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....