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Minor on ATV Runs Stop Sign, Killing 6-year-old, police say. How Ira Leesfield has Warned Against ATVs for Decades.

A 12-year-old maneuvering an all-terrain vehicle ran a stop sign, causing a deadly crash with a car in Louisiana, police say. Emergency responders were called regarding the crash around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to reporting from The Miami Herald. The minor who was driving was accompanied by three passengers —…

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One Hospitalized Following Miami Gardens House Fire. How Leesfield & partners Attorneys Have Represented Florida Fire Victims for 48 Years.

An investigation is currently underway to reveal the cause of a fire that erupted from a Miami Gardens home Wednesday morning, according to local media reporting. Firefighters were called out to the home near 15221 Northwest 33rd Avenue around 5:30 a.m. At least one person was taken to the hospital,…

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Second Boat Fire in as Many Weeks at South Florida Marina. What to Know.

At least four boats at the Grove Isle marina in Coconut Grove were damaged after a fire broke out Tuesday morning. Firefighters were called out to the area around 7:30 a.m. after two boats docked at the marina burst into flames, according to reporting from the Miami Herald. The fire…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Road to Motor Vehicle Accident Results: What You Should Know About Seeking Damages

A seemingly mundane trip to the grocery store or a tiring commute home after a long day’s work can quickly turn into a driver’s worst nightmare. About 400,000 car accident victims discover this annually in Florida with many suffering severe and permanent injuries. As a personal injury law firm with…

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Washington Boy, 13, Killed in E-Bike-Related Incident; Leesfield & Partners’ Outspoken History with Micromobility Devices.

A family has lost their 13-year-old son after he hit a metal cable in a “freak accident” while riding his e-bike through the neighborhood, according to local media. Emiliano Munoz, of Everett, Washington, was playing with friends at a neighborhood field on May 2. As he left on his e-bike,…

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