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VanDerGinst Law handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases all across the country, associating with local co-counsel at our own expense when necessary to get the best results for our clients. The law firm is made up of experienced, well respected, and award winning attorneys and staff. We know that legal problems can be intimidating and time consuming. We try to alleviate your stress and make the process as easy as possible, while at the same time working hard to win your case. We concentrate on all areas of personal injury law, including accident cases, wrongful death cases, medical malpractice cases, nursing home cases, faulty product cases, workers compensation cases and pharmaceutical malpractice cases. We also handle general practice matters in some jurisdictions. You can learn more about the areas of law that we handle by reviewing the practice areas listed in the menu area to the left and other highlighted areas throughout this website.

Our website is full of useful information about a variety of legal and consumer issues. In addition, we have provided information about our law firm so that you can make an informed decision as to whether our experience and qualifications can assist you with whatever legal problem you might face. Our site is updated with new information frequently and we encourage visitors to return for the latest legal developments.

You may have legal questions which can be answered by reviewing the helpful information in our website. However, you can also submit e-mail inquires or simply call toll free 1-866-843-7367 to speak to someone from our office. Many times we can answer your questions on the phone. Your first consultation is always FREE and there is NEVER AN ATTORNEY FEE ON INJURY CASES UNLESS WE WIN.
At VanDerGinst Law, if you need us, we would be honored to help.

VanDerGinst Law Pursues National Avandia Campaign
VanDerGinst Law has launched a national campaign to represent persons who have experienced heart problems or strokes after taking the diabetes drug, Avandia.
A recent FDA report has caused experts to call for the removal of the drug from the market. Avandia has been linked to heart attacks and other heart problems, strokes, even death.
If you or a loved one has suffered heart problems or stroke after taking Avandia call VanDerGinst Law at: 866-788-5297.
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Firm Announces New Facebook Contest
In an effort to increase its already large Facebook friend base, VanDerGinst Law has announced another new contest to stimulate friend referrals. The person referring the most new frends to the VanDerGinst Law Facebook Page at: facebook.com/VanDerGinstLaw by 8:00 a.m. August 17th wins two luxury suite tickets to the Scorpions concert at the i-wireless Center in Moline on Friday, August 20.
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VanDerGinst Law is proud to announce that attorney Eric Reyes has joined the law firm. Eric is currently licensed in Illinois and the federal courts. He earned his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, Il and his Juris Doctorate degree from Northern Illinois University. He will be concentrating his practice in the areas of personal injury law, immigration law, family law, criminal and traffic law.

Law Firm Pledges to Donate to Cancer Research
VanDerGinst Law is donating 10% of all attorney fees generated on Mesothelioma claims to research efforts with the American Cancer Society. Mesothelioma is a devastating cancer that can ONLY be caused by exposure to asbestos. ALL Mesothelioma patients have a potential claim. We are accepting these cases ANYWHERE in the country. If you know someone who is suffering from this deadly cancer, please contact us.

New Satellite Office Opening
VanDerGinst Law is proud to announce the upcoming opening of a new satellite office located at 209 29th St NE in Cedar Rapids, IA. This will become the first Iowa based location for the firm with another to soon follow in Iowa City. We handle catastrophic injury cases all across the country. This new location will better help us serve clients throughout Iowa.

Firm to Help M.A.D.D.
In memory of those persons who have been injured or killed in alcohol related car accidents, and their families, VanDerGinst Law has today announced that it will donate ten percent of all fees generated on alcohol related injury cases to Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

