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Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Lawyers

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

Top Four Things That Should Matter to You Most When Selecting a Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Attorney

  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 Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Lawyers Make the Process Simple and Convenient

We know how distressing 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, challenging 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.  Our main Cedar Rapids office is right across from Mercy Medical Center.  But, if you prefer, we can come to you. 

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 800-797-5297

We do whatever is reasonably necessary to open your file as swiftly and effortlessly as possible.  Once we open your file, we take instant 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 Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Lawyers do all the work necessary to specify 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids 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 fail in getting you money for your injuries, there is NO ATTORNEY FEE. You will NEVER be out of pocket a penny. 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids personal injury lawyers can get you the maximum compensation for your personal injury claim.

Our Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Lawyers Also Have the Inside Track into The Insurance Industry.  We do not, and never will, represent insurance companies, thus always ensuring 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 dentist. 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 expertly handle ANY injury case that comes our way.

4. The Cedar Rapids 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)

Cedar Rapids Injury Lawyers

The second-largest city in Iowa, Cedar Rapids lies on both banks of the Cedar River and is the seat of Linn County. Cedar Rapids is known as an arts and cultural hub with live music, great theater and museums. It’s also home to sports teams that include hockey and baseball. But even with its Midwestern values and focus on safety, Cedar Rapids 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!

Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Lawyers

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 collect 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 a Cedar Rapids 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 importantly, the right lawyer can make a huge 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 willingly 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 exercised 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 mountains 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 Cedar Rapids 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 attention 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 higher 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 wrong 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 best results for clients.  At VanDerGinst Law we have a long history of proving our dedication 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 factors which impact a personal injury case value. Such factors 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 Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

At VanDerGinst Law we handle personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis.  That means that if we fail in getting 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 Cedar Rapids 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 fail to file a lawsuit within the applicable time, you are forever barred 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 obligated 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 plentiful assets available outside of insurance. 

TYPES OF CEDAR RAPIDS PERSONAL INJURY CASES WE HANDLE

Cedar Rapids Car Accidents: see what our Cedar Rapids personal injury lawyers can do to get you the best compensation for your car accident-related injuries. Even minor accidents can cause serious injuries.

Cedar Rapids 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 typical 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 Cedar Rapids personal injury lawyers have those credentials.

Cedar Rapids 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.

Cedar Rapids Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries or even death.  Bikers are very exposed on our roadways.  Our Cedar Rapids injury lawyers help bikers and their families when serious motorcycle accidents occur.

Cedar Rapids 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.

Cedar Rapids 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!

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

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

Cedar Rapids Dog Bites: Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids injury attorneys can help.

Cedar Rapids 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.

Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids injury lawyers will fight hard to get the compensation necessary to help you return to as normal a life as possible after such devastation.

Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids injury lawyers can help. 

Cedar Rapids 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.

Cedar Rapids 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.

Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids personal injury lawyer.

Cedar Rapids 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.

Cedar Rapids 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.

Cedar Rapids 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 dire.

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

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

Contact a Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Lawyer Today.

We know that the personal injury claims process can be frustrating and overwhelming.
Let the Cedar Rapids injury attorneys at VanDerGinst Law help fight your battles while you focus on recovery.

Reach out to our firm by calling (800) 797-5297, or contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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

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Cedar Rapids Courts

CourtAddress
Linn County District Court51 3rd Ave Bridge, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa111 7th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Linn County Criminal Division51 3rd Ave Bridge, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Linn County Juvenile Division211 8th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Linn County Civil Division935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Cedar Rapids Emergency Rooms

Emergency RoomAddress
Mercy Medical Center Emergency Room701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital Emergency Room1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Cedar Rapids Hospitals

HospitalAddress
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Physician’s Clinic of Iowa – Medical Pavilion 1202 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Physician’s Clinic of Iowa – Medical Pavilion 2275 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Cedar Rapids Law Libraries

LibraryAddress
U.S. Courts Library for the 8th Circuit111 7th Ave SE, Box 9, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Cedar Rapids Medical Clinics

ClinicAddress
Cedar Rapids VA Clinic3500 Dalton Way SW Ste. 400, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Community Health Free Clinic947 14th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Eastern Iowa Health Center Family Medicine1201 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
His Hands Free Clinic1245 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Mercy Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic901 8th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
MercyCare Alberts/Cahalan600 7th St SE #101, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
MercyCare Edgewood2815 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
MercyCare North Urgent Care5264 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
MercyCare Vernon Village3933 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Walk-in Care275 10th St SE Suite 1120, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Bowman Woods6911 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Medical District830 4th Ave SE Ste. 1, Cedar Rapids, IA 5240
UnityPoint Clinic Multi-Specialty – Cedar Rapids855 A Ave NE Ste. 400, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care – Westside 2375 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Resources

CompanyAddressIndustry
ActiveLife Chiropractic329 10th Ave SE #122, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401Chiropractic
Advantage Chiropractic5945 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Chiropractic
All Tune and Lube Total Car Care941 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402General Auto
Backhaus Family Chiropractic2323 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403Chiropractic
Bowers Chiropractic1001 Ogden Ave STE 101, Downers Grove, IL 60515Chiropractic
Coberly Chiropractic4330 Czech Ln NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Chiropractic
Havertape Chiropractic410 Ashton Pl NE # B, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Chiropractic
Jenkins Chiropractic1520 Midland Ct NE #100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Chiropractic
Powell Chiropractic Clinic1310 Tower Ln NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Chiropractic
Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine6005 Rockwell Dr NE Ste b, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Medical Doctor
Rina Jensen - Resiliency CoachN/ABusiness Resiliency Coach
Spinal Corrective Center PC3800 River Ridge Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Chiropractic
Table for One Spa2857 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403Massage Therapy
Zmoos Chiropractic Center4045 River Ridge Dr NE #7544, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Chiropractic

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