Don’t Cruise Into Trouble: Know Your Rights On Your Next Cruise
Injuries and deaths on cruise ships are often attributed to negligence on the part of the cruise line. Despite reported […]
Keep Kids Safe On Halloween and Avoid Scary Dangers
Children and parents gear up for Halloween by choosing the perfect costume, Halloween make-up and accessories. The excitement builds as […]
Surviving Resorts, Cruise Ships, and Hotels: Ten Tips to Avoid a Deadly Vacation
Practice Safety First Ask a trusted neighbor to watch your property and report any suspicious activity to the police. Place […]
Attorneys John Leighton And Max Panoff Named 2018 Super Lawyers
We are proud to announce that attorneys John Leighton and Max Panoff have been selected as Florida Super Lawyers for […]
A Wonderful Day In The Neighborhood? Theme Park Sex Predators
It’s no surprise that pedophiles are employed in theme parks and amusement parks such as Disney World. The prevalence of […]
Driving While Distracted: The New DUI
It’s no secret that distracted driving is dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nearly 3,500 lives […]
Why You Are Safer on a Highway Filled with Drunk Drivers than in a Hospital
As many as 440,000 Americans die annually from preventable medical errors or mistakes. Because of this fact, it’s easy to […]
Staying Safe in Summertime: Resorts and Theme Park Hazards to Avoid
Nearly 31,000 people end up in the hospital as a result of injuries sustained at a theme park or amusement […]
Should I Bring a Case if I Have Been Sexually Assaulted or Abused?
Unfortunately, according to Darkness to Light, a non-profit organization committed to empowering adults to prevent child abuse, as many as […]
Representing Victims of Mass Shootings
When it comes to mass shootings, it’s important to prepare our children for a possible shooting. By teaching them about […]
As Summer Nears, Amusement and Theme Park Risks Become Real
In his latest blog post on ResortInjuryLawyerBlog, John Leighton reports on the risks in amusement, theme park and water parks. […]
John Leighton Goes to Harvard Law School to Teach Trial Advocacy College to Lawyers
Managing partner John Leighton was invited to serve as teaching faculty at ATLA’s Ultimate Trial Advocacy College: The Art of […]
A FAREWELL TO (fire)ARMS?
A FAREWELL TO (fire)ARMS? Thoughts on the tipping point for the new American revolution By JOHN LEIGHTON Preface: This follows […]
Leighton Panoff Law Wins $49.3 Million Verdict for Student Raped by Teacher Inside School
$49.3 MILLION VERDICT IN MIAMI FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SEXUALLY ASSAULTED AND RAPED BY MATH TEACHER WITH A KNOWN PAST […]
Emergency Lawsuit Filed Against Hollywood Nursing Home Where 8 Elderly Residents Perished
EMERGENCY LAWSUIT FILED SEEKING RECORDS INVOLVING DEATH OF 8 NURSING HOME RESIDENTS AT REHABILITATION CENTER AT HOLLYWOOD HILLS Broward County, […]
John Leighton re-elected chairman of negligent security organization for trial lawyers
Leighton Panoff Law’s John Leighton was re-elected Chairman of the American Association (AAJ) for Justice’s Inadequate Security Litigation Group at […]
Drownings on Cruise Ships Give Way to Lifeguards…Finally
Despite repeated drownings of children and brain damage from near drownings, several major cruise lines have finally posted lifeguards at […]
Move Is On To Force Secret Hospital Inspections to be Made Public
Medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. As many as 400,000 Americans lose their lives […]
Deaths at Theme Parks Rival War Zone Body Count
Deaths at Theme Parks Rival War Zone Body Count October 25, 2016 Four people were killed today in a tragic […]
Leighton chosen as America’s Top 100 Attorneys®
John Leighton, managing partner of Leighton Panoff Law, P.A. in Miami and Orlando, has been selected as a Lifetime Achievement […]
John Leighton chosen as Orlando Legal Elite…again
John Leighton chosen as Orlando Legal Elite…again John Leighton was selected by Orlando Style magazine as Orlando’s Legal Elite again. […]
Leighton selected for The Best Lawyers in America for 10th consecutive year
Leighton Selected for The Best Lawyers in America for 10th Consecutive year Leighton Panoff Law’s John Elliott Leighton has been […]
Why Disney Needs to Accept Responsibility for the Death of Lane Graves
The tragic death of 2 year-old Lane Graves has filled the electronic and print media since June 14, 2016. On […]
Support Orlando Shooting Victims
