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15 Important Facts about Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida
While there is no excuse for medical negligence, statistics show that it is alarmingly common. Each year, tens of thousands of Florida residents suffer unnecessarily and lose loved ones due to mistakes in the health care setting. But, while the prevalence of medical...
What Should You Do if You Have Concerns about Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Medical malpractice is alarmingly common. While we, as patients, have no choice but to trust our health care providers to make the right decisions and put our best interests first, this trust proves to be misplaced far too often. If you have concerns about medical...
What Are Your Legal Rights if Your Child was Injured in a Florida Swimming Pool?
Swimming pools can be dangerous for children. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “drownings are a leading cause of injury [and] death for young children ages 1 to 14, and three children die every day as a result of drowning.” The...
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Your Right to Financial Compensation in Florida
By the trial attorneys at Silva & Silva How do I choose a traumatic brain injury attorney in South Florida? Choose a firm that tries cases and can prove what a brain injury will cost over a lifetime. Silva & Silva is a Coral Gables trial firm that represents...
When Can You Pursue a Medical Malpractice Claim in Florida?
If you live in Florida and you have concerns about medical malpractice, you are not alone. Medical malpractice is alarmingly common, and errors related to diagnosis and treatment are among the leading causes of death in the United States. In cases of medical...
Silva & Silva Was Lead Counsel In The FIU Bridge Collapse & Recovered Significant Sums Of Money For Victims
We are experienced in handling complex litigation resulting from construction defects. Our firm represented a severely brain-injured father of four and the deceased husband and father of three in the litigation surrounding the 2018 Florida International University...
Underage Employee Drank on the Job Before Killing Chef
The son of chef Stefano Riccioletti filed the suit Thursday By Willard Shepard The son of the South Beach chef killed recently in what police call a hit-and-run has sued the driver and the Nikki Beach club where she worked, accusing the famous nightspot of letting her...
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Construction Company in I-75 Crash
Liza Angulo, 17, killed after cement barrier from tractor-trailer falls on top of car By Amanda Batchelor - Senior Digital Editor PLANTATION, Fla. - The family of a 17-year-old girl who was killed in a crash on Interstate 75 last month has filed a wrongful death...
Hollywood Rehabilitation Center Lawsuit
Two more lawsuits say Hollywood nursing home and FPL share responsibility for deaths BY DANIEL CHANG SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 04:51 PM The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills, which had no air conditioning after Hurricane Irma knocked out power to the facility, was...
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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.
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.
