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Published on: September 16, 2026

Rig Collapsed at Brickell Construction Site. What to Know.

At least four people were injured after equipment at a Brickell worksite collapsed onto multiple cars and a construction box Monday, Sept. 14, according to NBC 6 South Florida.

The incident happened around 8 a.m. when an 85-foot drill rig collapsed on Southeast 12^th Street and Brickell Bay Drive. At least two workers, 29 and 27 years old, were in the construction box when the rig fell, trapping them. A 47-year-old construction worker who was operating the drill rig, jumped out of it as it tipped over.

In addition to the construction box, the rig also fell on at least three vehicles, two of which were parked and one that was driving down Brickell Bay Drive. When the driver saw the drill rig falling, she allegedly put her car into reverse. The rig then landed on the SUV’s hood, causing a fire. Thankfully, the driver was able to get out of the vehicle by going through the back of the car, media reported.

Published on: September 16, 2026

One Person Critically Injured in Rickenbacker Causeway Bicycle Accident. What to Know About Accidents of this Kind in South Florida.

By Leesfield & Partners

Then man who was critically injured in a Rickenbacker Causeway bicycle accident last month has been identified as a well-known local orthopedic surgeon.

The incident happened on Saturday, Aug. 29, around 8:30 a.m. when 63-year-old Dr. Gilbert Beauperthuy-Rojas was hit by a driver as he pedaled along the Causeway — a six-laned toll road that sees roughly half a million cyclists and about 10 million vehicles annually, according to reporting from The Miami Herald and Florida International University’s Caplin News. He was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police in their investigation. Additional information, including the circumstances surrounding the crash have yet to be released.

Published on: September 15, 2026

What to Know About Jet that Overshot Runway, Killed Five People at Miami International Airport.

By Leesfield & Partners

A lawsuit has been filed, and additional details have been released regarding what happened the day a Boeing 767 jet overshot a Miami International Airport runway and killed five people, according to reporting from local media.

The incident happened on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 6, when an Amazon cargo plane from 21 Air overran the end of the airport’s Runway 30. In addition to the five tragic deaths, another five people are reportedly injured, local media reported.

The five people that were killed in the van were identified by the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Those who died were Javierk Reyes Quevado, 47; Yoel Rodriguiez Narajo, 53; Carlos Acosta Fajardo, 53; Rolando Aleman Leon, 55; and Julio C. Pineda, 75. At least two other people in the van as well as one other person who was in a separate vehicle were injured in the crash. The pilots, 55-year-old Joseph Carroll and 37-year-old Filipe Silva Molina, were injured and released from the hospital, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz told reporters.

Published on: September 1, 2026

Leesfield & Partners Representing Boy in Horrific Bimini Cove Dog Attack. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Leesfield & Partners is representing a 9-year-old South Florida boy who was viciously attacked by several dogs while on the beach at the Bimini Cove Resort & Marina.

This case is being handled by Partner Justin B. Shapiro and Trial Attorney Eric Shane.

On Tuesday, July 28, Beau Brattain was staying at the resort with his family when he went to the beach to collect sand for his hermit crab tank. As he collected the sand, he was descended upon by several dogs who mauled his head, right arm, and thigh. He was rushed to a local hospital before doctors concluded his injuries were so severe that he required transport to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.

Published on: August 31, 2026

Hollywood, Florida, Lifeguard’s Training Comes in Handy During Family Trip to Aruba. What Happened?

By Leesfield & Partners

A lifeguard in Hollywood Beach is being hailed as a hero after he jumped into action during an excursion gone wrong on his family’s trip to Aruba.

Marcelo Lorenzo, 24, and his family were being pulled behind a boat on two tubes when the captain made a quick turn, slamming one of the rafts into another vessel.

In an interview with NBC 6 South Florida, Lorenzo said that his training with Hollywood Ocean Rescue — where he has worked for at least three years — is what prepared him for that day.

