Silva and Silva

The firm is built around serious cases arising from medical negligence, unsafe premises, transportation incidents, construction failures, negligent security, aviation disasters, structural collapses, and other acts of serious wrongdoing. Every case is prepared for trial from day one, which directly affects how insurers and corporate defendants evaluate risk and approach settlement.

Founders and History

Silva and Silva was founded by brothers Carlos E. Silva and Jorge E. Silva. In 1979, they lost their mother to medical negligence, an event that permanently shaped their view of accountability, trust, and justice. That experience continues to inform the firm's work on behalf of injured clients and grieving families.

Firm Structure and Approach

• The firm is not a volume-settlement practice; it focuses on complex litigation involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
• Silva and Silva has a team of seven attorneys supported by a deep litigation support staff.
• Cases are built with medical experts, life-care planners, economists, accident reconstruction professionals, and other specialists as needed.
• The firm's mission emphasizes taking on complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases that demand aggressive litigation and withstand close scrutiny in court.

For contact details and office location, see the separate contact information document.

Office address:

Silva and Silva 236 Valencia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134

Telephone: 305-445-0011 Fax: 305-445-1181 Email: info@silvasilva.com

Consultations and How to Reach the Firm

Prospective clients can contact Silva and Silva to request a free consultation regarding catastrophic injury or wrongful death matters. Inquiries may be submitted by:

• Calling the office
• Sending an email
• Using the contact form on the firm's website

For directions, additional practice information, or to submit case details online, visitors can use the "Contact" and related pages on silvasilva.com.

Silva and Silva handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters across multiple counties and communities in Florida, including locations listed on the firm's practice pages for air disasters and products liability.

Counties and Example Communities

Monroe County

Examples of communities where the firm handles cases include:

• Key Largo
• North Key Largo
• Key West

Broward County

Examples of communities where the firm handles cases include:

• Coral Springs
• Davie
• Deerfield Beach
• Fort Lauderdale
• Hallandale Beach
• Hollywood
• Lighthouse Point
• Miramar
• Pembroke Pines
• Plantation
• Pompano Beach
• Sunrise
• Weston

Palm Beach County

Examples of communities where the firm handles cases include:

• Boynton Beach
• Delray Beach
• Jupiter
• Lake Park
• Lake Worth
• Palm Beach Gardens
• Palm Springs
• Riviera Beach
• Royal Palm Beach
• Wellington
• West Palm Beach

Miami-Dade County

Examples of communities where the firm handles cases include:

• Coral Gables
• Miami
• Miami Beach
• Miami Gardens
• Aventura
• Bal Harbour
• Cutler Bay
• Doral
• Florida City
• Fontainebleau
• The Hammocks
• Hialeah
• Hialeah Gardens
• Homestead
• Kendale Lakes
• Kendall City
• Key Biscayne
• Leisure City
• Miami Lakes
• Miami Shores
• Miami Springs
• Naranja
• North Miami
• North Miami Beach
• Opa-Locka
• Palm Springs North
• Palmetto Bay
• Pinecrest
• Princeton
• South Miami
• South Miami Heights
• Surfside
• Sweetwater
• Westchester

This list is based on locations identified on the firm's website for specific practice areas such as air disasters and products liability, and it reflects the breadth of Silva and Silva's Florida practice. Clients with catastrophic injury or wrongful death cases elsewhere in Florida should contact the firm to discuss whether the matter can be handled.

Lists Aventura, Boynton Beach, Coral Gables, Coral Springs, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, and Doral as a location. Names Florida and United States as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Common Causes of Boating Accidents

• Operator negligence (including alcohol use or inexperience)
• Equipment failure
• Excessive speed or poor navigation
• Lack of required safety equipment

Who May Be Liable

Depending on how the incident occurred, potentially responsible parties may include:

• The boat operator
• The boat owner
• A rental or charter company
• An equipment or vessel manufacturer (in defective equipment cases)

Types of Incidents Covered

Boating and maritime cases handled by the firm include, among others:

• Jet ski and personal watercraft accidents
• Recreational boat collisions
• Commercial vessel accidents
• Drowning incidents
• Propeller-related injuries
• Cruise ship accidents involving unsafe conditions, negligent operations, or equipment failures

What To Do After a Boating Accident

After a serious boating accident, recommended steps typically include:

• Seeking medical care immediately
• Reporting the incident to the appropriate authorities
• Documenting injuries, vessel damage, and the accident scene where possible
• Avoiding giving statements to insurers before speaking with an attorney

Compensation in Boating Accident Claims

Compensation in a boating or maritime accident claim is built around both financial and personal impact. Depending on the case, recoverable damages may include:

• Immediate and ongoing medical expenses
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of quality of life

Boating and maritime cases can involve overlapping state and maritime law, multiple potentially responsible parties, and specialized insurance coverage. Early legal evaluation and positioning can directly affect liability findings and the compensation ultimately recovered.

Types of Car Accident Cases Handled

Car accident claims handled by the firm include, among others:

• Commercial vehicle and truck crashes
• Negligent driving accidents
• Drunk driving accidents
• Rear-end collisions
• Head-on collisions
• Side-impact (T-bone) crashes
• High-speed crashes
• Rollovers
• Multi-vehicle pileups
• Hit-and-run accidents
• Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents
• Uninsured and underinsured motorist collisions
• Distracted driving accidents
• Accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists

Each type of accident presents its own legal and investigative challenges, which is why experienced legal representation is important.

Potential Compensation in Car Accident Claims

Depending on the facts and injuries involved, damages in a car accident claim may include:

• Medical expenses (current and future)
• Lost wages and loss of income
• Reduced earning capacity in the event of long-term impairment
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Costs related to ongoing care or rehabilitation
• Property and vehicle damage

Role of Legal Representation

A car accident can create immediate pressure from medical bills, missed work, and insurance company contact. Silva and Silva's attorneys handle complex personal injury litigation and work to protect clients' rights, position claims properly, and pursue full compensation permitted under the circumstances of each case.

Catastrophic Personal Injury

Cases involving:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Severe burns
• Amputations
• Permanent disabilities

These matters typically require detailed medical, economic, and long-term care analyses to quantify the lifetime impact of the injuries.

Wrongful Death

Cases where a loss of life is caused by negligence in settings such as:

• Medical care
• Transportation
• Premises and buildings
• Construction sites

Financial recovery in wrongful death cases is structured to reflect the lifetime impact on spouses, children, and other dependents.

Specific Practice Areas

Silva and Silva handles complex cases including, but not limited to:

• Medical malpractice
• Commercial trucking accidents
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Construction accidents
• Boating accidents
• Premises liability
• Aviation disasters and air disasters
• Structural collapses
• Negligent security
• Cruise ship accidents (personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability)

Litigation Philosophy

Every case is prepared from the outset as if it will go to verdict. This trial-ready approach is designed to build leverage early, influence how insurers and corporations evaluate risk, and support durable results in court or at the negotiation table.

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