Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, causing harm to a patient. These cases can involve surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, medication mistakes, birth injuries, or other preventable medical negligence that results in serious injury, complications, or death.
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When a Medical Accident Changes Everything, You Need a Firm Built for Complex Litigation

When you entrust your health or that of a loved one to medical professionals, you expect competent, ethical, and diligent care. Unfortunately, medical errors can and do occur, leading to devastating consequences. At Silva & Silva, our experienced malpractice lawyers and dedicated malpractice attorneys are committed to holding healthcare providers accountable for their actions and securing justice for victims of medical malpractice.

Silva & Silva is committed to holding healthcare providers accountable for medical negligence, leveraging extensive experience to pursue justice and meaningful recovery for victims of malpractice.

Dual Expertise: Medicine and Law

Silva & Silva stands out in the legal landscape due to our unique integration of medical and legal expertise. Our team includes a board-certified physician, who is also a licensed malpractice attorney. This dual qualification enables a comprehensive analysis of medical records, assessing both the clinical aspects and the legal implications of each case. This approach ensures that every case we accept has been meticulously evaluated for its medical and legal merits by an experienced malpractice lawyer.

Collaboration with Leading Medical Experts

We collaborate with esteemed medical professionals and academics from top-tier institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Duke. This network provides us with access to cutting-edge medical knowledge and expert opinions, strengthening our ability to build compelling cases for our clients with the support of skilled medical malpractice attorneys in Florida.

Proven Track Record

Our attorneys, including highly experienced medical malpractice lawyers and malpractice attorneys, have successfully handled a wide array of complex medical malpractice cases, including:

  • Anesthesia Errors: Negligence during the administration or monitoring of anesthesia leading to serious complications or injury.
  • Birth Injury: Cases involving maternal wrongful death, brachial plexus injury, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (H.I.E.), cerebral palsy, brain injury, cognitive delays, and claims involving the Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA).
  • Cancer Misdiagnosis: Failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis of cancer, which can significantly impact treatment outcomes.
  • Cardiology Errors: Negligence involving heart conditions, including failure to diagnose heart attacks or improper cardiac treatment.
  • Cosmetic Surgery Negligence: Surgical or procedural errors during cosmetic or elective procedures resulting in injury or disfigurement.
  • Failure to Diagnose: Situations where a physician fails to identify a serious medical condition in a timely manner.
  • Neurology Errors: Medical negligence involving the brain, spine, or nervous system.
  • Orthopedic Negligence: Errors involving bones, joints, fractures, and musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Ophthalmology Errors: Negligence involving eye care, vision treatment, or surgical procedures affecting eyesight.
  • Surgical Errors: Instances where surgical procedures were performed negligently, leading to patient harm.
  • Medication Errors: Situations involving incorrect prescriptions or dosages causing adverse effects.

Our dedication has resulted in numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts, reflecting our commitment to achieving justice for our clients.

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 E. Silva

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 E. Silva

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.