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Here in New Jersey, many child sex abuse victims have filed injury lawsuits against different organizations responsible for allowing sex abuse against children. The rules for filing a child sexual abuse lawsuit in New Jersey are changing in favor of survivors of child sexual abuse. In February 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill intoRead more

Long-term care facilities in the State of New Jersey, including nursing homes, account for a significant number of COVID-19 infections and deaths. The virus presents serious hazards, not only for nursing home residents (who are especially vulnerable because of their ages and health conditions), but also for nursing home staff members and employees who careRead more

Leonard Receives the Super Lawyer Designation Again in 2020 MORRISTOWN, NJ, August 24, 2020 – Leonard Legal Group is pleased to announce that attorney Scott G. Leonard has been named a New Jersey Super Lawyer for 2020.  Based on a proven track record of success and demonstrated excellence in handing personal injury cases, Leonard hasRead more

The spread of COVID-19 has left many businesses closed, and others concerned about what it means to stay open in the times of a pandemic. One question that has started to come up more and more often is the possibility of personal injury lawsuits that are related to COVID-19. Those who suspect that they contractedRead more

Reports of sexual abuse that occurred within the Boy Scouts of America organization has made headlines in recent months, and the organization has recently declared bankruptcy. With regard to sexual abuse claims, the judge of the bankruptcy court has recently established the date of November 16, 2020, as the new “bar deadline.” Therefore, November 16,Read more

After an accidental injury, the law gives you the right to hold negligent parties liable for your medical bills and other losses. However, what happens if someone does not survive an accident or a violent incident? The law does not allow deceased parties to bring legal claims, but this does not mean that the liableRead more

Most drivers know that adverse weather conditions can make driving hazardous. But it may come as a surprise to learn that even light rainfall can significantly increase your risk of a fatal car accident, according to a recent study released in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. Taking certain precautions when driving in wetRead more

Memorial Day weekend symbolizes the unofficial start to the summer season. It also marks the beginning of the most dangerous time for teen drivers. Referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days”, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is a time when the number of fatal accidents involving a teenage driver increases. Teens andRead more

Even though pedestrians usually have the right-of-way, they can still be considered at fault for an accident We have probably all heard the saying the pedestrian always has the right of way. And while this is a great saying to follow as drivers in order to protect pedestrians, it is not necessarily true from aRead more

While motorcycle fatalities in the United States are down 5.6 percent in 2017 versus 2016 according to preliminary estimates from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), motorcyclists are still more likely to die in crashes compared to passenger car occupants. Riding a motorcycle presents unique safety hazards that bring an increased risk of injury. HazardsRead more