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Travelers in Miami Can Snooze in Nap Rooms. What to Know.

Anyone who has set foot in an airport has seen the lengths that weary travelers will go to get some good shuteye. Somnolent passengers spread out across chairs, drape jackets over their heads and even stretch out on the floor in desperate attempts to sleep while they wait in bustling…

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Florida Home’s Possible Carbon Monoxide Leak Kills Four, Including Children. What to Know.

Police are citing carbon monoxide poisoning as a possible cause of death for four people, including two children, who were found inside a Marion County home Friday, Feb. 6. The bodies were found Friday night after police were called out to the home on Banyan Track Way for a wellness…

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Woman Dead After Dog Attack in Miami. What to Know.

Police continue to investigate after an elderly woman was found dead Monday morning following a dog attack a dog attack in Miami Gardens, according to reporting from The Miami Herald. Investigators have not released whether or not the woman was mauled by one animal or several and no name has…

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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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Man Goes Viral After Spotting Something Shocking in His Neighborhood—The Joke He Made Says a Lot About Pedestrian Safety

A man’s viral video where he jokingly claims he fell and will sue for millions of dollars has gained traction online, but the video highlights serious safety concerns that can have long-lasting effects for actual victims. In the video, which has over 115,000 likes and hundreds of comments and shares,…

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Nurses Union Lifts the Veil on ‘Death Trap Elevators’ at Miami Hospital. What to Know.

Elevators plunging several floors due to a malfunction have injured at least 12 people at The Miami VA Medical Center, an issue that has gone on for more than two years, the Miami Herald reported this week. The elevators vacillate through the 12-story building, carrying nurses, patients and visitors alike.…

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Women Rescued After Falling into Florida Golf Course Quarry. What to Know.

Two women have a harrowing tale of how they spent their 2024 Christmas holiday after falling 50 feet into a Citrus County, Florida, golf course quarry. The women, who have not been named, fell into the cavernous quarry on Christmas Day and were found Thursday morning. Both were in stable…

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Leesfield & Partners Attorney Recovers $350,000 for Woman Who Shattered her Hip at a Florida Tourist Attraction

Evan Robinson, a Leesfield & Partners Trial Lawyer,  secured a $350,000 settlement for a woman who shattered her hip as a result of a violent fall at a Monroe County tourist attraction.  Our client visited the popular tourist attraction while on vacation in the Keys with her husband.  As the…

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Broward Teen Charged in Friend’s Accidental Shooting Death, police say

One teen charged, another killed after the two were playing with a loaded gun at an apartment in Broward County, officials say.  The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Monday. The teen who was hit was identified by police in reporting by The Miami Herald as 16-year-old Christopher Granados. He was…

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Woman permanently injured after ‘stampede’ at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, lawsuit says

A woman is suing Walt Disney World following claims she was permanently injured in a “stampede” that ensued before an event at its Magic Kingdom park.  The alleged incident that injured the Pennsylvania native took place on June 25, a day that saw the park “packed and extremely busy,” her…

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