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Aprils explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon caused 11 deaths among the oil platforms crew. But, the full extent of the damages is yet to be seen. There will certainly be catastrophic damages to nature and wildlife, and devastating damages to fishing, tourism and other businesses along the Gulf of Mexico coast of Louisiana, Texas and other states.
These damages should not be borne by the state and federal governments or by the individuals and businesses that will be devastated by the oil spill’s aftermath. Liability should rest with the companies whose negligence led to this historic mess.
VanDerGinst Law is currently investigating means to help those who have suffered damages as a result of the oil spill. Efforts will be made to gain financial compensation from those who were responsible. Liability remains to be worked out among BP PLC, the British energy giant which leased the platform, Transocean Ltd., the Houston company which provided it, and the companies that built and serviced the rig and its components, including Halliburton.
Louisiana alone stands to lose a nearly $3 billion fishing industry, with May harvests of shrimp, oysters and crabs likely to be wiped out by the encroaching oil spill. Also affected will be hotels, tourism and other related businesses along with Gulf of Mexico coastline from Texas and Louisiana to Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. For that coastal region, according to USA Today, tourism is a $100 billion industry.
BP has accepted responsibility for the oil spill cleanup. However, those persons and businesses who have sustained financial damages may have more difficulty in collecting from the massive company. The energy giant will have its liability capped at $75 million by an oil trust fund set up by the U.S. government and funded by oil industry taxes. However, that fund could supply up to $1 billion in damages compensation to victims.
Those who suffer damages to their business due to the massive oil spill should contact VanDerGinst Law to investigate the possibility of reasonable compensation.

Law Firm Sponsors Home Runs For the Quad Cities
VanDerGinst Law has teamed up with the Quad Cities River Bandits in a season long campaign to help the less fortunate in the Quad Cities community. It is called Home Runs for the Quad Cities. For every home run that the River Bandits hit at Modern Woodman Park VanDerGinst Law will donate $100 to the campaign. Fans are invited to participate as well. A pledge/donation box is located in the Mediacom Lounge at the ballpark. All proceeds will be used within the Quad Cities and shall be distributed between the HAVLife Foundation, the Childrens Therapy Center, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the March of Dimes, the Child Abuse Center and the American Cancer Society. Click on the video below to learn more.

Chicago accident law firm
Chicago accidents happen every day and impact not only accident victims, but their families and loved ones. Often, such accidents will create additional waves of influence, as a pebble dropped into a pond, its ripples spreading. The accident affects the victim, spreads to relatives and loved ones, bystanders, perhaps officials or authorities (police, medical, etc), [...] Read the rest of this blog and post comments.
Top Ten Mistakes of Chicago Accident Victims
Too often in personal injury law, Chicago accident attorneys witness people with legitimate and substantial accident injury making mistakes: and then being unable substantiate their Chicago accident case. This results in the tragedy of a victim not receiving the compensation and justice he or she is due. Familiarize yourself with these common mistakes to protect [...] Read the rest of this blog and post comments.
Harmful Products, Strict Liability, and Chicago Personal Injury Law
Lead in the paint on our children’s toys. Packaging plastics that leech chemicals into our food. Recalls on all types of pharmaceuticals. Unsafe produce, dog food, and automobiles. It seems that as consumers, everywhere we turn we encounter potential dangers. We find ourselves watching the nightly news to see if any of our trusted products [...] Read the rest of this blog and post comments.

500 Million Eggs Recalledand Counting
The salmonella-infected egg recall continues to expand. The eggs, which have sickened more than 1,000 consumers since at least May are thought to be infected with salmonella contacted by laying hens from rodent droppings. The salmonella exists inside the egg itself, not just on the shell. The number of illnesses is expected to continue to [...] Read the rest of this blog and post comments.
WHO Studies Cancer, Cell Phone Link - Results Inconclusive
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) study on the relationship between cell phone use and rates of cancer failed to establish any definitive link. The inconclusive results detail no risk increase for glioma or meningioma (head and neck tumors) through the use of cell phones. While [...] Read the rest of this blog and post comments.
Iowa Filing Suit Against Louisiana Used Car Dealer
Iowas Attorney General is taking action against Smart Automotive Group of Louisiana for false-premise used car sales promotions in Iowa. Most consumers will recognize such promotions as emergency liquidation. The suit claims that often these tactics are fictional, merely gimmicks to get customers onto the lot. The suit claims that sale ads used by Smart Automotive [...] Read the rest of this blog and post comments.

The salmonella-infected egg recall continues to expand. The eggs, which have sickened more than 1,000 consumers since at least May are thought to be i...

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) study on the relationship between cell phone...

Iowas Attorney General is taking action against Smart Automotive Group of Louisiana for false-premise used car sales promotions in Iowa. Most...