motor vehicle accident

Published on: February 18, 2026

One Month of Self-Driving Taxis in Miami. What to Know.

Just over a month after Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing service was launched in Miami, the company is already facing dubious safety concerns.

Videos of one of the company’s autonomous vehicles stopped on the Venetian Causeway Bridge and causing a traffic backup went viral online last month. The incident sparked conversations online centered around safety.

Mykel Kochenderfer of the Stanford Intelligence Systems Laboratory told reporters with NBC 6 South Florida that companies like Waymo hoping to launch these programs “need to get it right.”

Published on: February 18, 2026

Two Dead in Broward County Crash Wednesday. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

At least two drivers were killed Wednesday in a fiery, wrong-way crash on U.S. 27 in Broward County, according to media reporting.

The tragic crash occurred around 12:25 a.m. at Mile Marker 37 and involved a white Land Rover Discovery and a white 2013 Nissan Altima, officials with Florida Highway Patrol told reporters with The Miami Herald. The Nissan, driven by a 24-year-old woman, was headed south in the northbound lanes where the Land Rover was driving north and the two collided.

The Land Rover caught fire and the driver was trapped inside. Both drivers died at the scene.

Published on: December 15, 2025

Car Driving Down Florida Highway Hit by Plane. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A woman was in for a shock this week when the vehicle she was in was hit by a plane attempting a crash landing.

The incident happened around 5:45 p.m. in Brevard County on Monday, Dec. 8, on I-95, according to reporting from WSVN. The 27-year-old pilot was attempting to make an emergency landing following an engine failure.

Miraculously, the 57-year-old driver was taken to the hospital with only minor injuries. Onlookers described the car, a 2023 Toyota Camry, as “crushed” except for the driver’s side.

Published on: June 25, 2025

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

By Leesfield & Partners

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 — ages 10, 6, and 4 — at the time of the incident. None of the children were wearing seatbelts, police said.

The 12-year-old allegedly ran a stop sign and collided with a car.

Published on: May 19, 2025

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

By Leesfield & Partners

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 nearly five decades of experience litigating cases just like these, Leesfield & Partners knows that the “road to recovering damages” can be a daunting one.

Here’s a basic guide to what plaintiff’s should know when seeking damages for injuries caused by an accident on Florida roads. For a more in-depth breakdown or for a free consultation, call Leesfield & Partners at 800-836-6400.