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If you have been injured on the job or due to the negligence of another person or business, in or around Iowa City, you need a trustworthy and experienced Iowa City personal injury lawyer to help you get the compensation you need and deserve.

Top Four Things That Should Matter to You Most When Selecting an Iowa City Personal Injury Lawyers

  1. Make the process easy and convenient.
  2. Be Affordable.
  3. Get you the maximum amount of money to which you are entitled.
  4. Keep you informed.

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1. The VanDerGinst Law Iowa City Personal Injury Lawyers Make the Process Simple and Convenient

We know how difficult serious injuries can be.  You may be experiencing pain and incurring medical bills.  You may not be able to work due to your injuries.  The personal injury claims process can be agonizing, tricky and unbearable. The last thing you need is to deal with medical providers, insurance carriers and adjusters.  

Let VanDerGinst Law handle the stress and mess so you can focus on getting better!

We make opening a personal injury case as quick and convenient as possible. 

We can open most files over on the phone or online! Video conferencing is also available!

We are available 24/7 every day of the year! Simply click here or call 800-797-5391

We do whatever is reasonably necessary to open your file as speedily and effortlessly as possible.  Once we open your file, we take direct action to investigate and position your case to get the maximum compensation you deserve.

Many law firms require injury clients to hunt down medical and other documents.  At VanDerGinst Law our Iowa City Personal Injury Lawyers do all the work necessary to detail your injuries.  We obtain all the records from medical providers.  We handle health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, medical payment insurance, and any other benefits which may apply to your case. 

We negotiate with the insurance adjuster and other representatives of the opposing party.  We do our best to position your case for the best settlement possible.  If the opponent doesn’t offer a sensible settlement, our highly experienced Iowa City personal injury lawyers prepare to do battle in court, where we will fight hard to get you the best result.

2. Be Affordable? How about Free? If our Iowa City personal injury lawyers don’t get you compensation for your injury claim, you won’t owe us a dime!

At VanDerGinst Law we handle personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis.  That means that if we don’t get you money for your injuries, there is NO ATTORNEY FEE.  You will NEVER be out of pocket a dime.  We do not get paid unless and until you do.  Our fee is a percentage of the amount recovered. The percentage depends on the type of case we handle and whether the case must be litigated.  But it is never more than 40% of the recovery and is usually between 20% and one third. 

Additionally, even though other personal injury attorneys say they charge a contingent fee, they may also require a retainer fee for costs (for filing fees, expert fees, court reporter fees, postage, records, etc.)  That can often be hundreds, even thousands of dollars.  At VanDerGinst Law we charge NO RETAINER FEE on injury cases.  We forward all costs necessary to pursue your claim.

3. The Iowa City Personal Injury Lawyers at VanDerGinst Law Will Fight to Get You the Maximum Amount of Money for Your Injury Claim

They say a good lawyer knows the law, but a great lawyer knows the judge! At VanDerGinst Law we know injury law.  We have represented more than 50,000 injury victims over the years. But we also know the judges, lawyers, medical providers, and insurance adjusters who are involved in Iowa City area injury claims and lawsuits! We recover millions of dollars for injury victims each year.  We will fight hard to get you the money you deserve!

We have made record recoveries in numerous counties across Iowa for a variety of different types of injury cases.  We have been recognized by peers, clients, and other professionals as among the best in the country in personal injury law. 

(CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME OF OUR AWARDS AND ACCOLADES)

With national resources and local connections, our Iowa City personal injury lawyers can get you the maximum compensation for your personal injury claim.

Our Iowa City Personal Injury Lawyers Also Have the Inside Track into The Insurance Industry.  We do not, and never will, represent insurance companies, thus always safeguarding that we never have a conflict of interest in representing our injury clients.  But we employ former insurance adjusters and insurance defense attorneys who know the tricks of the trade.  We put that knowledge to work for you!

If you have suffered serious injuries you need a personal injury lawyer law firm that focuses on injury law, rather than a lawyer who occasionally “dabbles”.  The practice of law is much like the practice of medicine. There are practitioners who have “general” practices and others who specialize.

