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SomeraSilva has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients for medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death cases.

The Somera Silva Building is an appropriate metaphor for South Florida: an invigorating blend of old and new.

Blending time - honored legal traditions with technological innovations, SomeraSilva is proud to practice this noble profession by winning tens of millions of dollars for our clients.

Our practice is limited to medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death.

As part of SomeraSilva’s commitment to giving back to the community, SomeraSilva proudly is a Grand Benefactor to the American Alzheimer’s Association.

Success means winning cases.

All glory comes from daring to begin. -Eugene F. Ware

Boca Raton

Peter J. Somera Jr. and Paul M. Silva M.D., J.D. are two of the most

experienced medical malpractice attorneys in the United States. Medical

malpractice is the second leading cause of death in the United States. A

study by the Institute of Medicine estimates more than 100,000 people a

year die from medical malpractice.

Medical malpractice is the failure of a doctor or other licensed medical

professional to provide a patient with treatment equal to the customary

standard of care that results in a permanent injury or death. SomeraSilva

is in a unique position to review and litigate medical malpractice cases as a

result of our experience in medicine and law.

Fort Lauderdale

SomeraSilva handles wrongful death cases with damages in excess of

30 million dollars. A “wrongful death” claim is a statutory cause of action

that may be brought on behalf of a surviving spouse, children, and parents

of a decedent to compensate them for the losses they sustained as a result

of the wrongful death of their family member. The “wrongful” act that

resulted in death may have been intentional, reckless, or negligent as long

as it is of the character that would have permitted the decedent to maintain

an action for injuries had death not resulted.

West Palm Beach

Serious car and other motor vehicle accidents require the guidance of an

experienced attorney. These cases arise out of injuries that occur on the

road, whether the injured party was in a car, on a bicycle, or a pedestrian.

Sometimes these cases arise when the person who caused the injury does

not have adequate insurance. In such cases, the injured person may be able

to make a claim against their own uninsured motorist or under-insured

motorist insurance coverage.

SomeraSilva works with physicians and other healthcare providers to assess

and review all aspects of your injuries and the long term impact they will

have on you. Our lengthy experience with both medicine and Florida’s

automobile, insurance and liability laws means we understand how to prove

the full extent of your injuries and find all possible sources of recovery

available to compensate you for the damages you have suffered and will

continue to suffer in the future.

Miami

A dangerous condition on property may lead to an injury. The dangerous

condition may be the result of a natural condition of the property or an

artificial one created on the property by the owner, lessor, or occupant.

Liability for dangerous property is known as “premises liability.” The

property may be a residential home, construction site, public area,

commercial premises, or any other type of property. The dangerous

condition is one that poses an unreasonable risk of harm to individuals

that are on the premises, and may involve structural design flaws, unsafe

conditions, environmental hazards, improper traffic patterns and a wide

range of other issues.

Peter J. Somera Jr. is the co-founder

of the firm SomeraSilva. In 2003,

at age 36, he was honored as one

of the youngest lawyers in the United States

to achieve a verdict in excess of one million

dollars for a single personal injury, which was

the case of Little v. The Vessel Halleluiah. Mr.

Somera is a member of the attorneys achieving

a Million Dollar Verdict. He graduated from

the University of Miami School of Law where

he graded onto the Editorial Board of the Inter-

American Law Review (top 15% of the class).

He obtained Deans Honors. His experience

includes The United States Department of

Justice in Washington D.C.

In some of Florida’s largest cases, he has

demonstrated his legal skills by winning

verdicts and obtaining favorable settlements

for his clients.

Paul M. Silva, M.D., J.D. is the co-

founder of SomeraSilva. Dr. Silva is

one of the few physician attorneys

in the United States, and he has collected

millions of dollars for clients in South Florida

over the last decade in medical malpractice

cases. Dr. Silva attended the University of

Florida, College of Medicine, graduating as a

member of the Junior Honors Early Admission

Program in 1991. Subsequently, he completed an

internship in Family Medicine and a Residency in

Ophthalmology, all at the University of Florida.

After Dr. Silva completed Law School, he decided

to exclusively dedicate his time to being a patient

advocate and represent victims of personal injury

and medical negligence.

Dr. Silva is also a member of the Academy of Florida

Trial Lawyers, the Florida Bar, and is admitted to

practice in Federal Court in the Southern District.

Due to his expertise in the medical field, Dr. Silva has

been interviewed on nationally televised programs.

Joseph A. Sarakinis is the Chief Investigator

at SomeraSilva. Mr. Sarakinis has a Bachelors

of Arts from Florida Atlantic University and

extensive experience at a Fortune 100 company.

Mr. Sarakinis handles all aspects of evidence

gathering and preparation, along with accident

scene photography and reconstruction at the

firm.

Franklyn B. Glinn earned his undergraduate

degree and law degree from the University

of Florida and has been a member of the

Florida Bar since 1969. He obtained the first

10 MILLION Dollar verdict in Miami and

the first 9 MILLION Dollar verdict in New

Jersey. Mr. Glinn has been involved in some

of the highest profile cases in Miami over the

last 30 years, and he is one of Florida’s most

experienced medical malpractice lawyers. Mr.

Glinn handles cases involving damages in

excess of 25 MILLION dollars.

Juan D. Querubin is the Director of

Communications and an Investigator for

SomeraSilva. Mr. Querubin obtained his

Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from F.I.T. and

has held various positions at national institutions

including Florida Atlantic University. Mr.

Querubin is fluent in Spanish and English.

OF COUNSEL

Deerfield Beach Office

Somera Silva Building212 N. Federal HighwayDeerfield Beach, FL 33441Phone 954.426.5553Fax 954.426.6646

info@somerasilva.com

Directions from I95

Hillsboro Blvd Exit 42A`Head East and then make a left onto Federal Highway.Somera Silva Building will be located on your right.*

*Less then a quarter mile after making a left onto Federal Highway

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Somera Silva Building

212 N. Federal Highway

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

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T. 954.426.5553

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