An aviation accident is any event involving an aircraft from the time passengers board until everyone has safely exited that results in serious injury, death, significant aircraft damage, or the aircraft being missing. This can include crashes, mid-air collisions, runway accidents, mechanical failures, or loss of control during flight.
Florida Aviation Accident Lawyers
When an Aviation Accident Changes Everything, You Need a Firm Built for Complex Litigation
Aviation accidents are among the most complex and high-stakes cases in personal injury law. Federal investigations, multiple liable parties, and catastrophic damages require a legal team with deep experience and the ability to act immediately.
Silva & Silva represents victims and families in aviation disasters across Florida and nationwide.
Experience in high-exposure catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
Coordination with federal investigations (FAA, NTSB).
What Is an Aviation Accident Case?
An aviation accident involves any incident from boarding to landing that results in injury, death, or aircraft damage. These cases often include:
- Commercial airline crashes
- Private plane accidents
- Helicopter crashes
- Runway and taxiway incidents
- Mechanical failures and loss of control
Unlike standard injury cases, aviation claims require navigating federal regulations, conducting technical investigations, and dealing with multiple layers of liability.
Who Can Be Held Liable in an Aviation Accident?
Aviation cases are rarely simple. Liability may include:
- Aircraft manufacturers (defective parts or design)
- Airlines and operators (negligence or maintenance failures)
- Maintenance providers
- Air traffic control
- Third-party contractors
These cases require immediate investigation and the preservation of evidence.
Why Aviation Accident Cases Require a Specialized Legal Approach
Aviation litigation is not routine personal injury work. Key complexities include:
- Federal jurisdiction and aviation law
- Black box data and technical reconstruction
- Multi-party litigation across jurisdictions
- High-value catastrophic damages
Most firms are not equipped to handle this level of complexity. Silva & Silva builds cases early, establishes leverage fast, and prepares every claim for trial.
Compensation in Aviation Accident Cases
Victims and families may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income and future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death damages
- Long-term care and rehabilitation
These cases often involve significant financial exposure and require precise valuation.
Speak With an Aviation Accident Lawyer Today
Time matters in aviation cases. Evidence disappears, and investigations move quickly.
Silva & Silva is prepared to act immediately.
Silva & Silva
Complex Cases. Courtroom Results.
From aviation disasters to structural collapses, our trial lawyers take on complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases that demand aggressive litigation and withstand scrutiny.
OUR MISSION
Case Results for Catastrophic Injury
& Wrongful Death Claims
Justice is not measured by numbers alone—but outcomes matter when accountability is denied. Our firm has secured landmark results for victims of negligence and mass harm, including:
For the Victims of the Champlain Towers
For the Victims of a Terrorist Attack
For a Victim of Medical Malpractice
For the Victims of a Wrongful Death Boating Accident
For a Victim of Negligent Security
For Victims of the FIU Bridge Collapse
Trial Lawyers for Serious Cases
Our Law Firm
Silva & Silva is not a volume-settlement firm. We focus on complex litigation involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
With seven attorneys and a deep litigation support team, our firm prepares every case for trial from day one.
Founding partners Jorge E. Silva and Carlos Silva have built a reputation for handling high-stakes matters across Florida. Our attorneys collaborate closely on major cases to deliver strategic, aggressive representation.
Additionally, attorney Orlando Silva is both a physician and a lawyer — a rare and powerful combination in catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation.
Carlos Silva
Carlos E. Silva gives a voice to victims and families who have suffered traumatic injuries and tragic deaths as a result of tortious conduct.
Jorge Silva
Jorge E. Silva is passionate about protecting victims and families who have suffered catastrophic medical malpractice events.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Clients often say the difference is in how they’re treated. They’re not just another case; they’re people going through something serious. With honest guidance, consistent communication, and a results-driven approach, Silva & Silva has earned the trust of clients who needed someone in their corner.
