Car Accidents

Des Moines car accident attorneys are already aware that you'll likely be involved in a crash of some fashion in your lifetime. VanDerGinst Law, P.C. has compiled a list of steps you should follow if you ever find yourself caught in any of these types of situations.

Identify your own status and make sure you are not injured
Check the status of your passengers
Turn on your hazards
Check to see if anyone else is hurt in the other vehicles
Do not move anyone unless there is immediate danger
Call the police every time and the paramedics if necessary
Let a witness call if present
Leave all the cars in the original positions if it is safe to do so
Take pictures of the scene if you have a camera handy
Provide accurate information if you talk to anyone, anything spoke may be admissible later
Identify all the other drivers and exchange all of the appropriate information you can think of: names, addresses, phone numbers, plate numbers, insurance carriers, and insurance policy numbers
Ask the police when the motor vehicle report will be available and follow up accordingly
Seek medical treatment immediately if you feel injured in any possible way
Contact a Des Moines car accident attorney like VanDerGinst Law, P.C. for representation in this matter

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, illness or death, that seems to have been someone else's fault, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.

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Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:18:38 GMT

Fitch Affirms and Withdraws State Farm's Ratings

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... Insurance Company (State Farm), State Farm Life Insurance Company (State Farm Life) and State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company. Fitch has decided to discontinue the rating, which is uncompensated. The affirmation reflects State Farm's ...

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:15:11 GMT

Worker Killed In Chatham Demolition Accident

Chicago Chronicle
The worker was on duty at 11 E. 79th St., where a building is being torn down, when the accident happened, fire officials said.

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Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Accident Lawyer Launches New Consumer Online Initiative

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:05:48 GMT

Coroner identifies body found Monday

WHBF-TV Rock Island
... the Rock River bridge right outside of Colona. Police said a middle aged man went missing after getting into a car accident on Colona road, early Saturday morning. They said the driver slid down an embankment and hit a gate. Police said a walker ...

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:50:24 GMT

Dead body found outside of Colona

WHBF-TV Rock Island
... the Rock River bridge right outside of Colona. Police said a middle aged man went missing after getting into a car accident on Colona road, early Saturday morning. They said the driver slid down an embankment and hit a gate. Police said a walker ...

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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

What's new in school? Ben Franklin students learn about laws of nature

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... second-grade teacher and Character Club co-adviser. 'If a child experiences some type of crisis, such as a car accident, fire, tornado or family trauma, it helps a lot for the agencies that respond to be able to give the children something ...

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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:01:00 GMT

Patterson: Wahoo motivated to win Class C-1 crown

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... top athletes in Class D-1, will be sidelined the rest of the basketball season due to injuries suffered in a car accident. White, an All-D-1 performer in volleyball, suffered a fractured pelvis and broken tailbone in the accident that occurred Jan. ...

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