At VanDerGinst Law we focus on injury law.

We are not saying that general practice attorneys aren’t able to handle an occasional injury claim. But, if you needed brain surgery you would see a brain surgeon, not the family doctor or a podiatrist. By the same token, you can feel completely confident that you will be in great hands with the personal injury lawyers of VanDerGinst Law. 

We can skillfully handle ANY injury case that comes our way.

4. The Iowa City Personal Injury Lawyers of VanDerGinst Law Will Keep You Informed Every Step of the Way

Anyone can make that kind of statement.  But can they prove it?  We can.  VanDerGinst Law is one of the only law firms in the country to have been awarded the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Ethics. 

We have also been awarded the Client’s Choice Award from Avvo Lawyer Rating Service and the Client Champion Award from Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Rating Service. 

(Click here to see testimonials from some of our clients)

Iowa City Personal Injury Lawyers

Located in eastern Iowa, Iowa City was the first capital city of the State of Iowa and is the county seat of Johnson County. Home to the University of Iowa and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, the state’s only teaching hospital.

Iowa City has an imaginative and shared community having a full calendar of festivals and concerts at venues like the iconic Englert Theater.

In 2004, Forbes magazine named Iowa City the third Best Small Metropolitan Area in the United States. The University of Iowa’s football team, the Iowa Hawkeyes play their games at Kinnick Stadium where they do the Hawkeye wave, in which the whole crowd-referees and players included-turns and waves to the kids at the children’s hospital.

But even with its Midwestern values and emphasis on safety, Iowa City still has its’ fair share of injury accidents.

According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, there were 197,237 injuries and 3,463 deaths between 2010 and 2019 in Iowa from auto accidents alone. In addition to car crashes, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that there were 934 medical malpractice reports in the past 10 years.

 

In addition, Iowans are injured from slip-and-fall accidents, nursing home negligence, dog bites, construction accidents, agricultural accidents, work related accidents, faulty products, and countless other situations.

If you were injured in an accident on the job or due to someone else’s wrongdoing, you deserve justice! You deserve compensation!

VanDerGinst Law can help!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED PERSONAL INJURY LAW QUESTIONS

1. What Should I Do and Not Do If I Have Been Injured?

If you are able, without risking your health or safety, you should gather witness information and photos and/or video of the accident site.

Of course, if necessary, contact the police or other emergency personnel. Get the appropriate medical attention necessary to address any acute injury as soon as possible. 

Do NOT sign anything for the other party’s insurance representatives.  Do NOT give the other party’s insurance representatives a recorded statement.

2. Do You Need an Iowa City Personal Injury Lawyer?

Of course, you would expect a personal injury law firm to say “yes” to that question.  Indeed, that is our short answer.  But there are many reasons that it makes sense for you to be represented by a personal injury lawyer when you have a claim. 

First and possibly most critically, the right lawyer can make a vast difference on the amount of compensation you will recover from your claim.  Insurance carriers and other big business defendants have lawyers looking out for their interests.  They do not voluntarily give you what you are entitled to.  In fact, it is the job of insurance adjusters to get claimants to settle for as little as possible.  Only the leverage that can be employed by an experienced personal injury attorney who is willing to file a lawsuit on behalf of clients, can get you the type of compensation to which you are entitled.  VanDerGinst Law has that experience.

Second, why would you even want to tackle the mess associated with filling out loads of forms and dealing with insurance people and medical providers?  You need rest and recuperation from your injuries, not additional stress. VanDerGinst Law will take the worry away.  We make opening a file as easy and convenient as possible.  We collect the documentation necessary to pursue your case. We conduct the investigation. We deal with the insurance people and medical providers, and coordinate benefits.  We negotiate and get you the best resolution possible.

Third, there is no financial risk to having VanDerGinst Law on your side. If we do not win your injury case and get you compensation, you will not owe us anything!

