A drunk driving suspect ploughed through a popular Fort Myers taco stand Monday, killing at least four children and injuring nine other people. Luis Alejando Velasquez Herrera, 20, of Fort Myers, was charged with one count of driving under the influence and nine counts of being involved in a DUI…
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Sunny Isles Dock Fire Damages Several Boats. What to Know.
A boat fire that broke out at the Sunny Isles Beach boat dock resulted in a blaze that damaged several vessels and caused an emergency dock evacuation as well as an evacuation at nearby high-rise condos, The Miami Herald reported Friday. Firefighters were called out to the area around 5:15…
What Caused Fort Lauderdale Boat Explosion on Memorial Day? Investigators Reveal Possible Cause.
Investigators have revealed the possible cause for a Memorial Day boat explosion on the Intracoastal waters near the Lauderdale Yacht Club that killed one person — the igniting of fuel vapors. The possible cause was revealed to reporters with WSVN by investigators in an article relaying the recorded 911 calls…
String of South Florida Shootings Raise Safety Alarms. What to Know.
A string of South Florida shootings that made headlines over the weekend raise alarms about safety and security at grocery stores and shopping centers. The first of the three shootings took place in a Pembroke Pines shopping plaza Saturday morning. It began with a verbal argument at the Pembroke Gardens…
Leesfield & Partners Files Lawsuit Against Popular Gym After Minor Sexually Assaulted on Premises.
Leesfield & Partners has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a minor who was sexually assaulted at an LA Fitness in Miami by a gym member with a known history of violent behavior. This case is being handled by Partner Justin B. Shapiro and Evan Robinson, a Trial Lawyer at…
World Bicycle Day is June 3. How Leesfield & Partners has Represented Numerous Bicycle Crash Victims.
While June 3 is meant to commemorate “World Bicycle Day” and the longevity of this two-wheel transportation device, at Leesfield & Partners we choose to celebrate differently, noting the seriousness of this activity and safety tips everyone should follow to avoid injury. As a personal injury law firm with decades…
Firefighter Injured in Lumber Warehouse Fire in Miami. What to Know.
Friday morning fire at Miami lumber warehouse injured at least one firefighter as emergency responders battled the flames. Firefighters were called out to the Little River Building Home Supply, 7737 NE Second Ave., at around 6:06 a.m. There was heavy smoke coming from the building. No one was inside the…
One Dead, Another Injured in Florida Turnpike Crash. What to Know.
A scooter driver remains in critical condition and their passenger was killed after a crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County, local news outlets reported Wednesday. The crash happened before 3 p.m. Saturday in the southbound lanes at mile market 55. The scooter driver, a 21-year-old Miami man, was in…
A Boat Carrying 15 People over Memorial Day Weekend Exploded in Fort Lauderdale. What to Know.
At least 11 people were injured when a boat exploded on Memorial Day with 15 people on board, according to reporting from local media. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told reporters Tuesday that the vessel was a 39-foot Sea Ray. The incident happened in the Intracoastal Waterway around…
Home Healthcare Nurse in Florida Accused of Abusing Patient. How Leesfield & Partners has Represented Victims and Survivors in the State for Decades.
A home health nurse in Florida was accused of taping the mouth of her “nonverbal” patient and repeatedly ripping it off, according to recent reporting from local media. Nia Ayers, 24, was charged with aggravated abuse of the elderly or disabled after turning herself in on May 7, The Miami…