by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 9, 2026 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
After an Indiana car crash, insurance adjusters often reach out quickly, sounding friendly and eager to help, but their real goal is to settle your claim for as little as possible. Many injury victims, already overwhelmed by pain, medical bills, and missed work, are...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 7, 2026 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Self-Defense
If you have been charged with a crime after a fight, confrontation, or physical altercation, you may be wondering whether self defense can protect you. This is one of the most common questions we hear from clients. Many people believe they acted lawfully, but they are...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 5, 2026 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
A first-time OVWI or DUI charge in Boone County can be far more serious than many people expect. Indiana law allows drivers to be charged not only for alcohol but also for impairment caused by illegal drugs, prescription medications, or a combination of substances....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jan 2, 2026 | Car Crash, Personal Injury
After a car crash in Indianapolis, the first 48 hours are critical and many people do not realize how much early decisions can affect their injury claim. In the confusion after a crash, it is common to focus on getting back to normal life and hope the pain goes away....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 31, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Fifth Amendment
The Four Things You Should Always Say If You’re Stopped by Police Getting stopped by the police can be nerve-wracking, even if you think you’ve done nothing wrong. Knowing what to say, and what not to say, can make all the difference. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 29, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Not all DUI cases in Boone County are misdemeanors, and assuming they are can have serious consequences. In Indiana, DUI, formally called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), may start as a misdemeanor, but certain factors can elevate the charge to a felony....
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 26, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury
If you were hurt in a car wreck in Indiana, strict legal deadlines apply that can end your claim if you wait too long. Most personal injury cases must be filed in court within two years, and that time usually starts running on the date of the crash. Ongoing medical...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 24, 2025 | No Contact Order, Protection Order
When a judge issues a restraining order, it immediately changes how you live your life. For some people, the order works as intended, space is created, and conflict is reduced. But for others, the order causes serious, unexpected problems. Maybe you share children...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 22, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Boone County, Indiana, the difference between OWI, DUI, and OVWI can be confusing. Under Indiana law, they all refer to the same offense. Indiana uses the terms OWI or OVWI instead of DUI and focuses on operating a vehicle...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 19, 2025 | Car Crash, Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
If you were injured because of someone else’s carelessness, it’s natural to wonder what your case is worth especially when pain, missed work, and medical bills start piling up. Under Indiana law, personal injury case value is not guesswork, but it also cannot be...