3. When Should You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

If you were injured in an accident and required any type of treatment or attention to those injuries, your accident probably warrants the attention of a personal injury lawyer as well.  With respect to the question of how soon you should speak to an attorney, we suggest that you contact VanDerGinst Law as soon as possible after getting the initial medical care necessary to address your injuries. 

  • Do not wait until you are done treating.
  • Do not wait until you have spoken to insurance representatives or adjusters.
  • Do not wait until you get tired of negotiating on your own.

Adjusters set tentative values on injury claims at a very early stage.  Having an experienced injury attorney on your side can ensure that those values are adjusted much greater than they would be with no attorney.  Witness statements and evidence often needs to be secured at an early stage. A good lawyer will also advise you against signing medical authorization or giving recorded statements.  There are just too many things that can go amiss if you do not get a personal injury lawyer onboard as soon as possible after your injury.

4. Do I Need to File a Lawsuit to get Compensation for My Personal Injury?

Most personal injury claims can be resolved without having to even file a lawsuit.  That only happens if your personal injury lawyer has shown that he or she is willing to file lawsuits and fight for justice whenever it is necessary to get the greatest results for clients. 

At VanDerGinst Law we have a long history of proving our devotion to our clients.  Insurance companies know that.  They know we will file lawsuits if necessary, to get the best results. 

5. Will my personal injury case go to trial?

Even if your personal injury case must have a lawsuit filed, that does not mean it will proceed all the way to a trial. 

Probably 95% of all injury cases are settled before going to trial. During trial preparations each side becomes more familiar with their particular strengths and weaknesses.  That often results in a settlement. 

At VanDerGinst Law we prepare all cases as if they will go to trial.  That way we can be in the best position possible to get the best settlements for our clients.

6. How are Personal Injury Damages Determined? What is my case worth?

If an attorney tells you what your case is worth after a brief conversation about your injuries, they are either misleading or misinformed.  There are many elements which impact a personal injury case value.

Such elements include your age, the type of accident, where you live, the nature, extent and duration of your injuries and treatment needs, the impact of your injuries on your ability to work and earn income, scarring and disfigurement, the impact on family, the nature of the defendant and their insurance and/or assets, and other considerations too numerous to mention.

If successful in showing liability in a personal injury case the damages may include any of the following which may apply:

  • Past and future medical bills
  • Past and future lost income
  • Past and future physical and mental pain and suffering
  • Past and future loss of function of mind and body
  • Past and future loss of enjoyment of life
  • Scarring or disfigurement
  • Loss of consortium
  • Out of pocket expenses
  • Other potential damages
7. What is Pain and Suffering?

Pain and suffering include harm caused by physical injury and mental distress experienced due to ancillary issues related to the accident and injuries.

8. How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

At VanDerGinst Law we handle personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis.  That means that if we don’t get you money for your injuries, there is NO ATTORNEY FEE.

You will never be out of pocket a dime.  We do not get paid unless and until you do.  Our fee is a percentage of the amount recovered. The percentage depends on the type of case we handle and whether the case must be litigated.  But it is never more than 40% of the recovery and is usually between 20% and one third. 

Additionally, even though other personal injury attorneys say they charge a contingent fee, they may also require a retainer fee for costs (for filing fees, expert fees, court reporter fees, postage, records, etc.)  That can often be hundreds, even thousands of dollars.  At VanDerGinst Law we charge NO RETAINER FEE on injury cases.  We forward all costs necessary to pursue your claim.

9. What are the time limits that apply for Iowa City Personal Injury Claims?

The statute of limitations is the law that sets the time in which a person must file a lawsuit.  In Iowa, that time is generally two years from the date of the injury.  There are very limited exceptions which may extend that time. 

There are also some situations which require notices be sent or lawsuits filed earlier than that two-year period.  If you neglect to file a lawsuit within the applicable time, you are forever excluded from doing so. 

Therefore, it is always a good idea to get VanDerGinst Law in your corner as soon as possible.

10. If I was partially at fault can I still be compensated for injuries I sustained in an accident?

Iowa recognizes something known as “Modified Comparative Fault”. Under the Modified Comparative Fault System, each party is held responsible for damages in proportion to their own percentage of fault pro-rata, unless the plaintiff’s negligence reaches 51%. 

