Staying Safe and Warm This Winter Extreme cold weather can be unforgiving and pose serious risks to our health and safety. Whether you find yourself in a winter storm, a polar vortex, or a freezing climate, it’s crucial to be prepared and knowledgeable about staying safe in such conditions. By following these guidelines, you can…
Read MoreBEST OF THE QUAD-Cities! Once again, VanDerGinst Law and Dennis VanDerGinst have been voted the Best Law Firm and Best Attorney respectively, in the Quad Cities Times “Best of” survey. “This is not an honor we take lightly”, said VanDerGinst, “We are humbled to be voted and grateful to those people who vote for us….
Read MoreEach year the Niabi Zoo hosts a Halloween trick or treat event where the zoo is filled with kids and their parents dressed up to go through various trick-or-treat stations throughout the zoo. VanDerGinst Law has been doing this for many years and it is one of the favorite events our staff volunteers for. Come…
Read MoreTo ensure the safety of our children, it is crucial to understand and abide by the traffic laws surrounding school buses. Each state has specific regulations in place to protect students as they travel to and from school. Stopping for School Buses. One of the most important aspects of school bus traffic laws is knowing…
Read MorePFAS UPDATE 3M has announced it will stop producing and manufacturing all PFAS products, and they will exit the entire portfolio of PFAS products by the end of 2025. We will post updates on the status of both PFAS MDL’s as more information emerges. Note there are two (2) MDL’s currently related to PFAS; one…
Read MoreA massive recall of Medtronic implantable devices could have major implications for nearly 350,000 patients. If you had an implantable cardioverter difibrilator (ICD) or a cardiac resynchronization therapy device (CRT-D) manufactured by Medtronic between October 2017 and present, you may have a potential claim. Our team is investigating these potential claims and would love the…
Read MoreSome of the most popular diabetes and weight loss drugs currently on the market are currently under scrutiny after many patients using these medications suffered serious complications. Potential claims against Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are currently being investigated by our team. If you or someone you love has taken these medications and suffered complications, we…
Read MoreWhat is PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl Substances. “Forever Chemicals” that cannot be broken down by current water filtration plants, resulting in contaminated drinking water almost nationwide. They are “probable” carcinogens developed by the Navy in the 1960’s. Where does PFAS come from? Primarily from AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam), or better known as fire fighting foam. …
Read MoreOn this episode of Uncommon Convos Dennis talks with two very talented men. Rowan Joseph and Shane Partlow are business partners who have had some great successes together over the years, which we will certainly explore. But separately and individually, they have each had amazing careers in the entertainment industry.
Read MoreOn this episode of Uncommon Convos Dennis talks with Tom Hart. He is a Emmy nominated writer, story editor, and producer. He mainly works with children’s animation and has written for The Penguins of Madagascar, Kim Possible, Mouseworks, Get ED, Dave the Barbarian, Care Bears, and many more notable children’s shows. He has a very neat story on how his path lead him to the Quad Cities and then on to LA to start his career as a very successful writer, story teller, and producer.
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