The shooting at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub was not only the largest mass murder in the country, it is an assault […]
Plastic Surgery Malpractice Death Exposes Problem of Uninsured, Unregulated Medicine
Plastic Surgery Death Exposes Continued Problem of Uninsured Fly-By-Night Plastic Surgery Clinics John Leighton www.Leightonlaw.com The death last month […]
John Leighton chosen for Florida Super Lawyers for 11th straight year
John Elliott Leighton of Leighton Panoff Law, P.A. has been named to Florida Super Lawyers for 2016. Mr. Leighton has […]
John Leighton selected as “Top Lawyer” in South Florida for 14th straight year
Leighton Panoff Law, P.A. founding partner John Leighton has again been selected as a “Top Lawyer” in the South Florida […]
Ten Tips to Avoid a Deadly Vacation: Surviving Resorts, Cruise Ships and Hotels is No Accident
Vacations can be the greatest of times…or can leave tourists injured or killed. Resorts, cruise ships and hotels present a […]
Diez consejos para evitar unas vacaciones mortales: sobrevivir a complejos turísticos, cruceros y hoteles no es casualidad
Las vacaciones pueden ser el mejor momento… o pueden dejar a turistas heridos o muertos. Los complejos turísticos, cruceros y […]
Leighton voted to “Best Lawyers in America” for 9th straight year
John Elliott Leighton has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016, the ninth […]
Heating Up: Negligent Security Seminar is a hit!
John Leighton presented the 7th annual Leighton Panoff Law Seminar Series at Heating up: Negligent Security – People+Premises+Data. The seminar […]
John Leighton speaks at national crime victim conference
John Leighton spoke at the national conference for the National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA) in Los Angeles. Mr. Leighton […]
Staying Alive In The Hospital: 10 Tips to Avoid Becoming a Medical Mistake Statistic
John Leighton’s article on staying alive in the hospital was published in the Midyear edition of the South Florida Legal […]
Mantenerse con vida en el hospital: 10 consejos para evitar convertirse en un error médico Estadística
John Leighton’s article on staying alive in the hospital was published in the Midyear edition of the South Florida Legal […]
John Leighton inducted into International Society of Barristers
John Elliott Leighton was inducted into the International Society of Barristers (ISOB) at its annual meeting in March, 2015 at […]
Suit filed for teen raped by Miami-Dade School teacher in classroom
A 16 year-old student at Miami’s South Dade High School was sexually assaulted and raped by her geometry teacher in […]
Why Society is Safer Because of Security Cases
John Leighton published a groundbreaking article on how negligent security cases are making society a safer place in the January […]
Leighton honored as Top Lawyer for 13th consecutive year
John Leighton has been honored as a “Top Lawyer” in the South Florida Legal Guide for the 13th consecutive […]
Por qué la sociedad es más segura gracias a los casos de seguridad
John Leighton publicó un artículo innovador sobre cómo los casos de negligencia en materia de seguridad están haciendo de la […]
Leighton authors “Identifying and Screening Strong Negligent Security Cases”
John Elliott Leighton authored the article “Identifying and Screening Strong Negligent Security Cases” published in Attorney At Law magazine. Mr. […]
Autores de Leighton “Identificación y detección de casos de seguridad negligentes graves”
John Elliott Leighton fue autor del artículo “Identificación y detección de casos de seguridad negligentes graves” publicado en la revista […]
John Leighton Selected for Best Lawyers in America for 8th Straight Year
John Elliott Leighton has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2015, the eighth […]
John Leighton featured speaker at “Weekend With The Stars” Seminar
Leighton Panoff Law’s John Elliott Leighton was a featured speaker on the “Weekend With The Stars” seminar in New York […]
Capping Med Mal Damages = More Medical Mistakes AND Higher Costs
A new study released by the Center for Justice & Democracy reveals that capping damages in medical malpractice cases has […]
Despite Increases in Medical Mistakes, Medical Malpractice Payouts Drop
In the face of increasing medical mistakes, brought about by less professional oversight, increased managed care, less time spent […]
Driving While Distracted (DWD): Are we willing to accept a mounting death toll as a price for convenience?
