If you’ve ever been in a car crash, you know how frustrating and overwhelming it can be. One of the most important things that an Indiana injury lawyer can help you understand about car crashes is the concept of negligence. What Is Negligence? This is a pretty...
How do Miranda rights fit together with Indiana DUIs? You know the drill: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you.” But when does this actually apply? In the State of Indiana, police aren’t required to read...
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you probably have a lot of questions about what comes next. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm, defending clients and guiding them through the criminal process is what we do. The First Step So what happens after you’re charged? The first...
If you’ve been injured, the first thing you should do is go see a doctor. This should be your number one priority. The doctor will give you a checkup and let you know what you need to do to recover. Your Obligation as an Injured Person When you are injured, your...
If you’ve been charged with an Indiana DUI, there are probably a few things you don’t understand. To begin with, a DUI in Indiana is formally known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (or OVWI). It starts as a Class C misdemeanor, carrying a maximum penalty of 60...
If you’ve been in a car crash, and you’re wondering how to handle the insurance, you’re not alone. Indiana injury lawyers get these kinds of questions all the time. Should you use your own insurance? Or is the other driver’s insurance responsible for your bills? Are...
If you’re facing criminal charges for an Indiana DUI, there are a few things you should know. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated—or OVWI—starts as a misdemeanor charge. There are certain situations, however, where that misdemeanor charge can become a felony. One...
If you’ve been injured, what are you supposed to do when an insurance company reaches out with a quick settlement offer? The Marc Lopez Law Firm gets this question a lot, and an experienced Indiana injury lawyer can help to guide you through the process. Never Accept...
An Indiana DUI can come in a few different forms. It’s officially known as OVWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated), and there are different criminal charges depending on the amount of alcohol detected in your body. A certified chemical test is designed to...
Have you or a loved one been injured due to someone else’s negligence? It can be tough to know what to do in such a situation, especially without the help of an experienced Indiana injury lawyer. You might wish you could go back and do things differently....
