by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 3, 2023 | Personal Injury
If you’ve been hurt in an incident that wasn’t your fault, you can try to get money to help you pay for things like doctor’s appointments and lost wages. The law in Indiana says that if someone gets hurt because of another person’s carelessness, they deserve to be...
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...