Published on: August 31, 2026

This Product is Practically Synonymous with College Dorm Life. Here’s Why it is Being Recalled.

By Leesfield & Partners

Approximately 250,000 10 and 15-liter Cooluli minifridges are being recalled over concerns of fire hazards, according to a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission.

In a Thursday, Aug. 13, recall notice, CPSC officials said that the recalled minifridges’ were having issues with their electrician switch, which may short circuit and poses fire and burn hazards. The recalled fridges have an internal power supply and two power input ports on the back of them. The removable power cord on the product does not have a “brick” power adapter, “as is commonly used with laptop chargers,” officials said in the recall notice.

As of Friday, Aug. 21, the company has received at least 19 reports of the minifridges catching fire, sparking, smoking, and/or overheating. From these incidents, only one injury of smoke inhalation was reported. The issue has caused approximately $80,000 in property damage.

Published on: August 31, 2026

A Tense Exchange Between a Driver and a Cyclist Group in Miami Resulted in Gunshots. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Chances are, if it is a beautiful weekend morning in Miami, you’ll find a pack of bicyclists pedaling down the road.

As much is true in Cutler Bay, where giant banyan trees form canopies over the road, attracting weekend cyclists, dog walkers, and runners from all over the city. This weekend, however, the peaceful atmosphere in the area was punctuated by an intense exchange between a group of cyclists and an SUV. The driver of that vehicle is now facing charges, according to reporting from NBC 6 South Florida.

The incident occurred on Saturday, Aug. 22 when the driver of an SUV was heading southbound on Southwest 87^th Avenue. The driver of the vehicle allegedly honked at a pair of cyclists and is accused of swerving into them. As a result, one of the cyclists was forced off of the road.

Published on: August 21, 2026

Community Left Reeling Following Shocking Accident of Beloved Florida Crossing Guard. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A beloved school crossing guard in Orange Park, Florida, was seriously injured when she was hit by a car just two days into the new school year, according to reporting from Action News Jax.

The incident occurred Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the intersection of Gano Avenue and Miller Street. The crossing guard — known affectionately by the students she dutifully protects each morning as “Miss Sherry or Aunt Sherry” — was outside of Grove Park Elementary School when she was hit, local media reported.

Miss Sherry, whose full name was not released, was wearing her high-visibility safety vest and carrying a stop sign at the time of the crash. Police said that the driver immediately stopped and is “cooperating with the investigation.” Miss Sherry was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

Published on: August 20, 2026

Slow Down in School Zones, Miami! Classes are Back in Session.

By Leesfield & Partners

Parents rejoice while school children and early-morning commuters across Miami-Dade County lament this week — it must be the start of the school year.

And with the beginning of new classes and fresh textbooks comes a set of traffic rules that drivers must reacquaint themselves with in order to keep children and pedestrians safe and avoid penalties. As a personal injury law firm with 50 years of experience handling motor vehicle accident and pedestrian injury cases in the area, Leesfield & Partners attorneys know just how tragic the consequences of not adhering to road laws can be.

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, a 16-year-old boy in Port St. Lucie was hit by a car while walking to school, according to reporting from local media. The boy allegedly attempted to cross the road “against the pedestrian signal and entered the roadway in front of traffic that had the right

Published on: August 20, 2026

Dozens of Health Violations Shut Down Hialeah Public Swimming Pools. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

In a week of mounting temperatures and National Weather Service heat advisories throughout Miami, the City of Hialeah closed its three remaining public swimming pools following Florida Health Department findings.

The city’s Bucky Dent Water Park, which reopened in July after a year-long closure, once again closed following an incident involving an 80-year-old man who had a medical emergency while in a pool. It was later revealed that the facilities were operating without proper permits and that there was a problem with equipment at the water park, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

Outside of that, the three pools — McDonald Pool, Milander Pool and Babcock Pool — will temporarily close after several violations were found. A pool with no chlorine, broken safety equipment, and other potential hazards are among the contraventions found by inspectors on the properties.