Business Details
9 Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Santa Cruz, CA
Founded in 2017, Schaar & Silva LLP has established itself as a leading personal injury law firm in Northern California. Our attorneys combine extensive trial experience with a client-centered approach to secure justice and fair compensation for victims of negligence. With a focus on cases involving auto accidents, pedestrian injuries, and wrongful death, we provide comprehensive legal representation tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our team has secured numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, including one of the largest bicycle accident verdicts in California history. We offer free case evaluations with no obligation, charging clients nothing unless we win their case. Our commitment to personalized service ensures that every client receives direct attention from experienced trial attorneys who handle cases from beginning to end.With offices in Santa Cruz and serving clients across California, we combine local knowledge with national legal expertise. Our attorneys maintain active memberships in prestigious legal organizations, including Consumer Attorneys of California and Super Lawyers. We prioritize transparency in all communications and procedures, ensuring clients understand every step of the legal process. For over a decade, our team has demonstrated unwavering dedication to victims' rights, combining legal proficiency with genuine empathy to achieve optimal outcomes.
Services
Personal Injury
Auto Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Slip and Fall
Dog Bites
Product Liability
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of combined experience in personal injury law
- Our attorneys have secured multiple multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements
- We provide free case evaluations with no obligation to clients
- Our team handles cases directly from start to finish
- We maintain active memberships in premier legal advocacy organizations
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice handles cases arising from negligence causing physical or psychological harm. We represent clients in auto accidents, slip and fall incidents, and workplace injuries. Our attorneys work to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through settlements or trial litigation.
Auto Accidents
We specialize in motor vehicle collision cases involving cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles. Our team investigates accident circumstances, negotiates with insurance companies, and pursues compensation for vehicle damage, medical bills, and emotional trauma. We handle complex cases involving multiple liable parties and catastrophic injuries.
Bicycle Accidents
Our bicycle accident attorneys advocate for injured cyclists in urban and rural settings. We address unique legal challenges involving road sharing, liability determination, and insurance coverage. We help clients recover costs for medical treatment, bike replacement, and lost income while navigating California's specific cycling regulations.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate representation for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence. Our attorneys handle claims involving medical malpractice, vehicle collisions, and unsafe premises. We seek compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and emotional distress while respecting families' needs during difficult times.
Product Liability
Our product liability practice holds manufacturers accountable for unsafe products causing injury. We investigate defective designs, manufacturing flaws, and inadequate warnings. We represent clients harmed by consumer products, medical devices, and automotive components, seeking compensation for medical costs and related damages.
People
Dan C. Schaar
Senior Trial Attorney
With over 15 years of trial experience, Dan Schaar has secured multiple seven and eight-figure verdicts. A Super Lawyers honoree, he specializes in personal injury litigation and teaches trial techniques nationwide. He focuses on complex cases requiring detailed courtroom presentation.
Eva Silva
Managing Attorney
Eva Silva founded Schaar & Silva Trial Lawyers in 2017 after building extensive personal injury experience. A Super Lawyers Rising Star, she coordinates litigation teams while maintaining active trial practice. She serves on multiple regional trial lawyer associations.
Jillian Sullivan
Paralegal
Jillian Sullivan brings five years of legal experience to case management. She prepares documentation for court appearances and maintains client records. Her background includes roles at Bay Area law firms and municipal legal departments.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle auto accidents, bicycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, slip and falls, dog bites, and wrongful death cases throughout California.
How much does a case consultation cost?
All initial consultations are free with no obligation. We only charge attorney fees if we successfully recover compensation for you.
What if I can't afford medical treatment?
We help connect clients with medical providers who offer treatment on lien arrangements until case resolution.
How long do I have to file a claim?
California's statute of limitations typically allows two years from injury date, but exceptions exist for specific case types.
Will my case go to trial?
Most cases settle before trial, but we prepare every case for litigation and have extensive trial experience when needed.
Do you handle out-of-state referrals?
We collaborate with law firms nationwide on case referrals and share fees according to state bar regulations.
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