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 | 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 | Jun 27, 2022 | Car Crash, General, Insurance, Personal Injury, Safe Driving, Slip and Fall
Getting injured without insurance coverage can be a stressful experience. Where are you supposed to go? How are you going to pay? If you don’t have health insurance, here are a few things to keep in mind: Get health insurance. Most places won’t even treat you if you...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 27, 2022 | General, Personal Injury
The Supreme Court of Indiana has consistently held that “a plaintiff in a negligence action has a duty to mitigate his or her post-injury damages, and the amount of damages a plaintiff is entitled to recover is reduced by those damages which reasonable care would have...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 20, 2022 | Car Crash, General, Personal Injury
A personal injury case arises when someone’s negligence has resulted in your harm. So what does negligence mean? Negligence occurs when a person does not use ordinary care. Examples of Negligence Here are some examples of behavior that might qualify as negligent:...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 11, 2022 | Car Crash, General, Personal Injury
Not every auto crash needs an attorney, but how do you know when it makes sense to get a lawyer involved? The Marc Lopez Law Firm deals with car crashes every day. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re considering whether to hire an attorney: Are your...
