Unfortunately, trip and fall incidents cause serious and lasting injuries. When the trip and fall have occurred on someone’s property, and it results in injury, there is a potential premises liability case. In the process of determining liability, the court may apply what is called the “trivial defect” defense. If you have been involved in a trip-and-fall incident and...
Continue ReadingAccording to the California Department of Public Health, there are around five million people who suffer a dog bite injury every single year in the United States. While some dog bites are minor, some bites are serious and can require treatment. When children are involved in a dog bite incident it may become fatal. If you or a...
Continue ReadingIf you have been involved in a left turn or intersection automobile accident, reach out to the attorneys at Silva Injury Law who can assess your case and help you obtain any compensation you deserve. PREVALENCE OF LEFT-HAND TURN ACCIDENTS A significant number of motorist accidents occur when a driver is making a left-hand turn across oncoming...
Continue ReadingAn average of 5,000 people are killed and another 418,000 people injured in weather-related crashes according to the Federal Highway Administration. Heavy rain, ice, snow, fog and other poor weather conditions contribute to car crashes. Despite driving safely, bad weather causes a significant increase in the likelihood of being in a car accident. Poor weather conditions not only cause...
Continue ReadingWhile no one expects to sustain an injury while doing their weekly grocery shopping, it unfortunately happens. The most common injury in grocery stores is slip and fall accidents. These types of accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, such as stray produce and other products that have fallen of shelfs, a wet floor, or unattended ladders...
Continue ReadingIf you or a loved one has experienced a cut or laceration injury, the attorneys at Silva Injury Law hope for your speedy and complete recovery. If the injury was caused by negligence of another, or if an insurance company is not offering adequate compensation for your losses and suffering, we can help you. The services at Silva Injury...
Continue ReadingPeople don’t always appreciate the importance of their knees and legs until they are injured in an accident that limits their use. Knee and leg injuries don’t just prevent people from dancing, hiking or taking public transportation, they can make it difficult to get to the bathroom or kitchen, requiring others to take care of them. Knee and leg...
Continue ReadingThere are approximately six million car accidents each year in the United States, with three million people injured. Many of these injuries are to the vulnerable structures of the back and neck that can be badly damaged by rapid movements and forceful impacts. If you’ve injured your back or neck in a car accident, it’s important to contact an...
Continue ReadingMold that grows inside of buildings and homes can be not only harmful to one’s health, it can also cause damage and even destroy the structure of buildings and its contents. The attorneys at Silva Injury Law can represent you in toxic mold cases. WHAT IS TOXIC MOLD It is common for mold and mold spores to grow within...
Continue ReadingAccording to the Washington Post, there are close to two million rear end collisions each year in the United States, causing over two hundred thousand injuries and deaths. Victims and their families often have huge monetary losses for medical expenses and lost earnings, in addition to pain, suffering and mental anguish that entitle them to compensation. That’s why it’s...
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