Florida Maritime & Admiralty Lawyers
When a Water Accident Changes Everything, You Need a Firm Built for Complex Litigation
If you or a loved one was injured in a boating accident, cruise ship incident, offshore accident, or other maritime event, Silva & Silva is prepared to help you understand your rights and legal options.
Why You Need an Experienced Maritime Attorney
At Silva & Silva, our attorneys represent Florida victims in complex maritime and admiralty matters involving serious injuries, unsafe vessels, negligent operators, offshore incidents, and wrongful death. With Florida’s extensive coastline, active ports, busy waterways, and major cruise industry presence, maritime accidents can happen in a wide range of settings—and the consequences are often catastrophic.
Maritime Cases Are Different From Standard Injury Claims
Maritime injury cases are not handled the same way as ordinary accident claims. Depending on the facts, a case may involve federal maritime law, the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, the Death on the High Seas Act, or other legal principles unique to admiralty law.
These claims may also involve complex questions such as:
- Where the accident occurred
- Whether the waterway is legally navigable
- Whether the injured person qualifies as a seaman, passenger, longshore worker, or visitor
- Which court has jurisdiction
- Whether contractual provisions limit where a claim may be filed
Because these issues can directly affect a victim’s rights, early legal guidance is often critical.
Maritime and admiralty claims demand experience, resources, and a deep understanding of a highly specialized area of law. Silva & Silva represents victims and families facing serious injuries and devastating losses, and we understand the complexity these cases can involve. From investigating the facts to identifying all liable parties, our Firm is committed to building strong cases for those harmed by negligence on the water.
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.
