Railroad accident cases involve injuries or deaths caused by incidents involving trains, railways, or railroad crossings. These cases may arise from train collisions, derailments, unsafe crossings, equipment failures, or negligence by railroad operators or companies, and can affect passengers, workers, drivers, or pedestrians near railway tracks.
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Florida Railroad Accident Lawyers

When a Railroad Accident Changes Everything, You Need a Firm Built for Complex Litigation

When you rely on rail systems for transportation or work around them, you expect operators and companies to maintain safe conditions. Unfortunately, negligence, poor maintenance, and safety failures can lead to serious railroad accidents with devastating consequences. At Silva & Silva, our experienced attorneys are committed to holding responsible parties accountable and securing justice for victims of railroad accidents.

Silva & Silva is committed to holding railroad companies and operators accountable for negligence, leveraging extensive experience to pursue justice and meaningful recovery for victims of railroad accidents.

Railroad Negligence

Silva & Silva is a firm of competent and experienced attorneys that will guide you through the legal maze, ensuring that your compensation is adequate and in line with what juries award in similar cases.

The United States’ railroad system consists of over 600 railroads, with more than 250,000 employees, 230,000 miles of track, 89,000 miles of signal and control systems, 1.2 million freight cars, and 20,000 locomotives.

This means of interstate transportation and cargo hauling is regulated by federal law, not state law, through the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Subtitle B, and Chapter II. It is important that a knowledgeable attorney represent you if you have been injured or if a loved one has been injured or killed in a railroad or transportation accident.

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.

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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.