Walter Silva Jr.

Walter Silva Jr. works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Maryland. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Walter Silva Jr. handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Maryland, including Employer Retaliation, Third Party Claims, Permanent Disability, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Maryland, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Walter immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Walter Silva Jr.'s specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 22 years of experience in Maryland workers' comp law, Walter knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Walter Silva Jr. primarily serves clients in Cumberland and the surrounding Maryland area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Maryland and were injured at work, contact Walter's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.