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 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 | 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...
