Warmer Weather Means More Sharing the Road: Let’s Stay Safe Out There As spring turns to summer and Illinois warms up, more and more people are getting outside—and that means roads, sidewalks, and bike paths are getting busier. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend drive, commuting to work, or taking a walk through your…
Read MoreGLP-1 Medication Lawsuits: What You Need to Know Now GLP-1 medications—such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro—have made headlines as groundbreaking treatments for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. But recently, these drugs have come under scrutiny as lawsuits are being filed nationwide by patients who say they experienced serious and unexpected side effects after using…
Read MoreA Growing Concern: Social Media and Minors In today’s digital age, social media is an integral part of daily life for many, particularly for minors. However, as more young people engage with platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, a rising concern has emerged: how these platforms may be harming their mental health, privacy, and safety. …
Read MoreThe New Vaping Laws: What You Need to Know Vaping has become a controversial topic in recent years, especially as its popularity has surged among teenagers and young adults. With concerns about the health risks of vaping, lawmakers have started to implement stricter regulations to protect the public—particularly minors—from the potential dangers of e-cigarettes and…
Read MoreEaster Food Safety: Keeping Your Celebration Happy and Healthy From Your Friends at VanDerGinst Law Easter is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and delicious meals. Whether you’re serving up a honey-glazed ham, dyeing Easter eggs with the kids, or enjoying a backyard brunch, food is often at the heart of the holiday. But nothing…
Read MoreAlarming Link Between Firefighting Foam and Cancer: What Firefighters Need to Know At VanDerGinst Law, we are committed to raising awareness about health risks faced by those who bravely protect our communities. Recent studies have highlighted concerning links between certain types of firefighting foam, particularly those containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and an…
Read MoreLawyer Life Hacks: Simple Ways to Protect Yourself Legally Every Day At VanDerGinst Law, we believe that a little bit of knowledge can go a long way in protecting yourself and your loved ones. Here are some quick and simple legal life hacks you can use to stay safe and prepared—without needing a law degree! …
Read MoreVanDerGinst Guide to Urban Legends: Legal Edition Ever heard of the infamous McDonald’s Hot Coffee case? Or tales about burglars suing homeowners for injuries sustained during a break-in? Legal urban legends spread like wildfire, but what’s the real story behind them? At VanDerGinst Law, we’re here to set the record straight and have a little…
Read MoreNew Verdicts in NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) Cases Show Promise for Future Litigation Recently, a St. Louis, MO jury awarded the family of an Illinois girl a $495 Million verdict. The lawsuit claimed Abbott Laboratories failed to warn their baby formula could cause NEC, which is a potentially fatal disease affecting premature infants. This verdict sheds…
Read MoreFirefighting Foam (AFFF) Under Scrutiny for Health Risks: Legal Claims Being Investigated The firefighting foam known as Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) is under intense scrutiny after numerous firefighters and individuals exposed to the foam reported serious health complications. Potential claims against the manufacturers of AFFF are currently being investigated by our team. If you or…
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