Dennis VanDerGinst has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers and the Nursing Home Trial Lawyers of America as a Top 10 Nursing Home Trial Lawyer. This honor is limited to the preeminent attorneys in the country who represent individuals and families regarding nursing home claims.
Read MoreVanDerGinst Law has been ranked as a Top Ten Law Firm in the Des Moines area by BusinessRate. Rankings are based on demonstrated long-term consistency and established reputation, momentum and customer satisfaction trends, and the quality of reviews.
Read MoreCar Accidents Around the Iowa State Capitol and Downtown Des Moines The area around the Iowa State Capitol and downtown Des Moines sees a steady mix of commuters, state employees, visitors, pedestrians, buses, cyclists, and local traffic. With so many people moving through the area each day, accidents can happen quickly. A crash near the…
Read MoreInjured Near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center? What to Do After a Serious Accident When someone is seriously injured in a car crash, pedestrian accident, work injury, or another unexpected incident in Des Moines, medical treatment is often the first priority. For many people in the central Des Moines area, that may mean being transported…
Read MoreInjured in a Construction Zone Crash? What Happens Next A construction zone accident doesn’t always feel different in the moment. There’s the impact. The confusion. The immediate concern about injuries. But as things begin to settle, it often becomes clear that the situation is more complicated than a typical crash. Across Illinois and Iowa, roadway construction increases significantly during warmer months—and so…
Read MoreRain doesn’t feel as dangerous as snow. There’s no ice. No accumulation. No sense of losing control before you even start driving. For many people, rain feels manageable — something you drive through, not something you plan around. But wet roads create a different kind of risk, and it often goes underestimated. When rain first…
Read MoreVanDerGinst Law Joins the Humane Society’s Doggie Egg Hunt in Davenport This Saturday, April 11, VanDerGinst Law is proud to support a cause that brings together community, compassion, and a whole lot of wagging tails. We’re excited to sponsor the Doggie Egg Hunt hosted by the Humane Society of Scott County at the Mississippi Valley…
Read MoreVanDerGinst Law Celebrates Nic Davis on Passing the Bar and Being Sworn In VanDerGinst Law is proud to celebrate a major milestone for one of our own. This week, Nic Davis officially passed the bar exam and was sworn in as an attorney—an achievement that reflects not only his legal knowledge, but the relentless work…
Read MoreDo Most Personal Injury Cases Go to Trial in Des Moines? What Central Iowa Drivers Should Know VanDerGinst Law proudly serves clients throughout Des Moines and the surrounding Central Iowa communities, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, and across Polk County. After an accident, one of the most common questions people ask is: “Will my…
Read MoreSent Home Too Soon From the ER? One of the most difficult conversations we have with families begins the same way. “They told us everything looked normal.” Emergency rooms are designed to move quickly. Physicians must triage patients rapidly and make decisions under pressure. Most of the time, that system works. But occasionally, something important…
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