Joe Graves Honored By Indian River County Sheriff’s Office

Joe Graves, founding attorney of Graves Injury Law Group was honored this year, receiving a plaque of recognition for his service by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. Graves was commended for his support, generosity and caring throughout the year. The Sheriff’s Office further applauded Graves and his team at Graves Thomas Rotunda Injury Law Group for “helping put a smile on every child’s face…and for helping build a stronger bond between kids and Law Enforcement.”

Over the past year, Graves Thomas Rotunda Injury Law Group embarked on their “Community First” campaign, hosting events like their “Inside the Community” discussion, which touched on fair representation of the community on juries. In addition, Mr. Graves and his firm have engaged in sponsoring community swim days, hosted movie nights for first responders and their families, honored teachers and supplied area classrooms with needed educational materials and dedicated efforts to creating awareness for car safety.

Headquartered in Vero Beach, Graves Thomas Rotunda Injury Law Group spans the Treasure and Space Coast and is dedicated to representing individuals and family members impacted by a serious injury, illness or disability. For more information about Graves Thomas Rotunda Injury Law Group, visit graves.rocketmaddev.net/ or call 772.569.8155.

Graves Thomas Rotunda Injury Law Group Surprises Teacher For Appreciation Day

Treasure Coast law firm gifts teacher with gift card for supplies

Graves Thomas Rotunda Injury Law Group made a special trip inside the classroom Tuesday for Teacher Appreciation Day, celebrating the impact one area teacher has had during her tenure.

The firm surprised Mrs. Sandra Benham, currently a third grade teacher at Liberty Magnet Elementary, with a gift certificate for $300 toward school supplies and classroom needs.

“We wanted to show our appreciation for the commitment teachers like Mrs. Benham make to their students – teachers that go above and beyond,” said Joseph H. Graves, founding attorney of Graves Injury Law Group. “The dedication and selflessness she shows in her profession makes such a difference in the lives of the children she educates.”

“This gift has touched my heart so deeply,” said Benham, Liberty Magnet’s Teacher of the Year recipient in 2012. She has also taught first grade within the school. “I knew that becoming a teacher was the right thing for me because I wanted to spend my time every day doing something positive for children.”

That is a sentiment we can all appreciate.

Headquartered in Vero Beach, Graves Thomas Rotunda Injury Law Group spans the Treasure and Space Coast and is dedicated to representing individuals and family members impacted by a serious injury, illness or disability. For more information about Graves Thomas Rotunda Injury Law Group, visit graves.rocketmaddev.net/ or call 772.569.8155.

Graves Thomas Rotunda Injury Law Group Secures $847,320 Verdict For Car Accident Victim

Graves Thomas Injury Law attorney Matthew M. Thomas and team secured $847,320 in damages to fully and fairly compensate their a client who suffered traumatic back injury and required surgery following a car collision – a verdict 17.6 times the highest and best offer of the insurance company that forced them to trial.

“It is clear that the jury stood behind the facts of the case and that truth prevailed,” Thomas said following the verdict that came down Friday, April 13. “This insurance company fought us on all fronts, tried to evade the fact our client was injured, despite fault having been admitted. Our citizens, this community was able to look at the evidence for what it was, which allowed them to make the right decision and help make our client whole.“

According to records, the incident occurred in late 2014 in downtown Vero Beach, where a local woman was impacted in automobile accident at Commerce Avenue and 20th Street. She sustained serious back injuries that required surgery and have caused further limitations. Rejecting an initial settlement of $48,000 that did not cover medical expenses, trial was set and concluded April 13, 2018 in Vero Beach, where a verdict was returned in just under four hours.

Our client and our entire team are grateful for this jury’s verdict. Justice was served and our client may now begin her journey forward with the rest of her life.”

Headquartered in Vero Beach, Graves Thomas Injury Law Group spans the Treasure and Space Coast and is dedicated to representing individuals and family members impacted by a serious injury, illness or disability. For more information about Graves Thomas Injury Law Group, visit graves.rocketmaddev.net/ or call 772.569.8155.