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Common Causes of Truck Accidents It’s not surprising that truck accidents are among the deadliest on our roadways. The massive size and weight differential between semi-trucks and our own vehicles play an important and obvious role in this fact. Truck accidents, nevertheless, happen, and they are often caused by truck driver error and by truckingRead more

What does No-Fault Insurance Mean in NJ? New Jersey is one of the few states that implement no-fault car insurance laws. The idea of no-fault insurance is often confusing because it doesn’t actually mean that fault plays no role in the claim process. Better understanding of how no-fault insurance works in New Jersey will helpRead more

New Jersey Cracks Down on Distracted Drivers April is National Distracted Driving Month and police officers in New Jersey are cracking down on distracted drivers. The New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic and Safety reports that New Jersey is one of only four states nationally to receive dedicated federal grant funding to combat distracted driving.Read more

The Leonard Legal Group is pleased to announce that, for the sixth year, attorney Scott G. Leonard has been named one of New Jersey’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Each year, the National Trial Lawyers issues a list of premier trial lawyers from across the country. Attorneys receiving this designation must exhibit leadership, a strong reputation,Read more

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Attorney Scott G. Leonard, founder of the Leonard Legal Group in Morristown, was named a New Jersey Super Lawyer in 2019 for the twelfth consecutive year. Based on a proven track record of success and demonstrated excellence in representing injured victims, Attorney Leonard was selected by his peers for inclusion in thisRead more

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed legislation to significantly extend the statute of limitations for filing civil claims of sexual abuse, effective December 1, 2019. The legislation – known as S477 — allows childhood sexual abuse victims more time to file and also establishes a two-year window for victims to file lawsuits in casesRead more

We Hold Distracted Drivers Accountable The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that distracted driving caused 3,166 deaths nationwide in 2017 alone. Anything that takes a driver’s attention from the task of driving – talking on the phone, texting, adjusting the stereo or navigation system – is considered distracted driving. At the Leonard LegalRead more

What to do if You or Someone You Know Has Been Sexually Abused By a Member of The Church If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a member of the church in New Jersey, there are steps you are encouraged to take to bring the abusers to justice. The civil litigationRead more

What Are the Invisible Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury? Approximately 1.7 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries every year. Traumatic brain injuries may occur with a blow to the head or when an object penetrates the skull, if brain’s ability to function is interrupted. Traumatic brain injuries may occur in motor vehicle accidents, slipsRead more

What Are My Legal Rights as a Pedestrian if I Am Struck by a Car? Accidents involving pedestrians often result in serious, sometimes deadly, injuries. Many drivers try to shift blame to the pedestrian, arguing that the pedestrian darted in front of the vehicle or was not paying attention while walking. However, if you wereRead more