So, if you are partly at fault your compensation will be reduced be the proportionate percentage of faut.  However, if you are 51% or more to blame, then you are entitled to no compensation.

Therefore, if a reasonable award were determined to be $100,000 but you were 40% at fault, your award would be reduced by 40% so that you would receive $60,000.

11. Will medical bills I incurred due to my injury accident be paid by the responsible party?

The responsible party is required to pay the costs for all bills for reasonable and necessary treatment. 

That can include medical bills, chiropractic bills, dental bills, physical therapy bills and any other similar costs. 

12. What happens if the responsible party did not have any insurance coverage?

Sometimes the party responsible for causing an injury accident does not have insurance to pay for the damages or does not have enough insurance. 

When that happens, VanDerGinst Law leaves no stone unturned to see if a compensation source can be identified. 

Sometimes we can find employers and other sources who may be vicariously liable.  Sometimes we can turn to our client’s own uninsured or underinsured insurance coverage.  Sometimes we determine the responsible party has ample assets available outside of insurance. 

TYPES OF IOWA CITY PERSONAL INJURY CASES WE HANDLE

Iowa City Car Accidents: Our Iowa City personal injury lawyers can get you the best compensation for your car accident-related injuries.  Even minor accidents can cause severe injuries.

Iowa City Truck Accidents: Commercial trucks accidents (also known as semis, tractor-trailers, or big rigs) can cause devastating injuries. The rules that apply to truckers and tucking companies are different than conventional motor vehicle accidents. To get the best recovery you need attorneys who have the experience and special education on how to handle these cases.  VanDerGinst Law’s Iowa City personal injury lawyers have those credentials.

Iowa City Traumatic Brain Injury: Serious brain injuries can result from accidents that may seem minor. Symptoms may include headaches, memory loss, agitation, slurring, loss of consciousness and others. Proper investigation and treatment are vital towards getting reasonable compensation for these types of injuries. See how we can help.

Iowa City Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries or even death.  Bikers are exceptionally exposed on our roadways.  Learn about how our Iowa City injury lawyers help bikers and their families when serious motorcycle accidents occur.

Iowa City Wrongful Death Claims: Wrongful death can occur due to someone’s negligence, intentional actions, or other types of wrongdoing.  We can help your family get through a difficult and confusing time and get the financial recovery necessary to assist in easing some of the burden that comes when a loved one is lost.

Iowa City Bus Accidents: Bus accidents may involve municipalities who can rely on governmental immunities to avoid liability.  They say you cannot fight city hall. Well, we do!  Every day! And we win!

Iowa City Pedestrian accidents: If you or a loved one is struck as a pedestrian by a vehicle the injuries can be devastating.  See what our Iowa City injury lawyers can do to help.

Iowa City Premises Liability: Premises liability can include any number of accident or injury causing incidents that occur on commercial or residential property.

Iowa City Dog Bites: Iowa City has a lot of dog lovers. VanDerGinst Law has a lot of dog lovers. Nevertheless, if a dog attacks, serious injuries can occur. Often, compensation is necessary to address medical bills and sometimes even plastic surgery. See how our Iowa City injury attorneys can help.

Iowa City Class Action Lawsuits: Class actions arise when many people are harmed by a single defendant (or a few defendants).  VanDerGinst Law is involved in several class action lawsuits.

Iowa City Spinal Cord Injury: Spinal cord injuries can result from countless types of accidents. Serious spinal cord injuries can result in paraplegia or quadriplegia.  If you or a loved one has suffered this type of injury contact VanDerGinst Law right away.  Our Iowa City injury lawyers will fight hard to get the compensation necessary to help you return to as normal a life as possible after such devastation.

Iowa City Swimming Pool Injuries: Swimming pools are a great way to relax, exercise or recreate. But they can also result in slip and fall accidents and diving accidents that lead to serious injuries, or even drowning. Our Iowa City injury lawyers can help.