John Elliott Leighton’s article on “DWD- Driving While Distracted: Have we Made any Progress and How do We Stop this […]
Conducir distraído (DWD): ¿Estamos dispuestos a aceptar un número creciente de muertes como precio por la comodidad?
El artículo de John Elliott Leighton sobre “DWD: Conducir distraído: ¿Hemos logrado algún progreso y cómo detenemos este comportamiento peligroso?” […]
Our Client Loses a Child,16 Year-Old Murderer Gets Life Without Parole: Who Wins?
Yesterday the murderer of our client’s son was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Eric Ellington shot Julian Soler […]
Sailing Toward A Safer Vacation: Parasailing Regulations Begin
For the first time ever, Florida’s parasailing businesses have to comply with safety regulations. Florida Statute 327.02 (“Miskell-White Act”) requires […]
John Leighton Selected as “Orlando Legal Elite”
John Leighton Selected To Orlando Legal Elite Leighton Panoff Law managing partner John Elliott Leighton was selected as “Orlando’s Legal […]
“A Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood”? Theme Park Employees Might Want More Than Smiles From Kids
The latest from our blog, http://www.resortinjurylawyerblog.com/2014/08/theme-parks-employees-might-wa.html: Not everyone thinks theme parks are the happiest places on earth. Parents of […]
John Leighton apareció en la revista Orlando Style de abril de 2014 como el mejor abogado especializado en negligencia médica
John Leighton apareció en la revista Orlando Style de abril de 2014 como el mejor abogado de negligencia médica John […]
Parasailing Injuries Continue To Haunt Vacationers: New Florida Law Starts Oct. 1 – Now NTSB Wants Feds To Regulate
Shannon Kraus is a mother on a mission. Seven years after the death of her 15 year-old daughter and a […]
Profits Over People: Parasailing Operators Still Don’t Get It. New Law Goes Into Effect October 1, But Operators Are Getting In Last Dangerous Runs
Despite passage of the nation’s first law regulating parasailing, many who operate parasailing businesses still care more about cash than […]
John Leighton Featured In April 2014 Orlando Style Magazine As Top Medical Malpractice Lawyer
John Leighton featured in April 2014 Orlando Style magazine as top medical malpractice lawyer John Leighton was featured as a […]
Cheating Death? As summer continues, more amusement park mishaps and injuries
We love our thrill rides. Well, at least until they provide real-life thrills. These are the type of thrills that […]
Medical Malpractice Caps On Damages Stricken By Florida Supreme Court
In a long awaited opinion, Florida’s Supreme Court yesterday struck down the caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases […]
Oops! Medical Mistakes Kill Up To 400,000 Americans Each Year
If a jumbo jet crashed into a mountain every day of the year, would we blame the victims? If health […]
John Leighton Hosts Successful Sex Drugs Violence Seminar
John Leighton recently hosted Leighton Panoff Law`s annual “Sex, Drugs & Violence” seminar in downtown Miami. The attendees from throughout […]
Leighton Panoff Law Negligent Premises Security Litigation Seminar Next Week
On Thursday, November 21, John Leighton will host Leighton Panoff Law’s annual “Sex, Drugs & Violence” seminar. Not only will […]
Five Things That Can Turn Your Beach Vacation Into A Nightmare
In this article featured on TheLaw.tv, John Leighton provides insight into five things to keep in mind when you’re planning […]
Dangers Lurk As Halloween Approaches
With Halloween approaching, many people are putting the final touches on their costumes, buying candy to hand out and planning […]
South Florida Legal Guide: John Leighton, The Crusader
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Guía legal del sur de Florida: John Leighton, The Crusader
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Carnival`s Litigation Battle
We’ve all been reading the news about Triumph and the engine room fire, which subsequently shut down the vessel in […]
