When you or a loved one is injured, it’s hard to know where to turn. You need a dependable and experienced Cicero personal injury lawyer to get you the compensation you deserve. VanDerGinst Law is here to help.
We know how devastating serious injuries can be. You might be suffering pain and incurring costly medical bills. Your injuries might prevent you from working. The last thing you need is to hassle with medical providers and the insurance industry.
Let us handle the stress so you can concentrate on getting better!
We can open most files over on the phone or online, and we even offer video conferencing to suit your needs. Or, if you prefer, we can come to you!
We are available 24/7 every day of the year! Simply click here or call 800-797-5391
Once we open your file, we thoroughly investigate your case to get the maximum compensation you deserve.
Many law firms require injury clients to gather medical records and other evidence. At VanDerGinst Law, our Cicero Personal Injury Lawyers do everything necessary to work your file.
We obtain the records from medical providers.
We coordinate health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, medical payment insurance, and any other benefits that may apply to your case.
We handle the negotiations with the opposing party.
Even more, we position your case for the best possible settlement. If the opponent’s settlement offer isn’t reasonable, our highly experienced Cicero personal injury lawyers are prepared to fight in court. We work hard to get you the best result.
At VanDerGinst Law, if we don’t get you money for your injuries, there is NO ATTORNEY FEE. This is called operating on a contingency basis – and it means that we do not get paid unless and until you do.
If we DO secure a settlement for you, our fee is a percentage of the amount recovered. It depends on the type of case we handle and whether the case must be litigated, but it is always reasonable.
Even though other personal injury attorneys say they work on contingency, they may also require a retainer fee for costs such as filing fees or postage. That can add up to hundreds, even thousands, of dollars.
At VanDerGinst Law, we don’t charge a retainer fee on injury cases. We front all costs necessary to pursue your claim.
At VanDerGinst Law, we know injury law. Our attorneys 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 Cicero-area injury claims and lawsuits. We will fight hard to get you the money you deserve!
We have made record recoveries in numerous counties across Illinois for a variety of injury cases. We have been recognized by peers, clients, and other professionals as among the best in the country in personal injury law.
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With national resources and local connections, our Cicero personal injury lawyers can get you the maximum compensation for your personal injury claim.
We Also Have the Inside Track into The Insurance Industry. At VanDerGinst Law, we DO NOT represent insurance companies, so we never have a conflict of interest in representing our injury clients. We DO employ former insurance adjusters and insurance defense attorneys who know the tricks of the trade. We use that knowledge to get the best compensation 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 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 lawyers cannot handle an occasional injury claim. But consider this: if you needed brain surgery, would you see your family doctor? No.
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.
Anyone can make that kind of statement. But can they prove it? We can. We make sure you know exactly what’s going on with your case.
But don’t take our word for it. Click here to see testimonials from some of our clients.
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.
A suburb of Chicago, Cicero is known as one of the oldest and largest municipalities in the state of Illinois.
Cicero grew rapidly in the late 1800s but fell victim to the expanding political power of the city of Chicago, which annexed more than half of the original town by 1889. Its claim to fame is as the birthplace of Pulitzer and Nobel prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway.
Today, Cicero is home to about 80,000 residents. The city has made a concerted effort to improve the safety of the town, which paid off recently when Cicero was named to SafeHome’s list of safest cities in Illinois. But even Cicero is not immune to accidents and injuries.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were 312,988 crashes involving motor vehicles in 2019 in Illinois, with 20% of those crashes leading to injuries.
In addition to car crashes, over 104,000 nonfatal workplace injuries were reported in Illinois in the same year. Illinoisans are also injured from construction accidents, medical malpractice incidents, slip and fall accidents, and faulty products.
If you live in Cicero and were injured on the job or due to someone’s negligence, you deserve compensation for your injuries.
VanDerGinst Law can help!
If you are safely able to do so, you should gather witness information and photos and/or video of the accident site. If necessary, contact the police or other emergency personnel to get the necessary medical attention to address any acute injury.
