Miami’s Crowded Waters: Proving Liability After a Florida Boating Accident — Before the 2-Year Deadline
Florida vessel operators owe a duty of reasonable care. Learn how to prove liability after a Miami-Dade boating accident before the 2-year deadline.
The Billing Gap: Navigating Florida’s New Medical Damage Evidence Standards in Trucking Cases
Florida law limits trial evidence to amounts actually paid for medical care. Silva & Silva uses letters of protection to fight artificial settlement deflation.
Filing a Claim for a Rideshare Accident in Florida: What Drivers, Passengers, and Family Members Need to Know
If you have been seriously injured or a loved one has been tragically killed in a rideshare accident in Florida, filing a claim could be an important step in the recovery process. Like everything else, medical care is growing increasingly expensive, and losing your...
Medical Malpractice Claims Involving Cancer: What Patients and Families Need to Know
While a cancer diagnosis can be devastating, dealing with medical malpractice in relation to a cancer diagnosis can be more devastating still. The unfortunate reality is that medical malpractice is alarmingly common, and the data show that medical mistakes related to...
Filing a Claim Against a Business After a Serious or Fatal Accident in Florida
While some personal injury and wrongful death cases involve seeking just compensation from an individual (or an individual’s insurance company), many cases involve claims against businesses. If a business is responsible for your injuries or your loved one’s death, the...
Slips, Trips & Falls: A Comprehensive Guide to Florida Premises Liability Claims
compensation include:Similar to other types of accidents, slips, trips, and falls can vary widely in terms of their severity. While some of these accidents are relatively minor, others can have life-altering (and, in the worst cases, life-threatening) consequences. In...
What You Need to Know if You Were Injured on Vacation in Florida
Each summer, tens of millions of people from across the United States and around the world visit Florida on vacation. Many of these visitors come to South Florida for its famous beaches and nightlife. In contrast, others visit Florida’s world-famous amusement parks,...
Product Liability Claims: A Comprehensive Guide to Holding Manufacturers Accountable
From defective airbags to defective drugs and medical devices, dangerous products present risks in nearly all aspects of our daily lives. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective product, you have clear rights under Florida law. When defective products...
Swimming Pool Accidents in Florida: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Family’s Legal Rights
With swimming pools staying open year-round in Florida, swimming—or at least lounging by the pool—is a popular pastime for residents and visitors alike. Florida reportedly has more swimming pools than any other state in the country, and it’s not hard to see why....
Construction Accident Claims in Florida: A Comprehensive Guide
Construction accidents are among the leading causes of job-related injuries and deaths in Florida. Far too often, these accidents are the result of poor safety practices, hazardous property conditions, and other issues that construction companies and property owners...
