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...
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 17, 2022 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury, Property Damage
Simply having been injured by another person’s negligence is not enough to win an injury case. There are four commandments that everyone should follow to ensure that you do not sabotage your own case. Never delay in seeking medical treatment. Not seeking medical...
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...