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Welcome to the VanDerGinst Law Website

VanDerGinst Law 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.

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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.

True Value Wheelbarrow Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently announced that the True Value Company is recalling about 17,000 Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows, due to a potential hazard in over-inflating the wheel. Such over-inflation can cause the wheel’s rim to break, posing risk of potential injury to the user. The products are manufactured by Qingdao Huatian [...] Read the rest of this blog and post comments.

Child Strangled in Sweatshirt Drawstrings: Recall Follows
The death of a 3-year-old boy whose sweatshirt drawstrings became tangled in playground equipment has prompted the voluntary recall of 300,000 similar sweatshirts by Hill Sportswear, Inc. Officially named “Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt” and “Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood,” the sweatshirts in question are not defective or illegal in their design, but do present a danger [...] Read the rest of this blog and post comments.

Peanut Butter Recall Continues
While it remains to be seen if negligence or strict liability come into play, in what is certainly a case of hazardous products, products containing peanut butter and peanut paste or sauce are continuing to disappear from store shelves, but not because consumers are buying them. More and more chains and stores are electing to [...] Read the rest of this blog and post comments.

VanDerGinst Attorneys Attend Seminar

Mike Wassell Trent Marquis Tabitha Young

On March 28th attorneys Mike Wassell, Trent Marquis and Tabitha Young attended the "Insurance, Liens and Settlements Seminar" presented by the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. The seminar was held in Oak Brook Hills, IL. The seminar was designed to help attorneys learn how to maximize settlements and verdicts by negotiating money that has to be repaid to lien holders, treatment providers, insurance companies and Medicare. ITLA's membership consists exclusively of attorneys who represent victims of wrongdoing.

VanDerGinst Invited to Join Verdict Club

Attorney Dennis VanDerGinst has been invited to join The Verdict Club, an elite society of accomplished litigators. The invitation comes based on Mr. VanDerGinst's reputation for outstanding case results and notable achievements.

Young Attends Auto Cases Seminar

Tabitha Young

Attorney Tabitha Young recently attended the "Auto Cases Seminar" presented by the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. The seminar was held at ITLA Headquarters in Springfield, IL. It was a full day course addressing topics such as case evaluation, pretrial issues, and defendant depositions, among other issues. ITLA's membership consists exclusively of attorneys who represent victims of wrongdoing.

VanDerGinst Re-Selected to Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Dennis VanDerGinst has been selected, once again, as one of the top trial lawyers in America, by the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The forum consists exclusively of attorneys who have obtained multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements, which VanDerGinst has done on numerous occasions. Less than one half of one percent of all attorneys in the United States are selected for this prestigious honor.

VanDerGinst Appointed To Advisory Board

Click To EnlargeDennis VanDerGinst was recently appointed to the National Crime Victim Bar Association's Advisory Board. The NCVBA provides technical support to attorneys representing crime victims in civil actions, refers crime victims to lawyers in their local area, and works to increase general awareness about the availability of civil remedies for victims of crime. VanDerGinst Law recently hosted an educational seminar for crime victim advocates, addressing the civil remedies available to their respective clients. The firm has taken an active role in educating crime victim advocates and in assisting victims of crime to obtain compensation for damages they sustained.

Quad City Arts "Sweet Art"

VanDerGinst Law Sponsored the Quad City Arts "Sweet Art" Fundraiser at the Jumers Casino and Hotel. The event featured a silent auction of the art work created by area artists and was held in conjunction with Valentines Day. Proceeds benefited the Quad City Arts.

VanDerGinst Attorneys Attend American Association for Justice Convention

Attorneys Tabitha Young and Dennis VanDerGinst attended the winter conference for the American Association of Justice in New Orleans February 7-11. AAJ is the largest trial lawyers bar association in the country. Its members primarily represent persons who have been harmed by another's wrongdoing. Young and VanDerGinst attended multiple lectures and seminars designed to enhance their knowledge of current legal issues and sharpen their trial skills. VanDerGinst Law was also a sponsor for the "New Lawyer Gala", a large reception for all convention goers.

VanDerGinst Law Hosts Crime Victim Seminar

On Friday, January 30th, VanDerGinst Law hosted an all day seminar presented by the National Crime Victim Bar Association. The seminar attracted approximately 80 crime victim advocates from agencies all over Illinois. The purpose of the seminar was to educate crime victim advocates regarding the possibilities for compensation that exist for victims of crime via the civil justice system. National director, Jeff Dion, outlined general principles of law with respect to crime victim compensation while Dennis VanDerGinst discussed the specific application of Illinois law to those principles. Click here to read more and see photos from the event.

Dennis VanDerGinst attends Barack Obama's Inauguration

January 20, 2009, Dennis VanDerGinst attended the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Click here to see photos from the event

VanDerGinst Selected as Top Trial Lawyer

Dennis VanDerGinst was recently selected as one of the top trial lawyers in the country according to the American Trial Lawyers Association. He has also been included in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the state of Illinois. According to the American Trial Lawyers Association, “This recognition is extended only to attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, leadership, influence, reputation, stature and profile in the trial attorney community as viewed by our organization, other trial lawyers, members of the bench, and the public at large.” The association conducts an investigation and diligent evaluation of all qualifications before extending an invitation as one of its exclusive members.

VanDerGinst Law Sponsors Trans Siberian Orchestra

Click To Enlarge Continuing its holiday tradition of "giving back" to the community, VanDerGinst Law sponsored two concerts on Saturday, December 13th performed by the world famous Trans Siberian Orchestra at the i-Wireless Center in Moline, IL. One dollar from each ticket purchased for the concerts went to the Genesis Compassion Fund which raises money for many causes with a focus on providing flu shots for children in area schools. The total amount raised from the two concerts was $19,683. Dennis VanDerGinst had the honor of introducing TSO, and together with a representative of the Genesis Foundation, accepted a check from band members Tony Gaynor and Tommy Farese.

VanDer"Grinch" Holiday Party Huge Success

Friday, December 12, VanDerGinst Law hosted the inaugural VanDer"Grinch" Holiday Party at Modern Woodman Park in Davenport, IA. Among the guests were members of local bar associations, judges and court personnel, client advocacy groups, union representatives, local medical treatment providers and various governmental officers. Well over 300 party goers reveled to music provided by RT Productions and the bands "Cosmic" and "Funktastic 5".
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VanDerGinst Named To National Advisory Board

Dennis VanDerGinst has been selected to serve on the National Advisory Board for the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. AITLA is a national association of committed lawyers who have joined together to eliminate unsafe and illegal interstate trucking practices. Through combined efforts in education, litigation and legislation the AITLA is working to make American highways safer for families, clients and all Americans.

VanDerGinst Law Sponsors "Holiday on the Hill"

Click To EnlargeOn Dec. 6th VanDerGinst Law sponsored "Holiday on the Hill" at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, Ia. It was an opportunity for area children to do fun crafts and have photos taken with Santa Claus free of charge. Children and adults alike immensely enjoyed the opportunity to enjoy traditional Christmas festivities.

VanDerGinst Law Sponsors Parade

Click To EnlargeVanDerGinst Law was one of the primary sponsors for the Quad City Arts Festival of Trees Parade, held on November 22nd in Davenport, Ia. The parade is the largest helium balloon parade in the world, even exceeding Macy's in number of balloons. Over 70,000 people lined the streets along the parade route, braving near freezing temperatures. For the second year in a row Dennis VanDerGinst was one of three parade marshals selected to lead the parade. The law firm also sponsored a brand new balloon this year, "Judge George", which was escorted along the parade by staff and friends.