# Leighton Law — Personal Injury Trial Lawyers

> Leighton Law is a Miami-based personal injury and trial law firm representing clients throughout Florida and nationally. The firm specializes in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, negligent security, medical malpractice, and other serious personal injury cases. Founded by John Elliott Leighton, the firm is known for landmark verdicts and multi-million dollar settlements.

## About

- [About Leighton Law](https://leightonlaw.com/about-leighton-law-personal-injury-trial-lawyers/): Overview of the firm's history, philosophy, and approach to personal injury litigation.
- [John Elliott Leighton](https://leightonlaw.com/john-elliott-leighton/): Lead attorney and founder. Board-certified civil trial lawyer, author, and nationally recognized expert in negligent security and personal injury law.
- [Max N. Panoff](https://leightonlaw.com/max-n-panoff/): Attorney profile.
- [Michael C. DeGori](https://leightonlaw.com/michael-c-degori/): Attorney profile.
- [Co-Counsel Arrangements in Florida](https://leightonlaw.com/co-counsel-arrangements-in-florida/): Information for attorneys seeking co-counsel partnerships.
- [Spanish / Español](https://leightonlaw.com/espanol/): Full site available in Spanish.

## Practice Areas

- [Personal Injury](https://leightonlaw.com/personal-injury-attorney/): General personal injury representation throughout Florida.
- [Car Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/car-accident-lawyer-miami-florida/): Miami and Florida car accident attorney.
- [Motorcycle Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/miami-motorcycle-accident-lawyer/): Motorcycle accident legal representation.
- [Motor Vehicle & Trucking Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/motor-vehicle-and-trucking-accidents/): Truck and commercial vehicle collision cases.
- [Aviation Disasters](https://leightonlaw.com/aviation-disasters/): Airplane and aviation accident litigation.
- [Boating, Cruise Ships & Maritime Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/florida-boating-cruise-ships-and-maritime-accident-lawyers/): Maritime and cruise ship injury law.
- [Parasailing Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/parasailing-accidents/): Specialized parasailing accident representation; firm helped pass the Amber May Law.
- [Brain Injuries](https://leightonlaw.com/brain-injuries/): Traumatic and acquired brain injury cases.
- [Catastrophic Injuries](https://leightonlaw.com/catastrophic-injuries/): Severe, life-altering injury claims.
- [Wrongful Death](https://leightonlaw.com/wrongful-death/): Wrongful death lawsuits in Florida.
- [Medical Malpractice](https://leightonlaw.com/medical-malpracticei/): Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, anesthesia malpractice.
- [Legal Malpractice](https://leightonlaw.com/legal-malpractice-attorney/): Attorney negligence and legal malpractice claims.
- [Negligent Security](https://leightonlaw.com/negligent-security-attorney/): Premises security failure resulting in assault, shooting, or other violence.
- [Sexual Assault](https://leightonlaw.com/sexual-assault/): Civil sexual assault and rape victim representation.
- [Child Sexual Abuse](https://leightonlaw.com/child-sexual-abuse/): Civil litigation for survivors of child sexual abuse.
- [Premises Liability (Slip & Fall)](https://leightonlaw.com/premises-liability-including-falls-and-fractures/): Slip and fall, trip and fall, and property hazard cases.
- [Product Liability](https://leightonlaw.com/product-liability-attorney/): Defective and dangerous product injury claims.
- [Construction Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/construction-accident-lawyer/): Construction site injury and wrongful death.
- [Nursing Home Injuries](https://leightonlaw.com/nursing-home-injuries-attorney-leighton-law/): Elder abuse, neglect, and nursing home malpractice.
- [Resort Torts](https://leightonlaw.com/resort-torts/): Travel, vacation, theme park, and resort injury claims.

## Notable Verdicts & Settlements

- [All Verdicts & Settlements](https://leightonlaw.com/verdicts-settlements/): Full list of case results.
- [Case Results](https://leightonlaw.com/case-results/): Summary of significant outcomes.
- [$49.3 Million Verdict — Teen Raped by Teacher](https://leightonlaw.com/49-3-million-verdict-teen-raped-teacher/)
- [$24,315,980 Verdict — Wrongful Death Shooting of Police Officer at ATM](https://leightonlaw.com/24315980-verdict-wrongful-death-shooting-of-police-officer-at-atm-orange-county/)
- [$8,000,000 Award — Truck/Auto Crash on Turnpike](https://leightonlaw.com/8000000-award-truck-auto-crash-on-turnpike/)
- [$3,750,000 Settlement — Birth Injury, Central Florida](https://leightonlaw.com/3750000-settlement-birth-injury-central-florida/)
- [$3,000,000 Settlement — Wrongful Death, Citrus County](https://leightonlaw.com/3000000-settlement-for-wrongful-death-citrus-county/)
- [$3,000,000 Settlement — ATM Shooting Resulting in Paraplegia, Indiana](https://leightonlaw.com/3000000-settlement-inadequate-security-case-atm-shooting-resulting-in-paraplegia-indiana/)
- [$1,800,000 Settlement — Death of 15-Year-Old Girl](https://leightonlaw.com/1800000-settlement-death-of-15-year-old-girl/)
- [$1,510,000 Verdict — Inadequate Security, Parking Lot Shooting, Aventura](https://leightonlaw.com/1510000-verdict-inadequate-security-case-parking-lot-shooting-aventura-fl/)
- [$1,136,000 Settlement — Sexual Assault Victim](https://leightonlaw.com/1136000-settlement-for-sexual-assault-victim/)
- [$1,125,000 Settlement — Mild Traumatic Brain Injury](https://leightonlaw.com/1125000-settlement-mild-traumatic-brain-injury/)
- [$1,125,000 Settlement — Death of Woman Following Delivery (DIC)](https://leightonlaw.com/1125000-settlement-death-of-woman-following-delivery-due-to-dic/)
- [$1,100,000 Settlement — Anesthesia Malpractice](https://leightonlaw.com/1-1-million-anesthesia-malpractice-ambulatory-surgery-center/)
- [$1,007,000 Verdict — Woman Injured at Costco](https://leightonlaw.com/1007000-verdict-woman-injured-while-shopping-in-costco/)
- [$1,000,000 Settlement — Legal Malpractice](https://leightonlaw.com/1000000-settlement-for-legal-malpractice/)
- [$1,000,000 Settlement — Nursing Home Neglect, Subdural Hematoma, Key West](https://leightonlaw.com/1000000-settlement-neglect-resulting-in-subdural-hematoma-key-west/)
- [$900,000 Settlement — Death from Police Shooting, Federal Rights Case](https://leightonlaw.com/900000-settlement-death-from-police-shooting-federal-rights-case/)
- [$850,000 Settlement — Slip and Fall at Resort Hotel, Orlando](https://leightonlaw.com/850000-settlement-slip-and-fall-at-resort-hotel-orlando-florida/)
- [$600,000 Settlement — Improper Treatment of Eye Infection](https://leightonlaw.com/600000-settlement-improper-treatment-of-eye-infection/)
- [$100,000 Settlement — Slip and Fall on Cruise Ship](https://leightonlaw.com/100000-settlement-slip-and-fall-on-cruise-ship/)

