Hurricane Ian Relief
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who donated goods for Hurricane Ian Relief! The following are some pictures of donations delivered at Ocean Church in Ft. Myers. We hope that this brings some relief to those impacted. At Silva & Silva, we are committed to...
How Do You Calculate Just Compensation for Pain and Suffering After an Accident in Florida?
Serious accidents can leave victims and their families facing a lifetime of consequences. Along with physical trauma and financial costs, accidents can also lead to long-term pain and suffering. In many cases, accident victims and their loved ones are never able to...
How Do You Prove Liability for an Auto Accident or Truck Accident in Florida?
Each year, tens of thousands of newborns in the United States are diagnosed with birth injuries. These injuries result from a variety of different causes, and while some of them are unavoidable, many are not. This is an unfortunate reality of our modern healthcare...
Medical Malpractice Claims Involving Birth Injuries: What New Parents in Florida Need to Know
Each year, tens of thousands of newborns in the United States are diagnosed with birth injuries. These injuries result from a variety of different causes, and while some of them are unavoidable, many are not. This is an unfortunate reality of our modern healthcare...
When Can You Sue for a Faulty Product in Florida?
Dangerous and defective products cause millions of injuries in Florida and the United States annually. Unfortunately, while product manufacturers have a legal duty to ensure that their products are reasonably safe for their intended use, the data show that...
What Fall Victims Need to Know about Florida’s Premises Liability Laws
Falls are the leading cause of preventable injuries in the United States. According to data from the National Safety Council (NSC), falls account for about a third of the more than 20 million preventable nonfatal injuries in the U.S. each year. Due to the prevalence...
Safety Violations Account for Many Serious and Fatal Construction Site Accidents in South Florida
Working in construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in South Florida. While certain aspects of the job are inherently dangerous, many of the dangers of construction work can—and should—be mitigated with adequate safety precautions. Unfortunately, many...
What Are Your Legal Rights After a Truck Accident in Florida?
If you have been seriously injured in a truck accident, you should speak with a lawyer about your legal rights. Truck accident victims often have claims for significant compensation; and, if you are entitled to a financial recovery, you will need an experienced lawyer...
Ex-Surfside Building Official Can’t Duck Deposition
The Florida judge overseeing the litigation over the collapse of Surfside’s Champlain Towers South condominium building denied a request Friday by the town’s former building inspector for a protective order, requiring him to show up for a deposition requested by...
How Do You Seek Financial Compensation for a Boating Accident in Florida?
Accidents on the water can be extremely dangerous. Boaters can quickly find themselves facing circumstances they cannot control. Even experienced boaters can only do so much to keep themselves, their crew members, and their passengers out of harm’s way. Unfortunately,...