Car Accidents

Des Moines car accident attorneys are already aware that you'll likely be involved in a crash of some fashion in your lifetime. VanDerGinst Law, P.C. has compiled a list of steps you should follow if you ever find yourself caught in any of these types of situations.

Identify your own status and make sure you are not injured
Check the status of your passengers
Turn on your hazards
Check to see if anyone else is hurt in the other vehicles
Do not move anyone unless there is immediate danger
Call the police every time and the paramedics if necessary
Let a witness call if present
Leave all the cars in the original positions if it is safe to do so
Take pictures of the scene if you have a camera handy
Provide accurate information if you talk to anyone, anything spoke may be admissible later
Identify all the other drivers and exchange all of the appropriate information you can think of: names, addresses, phone numbers, plate numbers, insurance carriers, and insurance policy numbers
Ask the police when the motor vehicle report will be available and follow up accordingly
Seek medical treatment immediately if you feel injured in any possible way
Contact a Des Moines car accident attorney like VanDerGinst Law, P.C. for representation in this matter

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, illness or death, that seems to have been someone else's fault, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.

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Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:46:24 GMT

Two in Custody For Fatal Stevenson Crash

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... that killed one man and closed all southbound lanes of traffic for nearly six hours, state police said. The accident happened about 3:50 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the Stevenson (I-55) at Franklin Street, near I-90 on the Near South Side, a ...

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Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:03:36 GMT

2 Hurt in Scaffolding Accident on South Side

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Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:52:47 GMT

Teen Girl Dies After Being Pinned Under Car

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... gang fight. An autopsy is scheduled for later Sunday, according to the medical examiner's office. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating the incident as a traffic accident and a teenage girl is being questioned. Show Comments ...

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Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:13:21 GMT

Man Killed In South Side Hit-And-Run

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... the side panels -- continued northbound after the crash, according to a community alert issued by the police Major Accident Investigation Unit. The driver is described only as a 20- to 26-year-old black man, police said. Anyone with information ...

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Sat, 29 May 2010 18:02:09 GMT

Waukegan Mom Charged With DUI After Accident

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... with felony aggravated DUI and DUI. She was also cited for a child restraint violation, leaving the scene of an accident, driving on a suspended license, driving without insurance or wearing a seat belt, according to a release from police News ...

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Sun, 09 May 2010 22:53:00 GMT

Southwest Side Man Charged In Fatal Crash

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... driving under the influence of alcohol, operating a vehicle without insurance, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, reckless driving, not using due care for a pedestrian in the roadway and driving without a valid license, according to the ...

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