by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 2, 2022 | General, Personal Injury
In the State of Indiana, defamation is a common law offense that requires the showing of four specific elements. We’ve covered these elements elsewhere, but let’s run through them quickly. Elements of Defamation The first element is a statement with a defamatory...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 25, 2022 | Car Crash, Personal Injury
If you’re in a car crash, when is the right time to seek medical treatment? The answer to this question is always going to depend on the situation, but here’s a rule of thumb: If you’re in pain, go see a doctor. Waiting for even a few days can make it more difficult...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 18, 2022 | Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
When a person slips and falls, who is responsible? This isn’t always an easy question to answer. If we’re talking about premises liability law, we’re mainly interested in determining who the owner or manager is. It seems like a straightforward question, but it can be...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 11, 2022 | General, Personal Injury
In the State of Indiana, defamation is not defined by statute. It’s a common law offense that can be broken down into four distinct elements. To establish defamation, you need to show: a statement with defamatory imputation; malice; publication; and damages. Let’s...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Nov 4, 2022 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
Can you file a claim against your own insurance company? Of course you can! But why would you want to? In many car crashes, the person who caused the collision does not have auto insurance. If someone hits you, and that person is uninsured, you need someone to pay...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Oct 7, 2022 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
What happens if you’re in a car crash and the other driver doesn’t have auto insurance? This is not as uncommon as you might think. In fact, for most of your adult life, you’ve likely been paying for something called uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. This...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Sep 29, 2022 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
Following an auto collision or other unexpected injury, one of the most natural questions for you to ask yourself is, Who do I file my case with? Step one is contact your own insurance company. You have an obligation to update them and fill them in on the details....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 31, 2022 | General, Personal Injury, Trial Practice
Attorney Jamison Allen recently won a $3,000,000 dollar verdict in Marion County. There were highs throughout the entire process of the case, but there were some challenges that Attorney Allen and his team faced as well. Following are the top five: Age of the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 25, 2022 | Personal Injury
There are people who prefer to handle injury cases on their own, however it is best practice to consult with a trusted personal injury attorney before making a final decision. One reason to hire an attorney is due to deadlines. These deadlines include statue of...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Aug 15, 2022 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury, Trial Practice
What happens when a woman in her late 80s is hit by a car and her own insurance company doesn’t want to make good on its policy? If the woman has no way to fight, the insurance company will probably get its way. This is the story of a woman who fought. Jeep vs. Woman...