Iowa City Slip and Fall Accidents: Slip and fall accidents can occur indoors or outdoors.  They can happen at commercial properties and residential properties.  They can happen on sidewalks, in parking lots and other public areas.  They happen in the winter, but they also happen in the summer.  They often result in serious injuries.  VanDerGinst Law can help get you the compensation you deserve when faced with a slip and fall accident.

Iowa City Worker’s Compensation Claims: Even if you were at fault in causing the accident which led to injuries at work, you can still be entitled to worker’s compensation benefits. If you were working and doing something in furtherance of your employment you may qualify for compensation.  Our attorneys can help you get proper compensation and explore other possible sources of compensation.

Iowa City Construction Accidents: As you can imagine, construction accidents are a frequent occurrence. They can lead to serious injuries that require the attention of an experienced Iowa City personal injury lawyer.

Iowa City Insurance Claims: Insurance claims can be made in relation to injuries from accidents.  But they can also be related to other rights you may have under any insurance policy you may have. (Commercial, Homeowner’s, Health, Liability, etc.).  See how we can help.

Iowa City Business Interruption Insurance Claims: Small businesses are often forced to close or restrict their operations when catastrophes occur.  Many Iowa businesses were restricted due to Covid 19 and/or the Derecho storm.  Business interruption coverages may apply even when the insurance carrier says it does not.  Contact us to see if we can help. 

Iowa City Medical Malpractice: Medical providers are held to a high standard of care in rendering care and treatment to patients.  When they breach that standard of care the consequences can be disastrous.

Iowa City Nursing Home Negligence: When a loved one has been neglected in a nursing home an Iowa City personal injury lawyer can assist in securing compensation.

Iowa City Nursing Home Abuse: When a loved one has been abused in a nursing home an Iowa City personal injury lawyer can assist in getting justice.

Contact an Iowa City Personal Injury Lawyer Today.

We know that the personal injury claims process can be frustrating and overwhelming.

Let the Iowa City injury attorneys at VanDerGinst Law help fight your battles while you focus on recovery.

Reach out to our firm by calling (800) 797-5391, or contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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Iowa City Courts

CourtAddress
Johnson County District Court417 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Iowa City Emergency Rooms

Emergency RoomAddress
Mercy Iowa City Emergency Room500 East Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Emergency Room200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242

Iowa City Hospitals

HospitalAddress
Iowa City VA Health Care System601 Highway 6 W, Iowa City, IA 52246
Mercy Iowa City500 East Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242

Iowa City Law Libraries

LibraryAddress
The University of Iowa Law Library220 Boyd Law Building, Iowa City, IA 52242

Iowa City Law Schools and Universities

School NameAddress
The University of Iowa College of Law130 Byington Road, Iowa City, IA 52246

Iowa City Medical Clinics

ClinicAddress
Free Medical Clinic2440 Towncrest Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
Iowa City VA Medical Center601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246
Mercy Family Medicine Iowa City269 N 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
MRE Family Care Clinic404 E. Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA 52245
UI Health Care – Urgent Care3640 Middlebury Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245
UI QuickCare – East 1632 Sycamore St, Iowa City, IA 52240
UI QuickCare – Mormon Trek767 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52246
UI QuickCare – Old Capital Town Center201 S Clinton St #168, Iowa City, IA 52240

Iowa City Personal Injury Resources

CompanyAddressIndustry
Advanced Physical Therapy and Massage359 N 1st Ave Iowa City, IA 52245Chiropractic/Physical Therapy
Black and Gold Chiropractic and Wellness401 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240Chiropractic
City Construction2346 Mormon Trek Blvd Ste #2500, Iowa City, IA 52246Construction
Complete Chiropractic474 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246Chiropractic
Hayoon Kane Law Firm136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240Attorney
Iowa City Family Chiropractic24 Sturgis Corner Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246Chiropractic
Iowa Recovery Room, LLC1509 Mall Dr #1, Iowa City, IA 52240Wellness Center
Restore Family Chiropractic521 Westbury Dr #1, Iowa City, IA 52245Chiropractic

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