Civil Sex Abuse
Morristown NJ Civil Sex Abuse Attorney
Compassionate Representation in Sex Abuse Cases
Many victims of sexual abuse find themselves faced with a sad reality: 
The criminal justice process is not centered on the victim’s needs. Victims are not, in fact, even a party to the proceedings. For that and many other reasons, a criminal case can be a cold, uncomfortable and unsatisfying way to punish perpetrators or help victims recover.
It is important to know that victims of sexual abuse, whether they are children or adults, have the right to bring a civil legal action against the perpetrator of their abuse.
Civil cases can also be emotionally challenging for sex abuse survivors, but in a civil case you are a party. Decisions about timing, strategy and settlement are yours to make, in consultation with your lawyer.
Civil Litigation Attorneys With Experience Handling Sex Abuse Cases
Civil sex abuse cases can be complex, because proving allegations of sexual abuse can be a challenge — especially in cases where there is little or no physical evidence, or where the abuse occurred in the past.
At the New Jersey law firm of Leonard & Leonard, P.A., we have recent experience representing victims of sex abuse in civil lawsuits seeking to recover financial compensation for the harm done to them. We are an experienced law firm that practices discretion and compassion when we work with survivors of sexual abuse. You will find our skilled attorneys to be protective towards you and extremely aggressive towards the perpetrator.
Why Experience With Personal Injury Cases Matters in Sex Abuse Trials
Leonard & Leonard only handles personal injury claims and fights hard to protect victim’s rights. For example, we have represented people who were victims of priest sex abuse. We believe our experience as in both fields is extremely valuable when we provide legal help to sex abuse survivors. From a legal perspective, part of the challenge in a sex abuse lawsuit is translating the harm done to our client into a dollar amount.
We have extensive experience from both our personal injury and employment discrimination practices working with experts in the fields of medicine, mental and physical health care, and other necessary fields. Our relationships with respected experts in these fields allow us to build strong and convincing arguments on behalf of sex abuse survivors who seek to file civil suits.
New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Board: We can help sex abuse survivors access this compensation fund, which distributes money to victims of crimes. The compensation board may pay up to $25,000 towards medical treatment, counseling and other consequences of abuse, including legal name changes or relocation.
Contact Leonard & Leonard, P.A. for a Free, Private Consultation
Our attorneys are available to meet by telephone or in person at our Morristown or Springfield, NJ office to discuss your legal options. We maintain a strong commitment to our clients’ privacy.
To make an appointment for a free, no-obligation consultation, call 973-984-1414 or contact us online.
The experienced personal injury law firm of Leonard & Leonard, P.A. works hard to protect the rights of families and individuals in cases of personal injury, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, employment law, traffic violations, and civil rights. They serve clients throughout the state, with offices in Union County and Morris County and the surrounding areas of New Jersey, including cities and communities such as Springfield, Summit, Millburn, Union, Newark, Morristown, Morris Plains, Dover, Sparta, Hackettstown, Irvington, Paterson, Bloomfield, Hackensack, Basking Ridge, East Hanover, Mendham, Randolph, Morris Township, Bernardsville, Plainfield, and Elizabeth, NJ.
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