of the injury are important. You should be extremely wary if an attorney tells you in the beginning of your case what your case is worth because each individual injury is unique with its own unique set of facts. Typically, the true value of an individual case can only be determined after a complete and thorough investigation of ALL of the facts. At the Law Offices of James G. Graver, P.A., we have nearly two decades of experience investigating and evaluating thousands and thousands of different personal injury claims. Let our expert legal team evaluate your case today.

The is the second most common question that people have. Again, the simple answer is, it depends. In Florida, the injured individual bringing a claim has the burden to show (through their attorney) that the at-fault party was negligent, that the negligence caused an injury, that damages were incurred, i.e., medical bills, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, in some cases that the injury is permanent, and that the injury, damages, permanency is directly attributable to the at fault party’s negligence. In almost every case, the insurance company and/or lawyer representing the at fault party insists on obtaining all of the available facts and evidence before they can decide how to treat your individual claim. This can take months and sometimes years depending upon whether the case settles early on or whether a lawsuit has to be filed in order to try to maximize your recovery. Every case is unique with its own unique set of facts. If you would like additional information about your case, please contact us today for a free consultation and let us answer all of the questions that you may have.

The decision whether to go to trial is an important one. Most cases settle without having to go to trial; however, sometimes this decision will have to be made during the lawsuit if one is filed. At the Law Offices of James G. Graver, P.A., each individual case is prepared as if it will ultimately proceed to trial in the event that it becomes necessary to do so. We provide our clients with ALL of the information, including options, risks, benefits and recommendations; however; the final decision ALWAYS rests with the client.