Construction Accident Claims Involving Collapses: Proving Liability and Calculating Damages
The Florida International University (FIU) pedestrian bridge collapse and Champlain Towers condominium collapse in Surfside were two massive, tragic events that made national headlines last year. But, while these events garnered national attention – and with good...
15 Important Facts about Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida
While there is no excuse for medical negligence, statistics show that it is alarmingly common. Each year, tens of thousands of Florida residents suffer unnecessarily and lose loved ones due to mistakes in the health care setting. But, while the prevalence of medical...
What Should You Do if You Have Concerns about Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Medical malpractice is alarmingly common. While we, as patients, have no choice but to trust our health care providers to make the right decisions and put our best interests first, this trust proves to be misplaced far too often. If you have concerns about medical...
What Are Your Legal Rights if Your Child was Injured in a Florida Swimming Pool?
Swimming pools can be dangerous for children. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “drownings are a leading cause of injury [and] death for young children ages 1 to 14, and three children die every day as a result of drowning.” The...
When Can You Seek Financial Compensation for a Brain Injury in Florida?
Last month, we published an article discussing claims for financial compensation involving traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In that article, we highlighted some of the most common causes of TBI as identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Your Right to Financial Compensation in Florida
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are serious injuries that can have life-altering, if not life-threatening, consequences. They are also far more common than many people realize. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 200,000...
When Can You Pursue a Medical Malpractice Claim in Florida?
If you live in Florida and you have concerns about medical malpractice, you are not alone. Medical malpractice is alarmingly common, and errors related to diagnosis and treatment are among the leading causes of death in the United States. In cases of medical...
Silva & Silva Was Lead Counsel In The FIU Bridge Collapse & Recovered Significant Sums Of Money For Victims
We are experienced in handling complex litigation resulting from construction defects. Our firm represented a severely brain-injured father of four and the deceased husband and father of three in the litigation surrounding the 2018 Florida International University...
Underage Employee Drank on the Job Before Killing Chef
The son of chef Stefano Riccioletti filed the suit Thursday By Willard Shepard The son of the South Beach chef killed recently in what police call a hit-and-run has sued the driver and the Nikki Beach club where she worked, accusing the famous nightspot of letting her...
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Construction Company in I-75 Crash
Liza Angulo, 17, killed after cement barrier from tractor-trailer falls on top of car By Amanda Batchelor - Senior Digital Editor PLANTATION, Fla. - The family of a 17-year-old girl who was killed in a crash on...