## Ultimate Guides (Legal Resources)

- [Personal Injury Claims](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-personal-injury-claims/)
- [Car Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-car-accidents/)
- [Truck Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-truck-accidents-winning-your-case/)
- [Motorcycle Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-motorcycle-accidents-personal-injury-claims/)
- [Medical Malpractice](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-medical-malpractice-lawsuits-what-you-need-to-know/)
- [Legal Malpractice](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-legal-malpractice/)
- [Brain Injuries](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-brain-injuries/)
- [Catastrophic Injury Claims](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-catastrophic-injury-claims/)
- [Wrongful Death](https://leightonlaw.com/wrongful-death-lawyer-in-florida/)
- [Negligent Security](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-negligent-security-cases/)
- [Premises Liability](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-premises-liability/)
- [Product Liability](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-product-liability-cases/)
- [Sexual Assault](https://leightonlaw.com/sexual-assault-lawyer-in-florida/)
- [Child Sexual Abuse](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-child-sex-abuse/)
- [Nursing Home Abuse](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-nursing-home-abuse/)
- [Construction Injuries](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-construction-injuries/)
- [Boating & Cruise Ship Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-boating-and-cruise-ship-accidents/)
- [Aviation & Airplane Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/aviation-and-airplane-accident-ultimate-guide/)
- [Parasailing Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/ultimate-guide-to-parasailing-accident-cases/)
- [Travel, Vacation & Theme Park Injuries](https://leightonlaw.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-travel-vacation-theme-park-injuries/)

## Blog & News

- [Blog](https://leightonlaw.com/blog/): Legal news, injury tips, and firm updates.
- [Latest News](https://leightonlaw.com/latest-news/)
- [When Personal Injury Becomes Wrongful Death — Florida Law](https://leightonlaw.com/when-personal-injury-becomes-wrongful-death-understanding-florida-law/)
- [How Florida Courts Assess Pain and Suffering Damages](https://leightonlaw.com/how-florida-courts-assess-pain-and-suffering-damages/)
- [Slip and Fall Mistakes to Avoid](https://leightonlaw.com/slip-and-fall-mistakes/)
- [Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury](https://leightonlaw.com/the-effects-of-traumatic-brain-injury/)
- [Florida Dog Bite Laws](https://leightonlaw.com/floridas-dog-bite-laws-what-victims-need-to-know/)
- [Handling Hit-and-Run Accidents](https://leightonlaw.com/handling-hit-and-run-accidents/)
- [Compensation for Cyclists After a Bike Accident in Florida](https://leightonlaw.com/compensation-for-cyclists-rights-after-a-bike-accident-in-florida/)
- [Injured in a Public Place in Florida](https://leightonlaw.com/injured-in-a-public-place-in-florida/)
- [Seasonal Safety Tips for Florida Summers](https://leightonlaw.com/seasonal-safety-tips-avoiding-injuries-during-florida-summers/)
- [Witness Statements](https://leightonlaw.com/witness-statements/)
- [The Amber May Law](https://leightonlaw.com/the-amber-may-law/)

## Contact & Locations

- [Contact](https://leightonlaw.com/contact/): Main contact page for consultations.
- [Orlando Office](https://leightonlaw.com/orlando/): Orlando area representation.
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## Media & Publications

- [John Leighton Discusses Parasailing Accidents on CNN](https://leightonlaw.com/john-leighton-discusses-parasailing-accident-and-lack-of-regulation-on-cnn/)
- [South Florida Legal Guide — John Leighton: The Crusader](https://leightonlaw.com/south-florida-legal-guide-john-leighton-the-crusader/)
- [John E. Leighton Featured as Expert on Parasailing Safety](https://leightonlaw.com/john-e-leighton-featured-as-expert-on-parasailing-safety-in-south-florida-legal-guide/)
- [Corporate and Institutional Liability for Sexual Assault (Publication)](https://leightonlaw.com/leighton-publishes-corporate-and-institutional-liability-for-sexual-assault-and-sex-abuse/)