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Iowa Car Accident Lawyer

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For most people, driving is second nature and something that they do on a daily basis.

After making thousands of safe trips, it’s no wonder that an accident can be so shocking – it’s often the last thing that a driver expects.

A car accident can happen in the blink of an eye, leaving motor vehicle occupants with serious injuries and life-changing harm.

Our attorneys understand how troubling and terrifying a car accident may be and are available to offer you the support and guidance that you need.

Injuries and Damages in a Car Accident

Car accident attorney in Iowa

The average motor vehicle weighs at least 4,000 pounds. When traveling at speed, this means monumental amounts of force in a collision, which can leave vehicles totaled and occupants with tragic injuries.

Some of the most common damages that occupants suffer in a motor vehicle accident include:

  • Injuries – Injuries can vary based on type and severity, but some of the most serious injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and internal injuries.
  • Medical expenses – Treating injuries that result from a car accident can be expensive, totaling tens of thousands of dollars in the present and future costs.
  • Lost wages – When an injury is serious, a victim will likely be unable to return to work, perhaps indefinitely. The lost wages can create a financial burden on an individual or family that’s already suffering losses.
  • Pain and suffering – There is no doubt that serious injuries can be painful; sometimes, the physical pain and suffering, as well as emotional anguish, last for weeks, months, or even years.

Of course, in addition to the above, the injured party will also likely incur property damage expenses in the form of vehicle repairs or replacement costs.

Iowa Tort System for Car Insurance Claims

If you have been injured in a car accident, it’s important that you understand your options for recovering compensation. Our lawyers will explain.

Iowa is a traditional “fault” or “tort” insurance state, which means that the state expects drivers who cause accidents to pay for them.

As such, if you are in a car accident, you will need to establish the fault of the responsible driver in order to recover damages.

Our lawyers can help by gathering evidence, talking to eyewitnesses, analyzing vehicle data, and even hiring experts to build your case.

Act Quickly After Your Accident

If you have been in a car accident, it’s important that you act quickly. You must report the accident to the police, seek medical care, and notify your insurance adjuster of the crash immediately.

You should also hire a qualified attorney as soon as possible.

If you wait longer than two years to bring forth your claim, you will be in violation of the state’s statute of limitations, which will serve as a bar to recovery.

Call Our Car Accident Lawyers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Today

After being seriously injured in an auto accident, it may feel as though your world is ending.

When you work with our personal injury lawyers at the office of VanDerGinst Law, you’ll immediately retain an advocate who wants what’s best for you.

Call our lawyers today at 800-797-5391 to learn more about how we can help you to recover the damages to which you’re entitled, and to schedule your free case consultation.

“Dennis is a great attorney and his firm is top notch…

I highly recommend them if you have an accident case. – Past client Read and watch more client testimonials…

The information contained on this website is presented by VanDerGinst Law P.C. It is not intended nor should it be construed as professional legal advice. The information is general in nature about the Firm, the scope of services we offer, and our community outreach, it is not legal advice. Please contact us by phone, email, mail, or via this website for inquiries. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please contact a personal injury attorney for a consultation regarding your situation. This website is not intended to solicit clients outside the State of Iowa and/or the State of Illinois.

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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)

Our personal injury attorneys can assist you with just about every type of injury related claim, including but not limited to car accidents,  truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, worker’s compensation, slip and fall accidents, dog attacks, injuries caused by dangerous or faulty products, medical negligence, boating accidents, plane accidents, railway accidents, construction accidents, wrongful death,  and just about any other accident caused by negligence or the wrongdoing of another.

With over thirty years of experience and having represented over 50,000 injured clients, VanDerGinst Law understands what you are going through. We can relieve your worries and stress and get you the compensation you deserve.

Don’t delay, contact us today. Click here or call 800-797-5391 for a FREE, no obligation consultation.

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 over 50,000 injury victims over the years. But we also know the judges, lawyers, medical providers, and insurance adjusters who are involved in injury claims and lawsuits!

We have made record recoveries 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.

We recover millions of dollars for injury victims each year.  We will fight hard to get you the money you deserve!

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

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

Our 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 lawyers 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 law firm that focuses on injury law, rather than a lawyer who occasionally “dabbles”.  The practice of law is a lot 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 lawyers cannot handle an occasional injury claim. But, if you needed brain surgery you would see a brain surgeon, not the family doctor, nor a gynecologist. By the same token, you can feel completely confident that you will be in good hands with the personal injury lawyers of VanDerGinst Law.

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

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 lawyers 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.

We know how devastating serious injuries can be.  You may be suffering pain and incurring medical bills.  You may not be able to work due to your injuries.  The personal injury claims process can be agonizing, confusing and frustrating. The last thing you need is to hassle with medical providers, insurance carriers and adjusters.

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

We make opening a personal injury case as quick and convenient as possible.  You can visit one of our convenient office locations, or if you prefer, we can come to you.

We can also open most files right 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 quickly and easily as possible.  Once we open your file, we take immediate action to investigate and position your case to get the maximum compensation you deserve.

Many law firms require injury clients to track down medical and other documents.  At VanDerGinst Law our Personal Injury Lawyers and professional staff do all the work necessary to document your injuries.  We obtain all the records from medical providers.  We coordinate 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 reasonable settlement, our highly experienced personal injury attorneys are prepared to do battle in court, where we will fight hard to get you the best result.