Cruise ship accident cases involve injuries that occur aboard cruise ships or during cruise-related activities. These incidents may result from unsafe conditions, negligent staff, inadequate security, medical negligence, slip-and-fall hazards, or excursion accidents. Passengers injured at sea may have legal rights under maritime law to seek compensation.
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When a Cruise Ship Accident Changes Everything, You Need a Firm Built for Complex Litigation

Silva & Silva litigates cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability related to cruise ship accidents. These matters may arise from unsafe conditions onboard, negligent operations, equipment failures, or other incidents that cause harm to passengers while traveling on cruise ships.

Silva & Silva represents victims and families in cruise ship disasters across Florida and nationwide.

Why You Need an Experienced Maritime Attorney for Cruise Ship Injury Claims

Cruise ship injury claims are complex and governed by maritime law, not standard personal injury rules. While major disasters make headlines, thousands of passengers are injured each year due to incidents like slip and falls, foodborne illness, assaults, medical negligence, excursion accidents, and unsafe onboard conditions.

Filing a claim against a cruise line often involves strict deadlines, liability limitations, and contract terms like forum-selection clauses that dictate where and how cases must be filed—often favoring the cruise company. These legal hurdles make experienced representation critical.

Based in Miami—the cruise capital of the world—Silva & Silva has deep knowledge of admiralty law and the cruise industry. The firm handles claims under the Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and Death on the High Seas Act, and is well-versed in cruise line contracts and litigation strategy.

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury or wrongful death during a cruise, early consultation with a qualified maritime attorney can protect your rights and maximize your recovery.

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.