Get Legal Guidance for Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death Cases
You don’t need to know the legal terminology. What matters is understanding whether negligence caused harm and what options exist. We evaluate complex cases and guide next steps based on facts, liability, and long-term impact.
- Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and permanent disability
- Fatal incidents involving negligence or unsafe conditions
- Medical errors, aviation incidents, and complex liability cases
Confidential. No obligation. Cases evaluated based on severity, liability, and long-term impact.
Explore Cases We Handle: Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
A Serious Accident Happened
Select the option that best matches the situation.
A car crash or collision →
An accident involving a commercial truck→
A motorcycle accident →
A pedestrian was struck →
A boating accident →
An accident involving an airplane →
A train or railroad accident →
An injury on a cruise ship →
An incident at a construction site or building collapse →
An injury at work →
These situations may involve serious injury or loss of life.
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
A Medical Issue Happened
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A doctor or provider made a mistake →
A condition was misdiagnosed or not diagnosed in time →
A surgical error occurred →
Incorrect medication or treatment was given →
A hospital failed to provide proper care →
These cases often involve complex medical issues and may result in catastrophic injury or loss of life.
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
An Unsafe Property or Business Caused Harm
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A slip or fall occurred on someone’s property →
An injury at a store, hotel, or apartment →
An assault due to lack of security →
Unsafe conditions caused harm →
A swimming pool accident or drowning →
A child was injured due to unsafe conditions or lack of supervision →
Property owners and businesses have a responsibility to maintain safe environments.
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
A Loved One Was Harmed in a Facility
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A loved one experienced nursing home neglect →
A loved one suffered abuse or lack of care →
A facility failed to properly supervise or treat a resident →
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
A Product or Substance Caused Harm
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A defective product caused injury →
A vehicle or equipment malfunction →
A dangerous drug or medical device caused harm →
Exposure to toxic substances →
A child was harmed by a product or unsafe condition →
Manufacturers and companies can be held accountable for unsafe products and exposures.
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
A Government or Public Entity May Be Responsible
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An injury involving a government agency →
An injury on public property →
Harm caused by a government employee →
Cases involving government entities often follow different legal rules and deadlines.
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
The Incident Happened on Water or Offshore
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An injury involving offshore work or maritime operations →
An incident involving a vessel or navigable waters →
A boating-related accident →
Maritime cases often involve specialized laws depending on where and how the incident occurred.
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
An Assault or Safety Failure Occurred
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A sexual assault incident →
An attack at a business or residential property →
Failure to provide adequate security →
These cases often involve both criminal acts and civil liability for negligence.
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
A Child Was Injured
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A child injured due to negligence →
An incident at a school or daycare →
A child harmed by a product or unsafe condition →
A pool-related injury involving a child →
Cases involving children often require additional care and legal considerations.
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
A Professional Made a Serious Mistake
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A lawyer, accountant, or professional failed to meet standards →
Negligence caused financial or personal harm →
Professionals have a duty to act within accepted standards—and can be held accountable when they don’t.
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
A Loved One Passed Away
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A fatal accident →
A death caused by a medical error →
Loss of life due to negligence →
When a life is lost due to negligence, families may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Not sure which applies? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
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.
