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Published on: May 1, 2025

One Dead After Altercation in Miami’s Brickell Neighborhood; Police Investigating.

At least one person has died following an altercation near Brickell City Centre in Miami Wednesday morning.

The incident happened in the area of Southwest Eighth Street and First Avenue around 1 a.m. when two women were leaving Blackbird Ordinary, a popular bar and music venue. The two women were allegedly approached by an unrelated man who began “heckling them” before pulling out a firearm, according to reporting from Channel 7 News.

A second man, allegedly a boyfriend of one of the two women, pulled up to the scene with his own firearm. The two exchanged gunfire before the boyfriend and the two women left in a car. The trio was later stopped by Miami police.

Published on: April 30, 2025

Leesfield & Partners Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Woman injured in Seven-Car-Pileup.

By Leesfield & Partners

Leesfield & Partners, a Miami personal injury law firm, filed a lawsuit Friday on behalf of a woman who was left as an incomplete quadriplegic following a Lake County tractor-trailer crash involving a Florida Highway Patrolman.

On Feb. 22, 2025, our client was traveling with her family to Orlando, Florida, when their car was rear-ended by a 53,000-pound tractor-trailer.

In all, there were seven cars involved in the crash, including that of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper. In addition to our client, several others involved in the crash were taken to the hospital for treatment. The trooper, however, was not injured.

Published on: April 30, 2025

Toddler is Killed in Florida After Running into Street After Pet. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A 1-year-old in Daytona Beach has died after being hit by two cars while chasing family pet Wednesday, police say.

Officers with the Daytona Police Department responded to calls shortly before 8:30 p.m. about a child with “severe injuries.”

The child had allegedly bolted from the home after the family dog had escaped. The child ran into oncoming traffic and was hit by one car followed by another.

Published on: April 30, 2025

One Dead, Several Injured Following Hit-And-Run with Clearwater Ferry Boat

By Leesfield & Partners

A ferry with about 45 people on board was ushering families to and from a sand sculpting competition in Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday when it was involved in a terrible hit-and-run crash.

The incident happened around 8:40 p.m. near the Clearwater memorial Causeway Bridge. Another boat came barreling toward the ferry and ignored a crew member’s desperate shouts, witnesses told reporters with CNN.

Good Samaritans with their own boats helped evacuate passengers from the “chaotic scene,” CNN reported Monday. Following the crash, the back of the boat appeared “shattered” and there was a “huge dent,” witnesses said.

Published on: April 30, 2025

Five people Hospitalized After North Miami Beach Boat Crash, Officials Say

By Leesfield & Partners

Five people have been hospitalized, including three children, after a boat collided with a docked vessel Saturday night in North Miami Beach.

The incident happened before 8 p.m. near Maule Lake and was caught on surveillance footage, according to reporting from Channel 10 News. A boat operator with seven passengers struck a docked boat. Everyone on board was ejected.

Good Samaritans rushed to help get people out of the water before first responders arrived, witnesses told local media.

Published on: April 30, 2025

Fort Lauderdale Fire Breaks Out at Apartment. A Look at Previous Leesfield & Partners Fire Cases.

By Leesfield & Partners

First responders were called out to a five-story Fort Lauderdale apartment building Thursday for reports about a fire.

The blaze broke out around 3:30 a.m. and one unit’s balcony appeared entirely engulfed by flames in online videos. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire in about 20 minutes, according to reporting from Channel 10 News.

No injuries were reported, however, officials told the media outlet that a resident and one cat were inside the unit. The resident was evacuated and the pet was rescue by firefighters and is doing “OK,” a spokesperson said.

Published on: April 24, 2025

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

By Leesfield & Partners

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, the man can be seen admitting that he rolled his ankle at the edge of a sidewalk where a deep sinkhole had been concealed beneath artificial grass.

“I rolled my ankle right here and am asking for $36 million from the city,” he said in a caption on the screen. “Not because I fell, but because I spilled my coffee that was $9.”

Published on: April 24, 2025

Texas Family Left Devastated After 6-Month-Old Killed in Dog Attack. Previous Leesfield & Partners

By Leesfield & Partners

A 6-month-old baby girl in Texas was killed after her family’s dog attacked her earlier this month.

The attack happened on Tuesday, April 1 just before 4 p.m. at an apartment complex in Baytown, a city that is about a 30-mile drive east of Downtown Houston. The dog involved is allegedly a 1-year-old red-collared pit bull mix who animal control has already taken custody of along with another pit bull mix. Since the attack, the family has agreed to sign a surrender order, which would allow the city to euthanize the dog, according to multiple media outlets.

Only the red-collared pit bull was involved in the attack. The second dog was inside a kennel at the time of the incident.

Published on: April 24, 2025

Miami Lifeguards Rescue Over 40 People. With Summer in Miami Approaching, Here are Some Water Safety Tips from Leesfield & Partners.

By Leesfield & Partners

Thousands of tourists and locals languish on Florida’s white, sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.

It’s a dream many vacationers fantasize about while enduring frigid winters, but for Floridians, it’s just another typical Sunday afternoon. Whether visitors return sunburned to a hotel room or their primary residence, one thing they all have in common is venturing into the water – a choice that can carry dire consequences, even for the most experienced swimmers.

A Slew of Rescues

Published on: April 24, 2025

One Person Died in Florida Highway Motorcycle Crash Monday. How Many Motorcycle Crashes Have There Been in Miami-Dade County?

By Leesfield & Partners

One of two motorcyclists has died after the two crashed into a concrete wall, causing them to be thrown over a Florida highway overpass.

The incident happened just after 9 p.m. Monday near Orlando on Interstate 4. The pair were riding alongside one another on separate motorcycles when taking an exit ramp towards Maitland Boulevard. The highway curves right at this juncture and, according to reporting from The Miami Herald, the two failed to make the turn. Both crashed into a concrete wall over were thrown from their bikes over the edge of the overpass to land in the grass below.

The woman, a 25-year-old Kissimmee woman, died at the scene. The 34-year-old Orlando man, who was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The woman was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.