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Published on: October 6, 2026

Driver in Fatal E-Motorcycle Crash in Miami Identified. What to Know.

The driver who police say crashed into an electric motorcycle carrying two minors, killing one of them, in Northwest Miami-Dade turned himself in, police say.

The incident occurred on Sept. 9 shortly before 9 p.m. when two minors, 10 and 15 years old, were heading south on Northwest Seventh Avenue, according to reporting from The Miami Herald. As they crossed Northwest 117^th Street, a vehicle at the intersection attempting to make a left turn to go west crashed into them. Both children were ejected from the motorcycle and the driver allegedly drove off, according to police.

Both children were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The 10-year-old tragically died on Sept. 10. As of Tuesday, Sept. 29, the newspaper reported, the boy remains in critical condition.

Published on: October 6, 2026

This New York Neighborhood Was Impacted by Legionnaires’ Disease. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Two more Bronx neighborhoods were recently added to an ongoing alert for a Legionnaires’ disease cluster identified by the New York City Department of Health.

Initially, the investigation focused on parts of Melrose and Morrisania (ZIP codes 10451and 10456.) On Sunday, Sept. 20, the NYDOH expanded the alert, adding 10455 and 10459 after cases within a few blocks of 10456 were identified.

At least 21 people tested positive for Legionnaires’ in connection to the cluster, according to reporting from local media. Three people were still hospitalized as of Monday, Sept. 21, while 14 others had been discharged. Two more were not hospitalized and two others died.

Published on: October 6, 2026

South Florida Woman Speaks Out After Dog Attack. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A woman who was attacked by four dogs while on a walk in her neighborhood talked to reporters about her experience after the last of the animals was found and captured.

The attack happened on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 17, near a home on Northwest 145^th Street and 11^th Court, according to reporting from CBS News. Much of the attack was caught on camera and involved four terrier mixes.

The dogs, which allegedly belong to the homeowner’s ex-husband, were staying at the home when they escaped the property with some jumping the fence and at least one going underneath it. The homeowner told CBS News that she tried getting the shelter to pick up the animals but alleged that they “didn’t want to pick up the dogs.”

Published on: September 16, 2026

One Person Critically Injured in Rickenbacker Causeway Bicycle Accident. What to Know About Accidents of this Kind in South Florida.

By Leesfield & Partners

Then man who was critically injured in a Rickenbacker Causeway bicycle accident last month has been identified as a well-known local orthopedic surgeon.

The incident happened on Saturday, Aug. 29, around 8:30 a.m. when 63-year-old Dr. Gilbert Beauperthuy-Rojas was hit by a driver as he pedaled along the Causeway — a six-laned toll road that sees roughly half a million cyclists and about 10 million vehicles annually, according to reporting from The Miami Herald and Florida International University’s Caplin News. He was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police in their investigation. Additional information, including the circumstances surrounding the crash have yet to be released.

Published on: September 1, 2026

Leesfield & Partners Representing Boy in Horrific Bimini Cove Dog Attack. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Leesfield & Partners is representing a 9-year-old South Florida boy who was viciously attacked by several dogs while on the beach at the Bimini Cove Resort & Marina.

This case is being handled by Partner Justin B. Shapiro and Trial Attorney Eric Shane.

On Tuesday, July 28, Beau Brattain was staying at the resort with his family when he went to the beach to collect sand for his hermit crab tank. As he collected the sand, he was descended upon by several dogs who mauled his head, right arm, and thigh. He was rushed to a local hospital before doctors concluded his injuries were so severe that he required transport to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.

Published on: August 20, 2026

Injured in Florida? What You Should Know About Personal Injury Litigation.

By Leesfield & Partners

From horrific car accidents to slip and falls at vacation rentals, most people are unsure of what steps to take when embarking on the journey of securing compensation for the damages they have suffered.

Leesfield & Partners is a personal injury law firm that has helped tens of thousands of clients throughout the years who have been involved in a myriad of accidents. But how do they find us? The firm connects with clients via a variety of sources — other attorneys, word of mouth, or through the internet.

In today’s digital world, the internet is the first place most people go to seek information. It is important to note that many of the clients represented by Leesfield & Partners have suffered painful injuries that, many times, have required intensive surgery to correct. For them and their families, it may be weeks or months before the rollercoaster of hospitals and doctor’s visits has calmed down enough to enable them to sit at a computer to do the required research and find an attorney. For many clients, this is their introduction to the civil justice system and many of them come with questions and uncertainties.

Published on: August 20, 2026

No One Seems to Like Flock Cameras but Here’s How They May Help Your Personal Injury Case.

By Leesfield & Partners

Flock cameras have cropped up on various street corners throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, bringing with them controversy and perturbing private residents.

The solar-powered network of cameras uses artificial intelligence to read license plates and can record and analyze audio to identify sounds like gunfire or car accidents, according to reporting from The Miami Herald. While the benefits of potential crime and/or accident reporting are obvious, the cameras have left residents uneasy with many protesting their installation on the grounds of ICE and immigration concerns and privacy issues.

In St. Petersburg, a 77-year-old man named Carl Gunn has taken to holding a sign that says “Down with Flock” in front of the camera’s lens. His aim is to highlight the threat to privacy and surveillance posed by the cameras, according to reporting from Cyber News. His stunt has gone viral and has been widely reported by statewide and national media.

Published on: August 10, 2026

Boat Operator in Miami Crash Faces Reckless Boating Accusations. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

An Atlanta man has been charged following a July 25 boat crash that injured at least three people in Biscayne Bay off Bay Harbor Islands, according to media reports.

The 42-year-old was charged with reckless operation of a vessel, leaving the scene of an accident, and tampering with evidence, according to reporting from WSB-TV Atlanta.

The crash happened around 1 a.m. near West Broadview Drive and 103^rd Street, Local 10 News reported. It involved a 39-foot Donzi allegedly operated by Lawson that carried multiple passengers and a 20-foot Angler that carried at least three people. All three passengers aboard one boat were injured and taken to the hospital following the crash, according to previous reporting from local media.

Published on: June 23, 2026

‘Understanding the Full Impact of Trauma:’ Leesfield & Partners Honors Victims and Survivors During PTSD Awareness Month

By Leesfield & Partners

Following a multi-car pileup on the highway that left her hospitalized and unsure if she would ever walk again, J.D. is still anxious to get back on the highway.

What was meant to be a long car ride back home, recounting memories made during a family trip, quickly turned into a traumatic experience she would never forget.

Suddenly, her world went from chatting with her little brother from the front passenger seat to the terrifying sounds of scraping metal. Her family’s rental car, which was being driven by her mother, was slammed from behind by a tractor-trailer weighing thousands of pounds. The result was a multi-car crash that changed her life forever.

Published on: April 16, 2026

Five Injured Following Multi-Car Crash in Broward County, officials say.

By Leesfield & Partners

Several people were trapped in their cars over the weekend in Broward County with at least five injuries, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

The crash happened just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, near the intersection of State Road 7 and Interstate 595. At least four cars were involved and trapped within their vehicles.

At least two people with serious injuries could not be identified and were taken to the hospital. One person went to Broward Health Medical Center and the other to Memorial Regional Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, the newspaper reported.