Stay Safe this Valentine’s Day This Valentine’s Day don’t let passion get out of hand! Valentine’s Day THE day to show your partner how much you love and appreciate them, and it can also be a day to impress them. Elaborate dinners, romantic dates, and handmade drinks all have the possibility of ending in personal…
Read More4 Tips to Survive Financially After a Personal Injury After an accident, it can feel like your life is falling apart. Just because you’re off work to recover doesn’t mean that the medical bills, rent, electricity, and more don’t keep piling up. As the bills keep coming, it can be very difficult to make ends…
Read MoreThe Importance of Pictures in Personal Injury Cases When you’re involved in an accident, it can be overwhelming, confusing, and scary. Oftentimes you may forget the details of what happened or be unsure about specifics. The good news is, you likely already own something that can help protect you in situations like these—your smartphone. Your…
Read MoreWhat If Your New Year’s Resolution Leads to Gym Injury? We are officially into the new year and that means you may be fulfilling your New Year’s resolution! For many people, going to the gym is number one on that list but a new gym membership can quickly turn into a nightmare. What happens if…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take? After an accident, it can feel impossible to recover. Physically, your injuries may change your quality of life and state of mind. Financially, you feel the pressure of stressors like increased medical bills and lost wages. Although some damage from a traumatizing accident can seem irreparable, like…
Read MoreIs it illegal to drive with snow on your car? If you live in Iowa and Illinois, you are no stranger to snow. Although many people enjoy the snow, locals understand that snow can be dangerous. Icy streets are clearly hazardous, but snow and ice on our cars can be as well. It’s best practice…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About the New Illinois Cell Phone Law We all know it’s not safe to drive while we’re distracted, especially when using our phones. The Illinois state police report that using a cell phone on the road increases your chance of an accident by 400%, and drivers who text while they drive…
Read MoreCan a Lawyer from Another State Represent You? Personal injury lawsuits are complex enough but when you are considering having a lawyer from another state represent you, it can get even more complicated. It’s understandable to want a local attorney to represent you in your out of state case. Hiring a local attorney is convenient…
Read MoreDennis VanDerGinst Elected to Iowa Association for Justice Board of Governors This November in Des Moines, Dennis VanDerGinst was elected to serve on the Board of Governors for the Iowa Association for Justice. The IAJ works to strengthen the civil justice system in Iowa. In the community, IAJ focuses on giving back through Justice in…
Read MoreIf you were injured in a motor vehicle crash, slip and fall on property, or another type of accident, you’re probably considering filing a personal injury lawsuit to recover your losses. As you mull over your decision, remember that there are time limitations that affect your rights. These time limits come from laws in each…
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