Do NOT sign anything for the other party’s insurance representatives. Do NOT give the other party’s insurance representatives a recorded statement.
If you were injured in an accident or due to negligence, seeking legal representation makes sense for several reasons.
First and foremost, the right lawyer can make a difference in the amount of compensation you will recover from your claim. Insurance carriers and other big business defendants have lawyers looking out for their interests. In fact, insurance adjusters will try to get you to settle for as little as possible. The experienced attorneys at VanDerGinst Law can exert the necessary leverage to get you the compensation to which you are entitled.
Second, if you’ve been injured, you need rest and recuperation – not additional stress. VanDerGinst Law will handle the details. We collect the necessary documentation to pursue your case. We conduct the investigation. We deal with the insurance representatives and medical providers, and we coordinate benefits. And we negotiate to get you the best resolution possible.
Third, there is no financial risk in contacting VanDerGinst Law. If we do not win your injury case and get you compensation, you will not owe us anything!
If you were injured at work or due to negligence and required medical treatment for those injuries, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. 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.
Why? If you wait, it may be too late. Important documentation could be lost. Witnesses’ memories might not be as reliable. And you might lose your leverage with the insurance companies.
There are just too many things that can go wrong if you do not get a personal injury lawyer on your side as soon as possible after your injury.
Contrary to common misconceptions, most personal injury claims can be resolved without having to 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 proven our dedication to our clients – and insurance companies know that. They know we will file lawsuits, if necessary, to get the best results.
Even if it’s necessary to file a lawsuit for your injury case, that does not mean it will proceed all the way to a trial.
On average, about 95% of all injury cases are settled before going to trial. During trial preparations, each side becomes more familiar with the case’s strengths and weaknesses – and this often results in a settlement.
At VanDerGinst Law, we prepare all cases as if they will go to trial. That way we can position your case to get the best possible settlement.
There are many elements that 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 you successfully show liability in your personal injury case, any of the following may apply for damages:
“Pain and suffering” is the physical pain and mental suffering that results from someone’s accident and injuries. The term encompasses not just pain and discomfort, but also the detrimental effects the injured person is likely to suffer, now and in the future.
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. We do not get paid unless and until you do.
Additionally, even though other personal injury attorneys say they charge a contingent fee, they may also charge a retainer fee for costs like filing fees, expert fees, court reporter fees, etc. That can often be hundreds, even thousands, of dollars.
At VanDerGinst Law, there is NO RETAINER FEE on injury cases. We forward all costs necessary to pursue your claim.
The amount of time in which a person must file a lawsuit is known as the statute of limitations.
In Illinois, that time is generally two years from the date of the injury, and there are very limited exceptions which may extend that time. Some situations might require notices to be sent or lawsuits to be filed earlier than that two-year period.
If you neglect to file a lawsuit within the applicable time, you are forever barred from doing so. Therefore, you should get VanDerGinst Law on your side as soon as possible.
Illinois recognizes something known as “Modified Comparative Fault”. Under the Modified Comparative Fault System, each party is responsible for damages in proportion to their own percentage of fault pro-rata, unless the plaintiff’s negligence reaches 51%. If you are 51% or more to blame, then you are not entitled to compensation.
If you are partly at fault, your compensation will be reduced by the proportionate percentage of fault. For example, 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.
The responsible party is required to pay the costs for all bills for reasonable and necessary treatment. That includes medical bills, chiropractic bills, dental bills, physical therapy bills and any other similar costs.
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.
Cicero Car Accidents: Even minor accidents can cause severe injuries. Our Cicero personal injury lawyers can help you get the best compensation for your car accident-related injuries.
Cicero Truck Accidents: Commercial trucks (also known as semis, tractor-trailers, or big rigs) can cause devastating injuries when they’re involved in an accident. The rules that apply to truckers and trucking companies are different than conventional motor vehicle accidents and require skilled and knowledgeable attorneys to litigate these cases. If you have been in a commercial trucking accident, VanDerGinst Law’s injury attorneys have the experience to handle the complexities of your case.
Cicero Traumatic Brain Injury: Some accidents may seem minor but can result in severe brain injuries. Traumatic brain injury symptoms may include headaches, memory loss, agitation, slurring, loss of consciousness, and others. VanDerGinst Law can help if you or a loved on suffered from a traumatic brain injury.
Cicero Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries or even death. VanDerGinst Law has helped bikers and their families recover compensation when serious motorcycle accidents occur.
Cicero 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 time – and get the financial recovery necessary to assist in easing some of the burden from a loved one’s wrongful death.
Cicero Bus Accidents: Bus accidents may involve municipalities who can rely on governmental immunities to avoid liability. Whether you were hit by a bus or were injured as a passenger, you should have an experienced personal injury attorney fighting for you.
Cicero Pedestrian Accidents: If you or a loved one is struck as a pedestrian by a vehicle, the injuries can be severe. Our Cicero injury lawyers can help.
Cicero Premises Liability: Premises liability includes any number of accident- or injury-causing incidents that occur on commercial or residential property.
Cicero Dog Bites: At VanDerGinst Law, we love dogs. But if a dog attacks, serious injuries can and do occur. Often, compensation is necessary to address medical bills and even plastic surgery to repair the damage. VanDerGinst Law can help you recover compensation for your dog bite injuries.
Cicero 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.
Cicero Spinal Cord Injury: Spinal cord injuries can result from many different types of accidents. If you or a loved one has suffered this type of injury, contact VanDerGinst Law right away. Our injury lawyers will fight hard to get the compensation necessary to help you return to as normal a life as possible after such devastation.
Cicero 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.
Cicero Slip and Fall Accidents: Serious injuries can result from slip and fall accidents. VanDerGinst Law will fight to get the compensation you deserve if you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident.
Cicero 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. Our attorneys can help you get proper compensation and explore other possible sources of compensation, if necessary.
Cicero Construction Accidents: Unfortunately, construction accidents are a frequent occurrence and can lead to serious injuries. If you were in a construction accident, an experienced Cicero personal injury lawyer can help you get compensation for your injuries.
Cicero Insurance Claims: Insurance claims can be made in relation to injuries from accidents. But they can also be related to rights you may have under other insurance policies, such as Commercial, Homeowner’s, Health, Liability, and more.
Cicero Business Interruption Insurance Claims: Small businesses may be forced to close or restrict their operations when catastrophes occur. Business interruption coverages may apply even when the insurance carrier says it does not.
Cicero Medical Malpractice: When a medical practitioner fails to uphold their duty to deliver a reasonable standard of care, you or a loved one might suffer as a result. VanDerGinst Law can help hold your medical provider accountable if you’ve been injured due to their negligence.
Cicero Nursing Home Negligence: When a loved one has been neglected in a nursing home, a Cicero personal injury lawyer can assist in securing compensation.
Cicero Nursing Home Abuse: If a loved one has been abused in a nursing home, a Cicero personal injury lawyer can assist in getting justice.
The personal injury claims process can be frustrating and overwhelming.
Let the injury attorneys at VanDerGinst Law 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.
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death Claims
Animal Attacks/Dog Bites
Car Accidents
Commercial Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents
Premises Liability Accidents
Construction Accidents
Worker's Compensation Claims
Product Liability/Dangerous Products
Nursing Home Negligence/Abuse
Medical Malpractice
Class Actions/Mass Tort Claims
Other Injury Claims
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Swimming Pool Injuries
Fractures
Soft Tissue Injuries/Whiplash
Chest Injuries
Shoulder Injuries
Knee Injuries
Hip and Pelvis Injuries
Burn Injuries
Amputation
Crush Injuries
Degloving Injuries
| Company | Address | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| La Clinica | 5832 Cermak Rd, Cicero, IL 60804 | Physical Therapy and Injury Treatment Services |
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