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VanDerGinst Law – Personal Injury Lawyers

4.5
23 reviews

2742 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317, U.S.A.

Personal Injury Law, Dog Bites / Animal Attacks, Car Accidents and 29 more

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About VanDerGinst Law – Personal Injury Lawyers

VanDerGinst Law – Personal Injury Lawyers is a law firm with an office in Des Moines, IA. At this office location, there are 2 lawyers practicing personal injury law, dog bites / animal attacks, car accidents and 29 other areas of law.

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Champion Badge Gold

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VanDerGinst Law – Personal Injury Lawyers got this award in 2021

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Quality of Service
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Responsiveness
4.4
Value for Money
4.3
Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
December 09, 2019
Hired Law Firm

Did not give a free consultation as advertised on the web site.With out a sizable case they appeared not interested for there was no bodily injuries which pay more. Evidently!?!

Automobile Accidents
Posted by Alex
April 25, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Yes so my lawyer Nick at Vandergist never called me on time, never showed a seriousness to my matters and he tried to get me the lowest amount possible, despite telling me I would get more. He told me I would not have to pay any more to a car loan because all they were going to get was what he said they would get. Then left me hanging with a bill from the car place. Vandergist will try to get you the lowest amount possible so they can get their money and be done with you. Completely unprofessional from their team!

 
Personal Injury
Posted by John
September 07, 2023
Hired Law Firm

Mr vanderganst is probably one of the most disingenuous liars I have ever met for an attorney I would never spend any money hiring him as your case attorney ever just a complete waste of time the only thing he is concerned about with your case is how he can rip you off without you finding out just a total piece of s*** liar as a matter of fact I hope I run into him sometime because I'm going to make him fully aware of my grievances personally when I see him find any attorney but this guy total scumbag thief

 
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 16
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Dog Bites / Animal Attacks
    • Car Accidents
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Slip and Fall Accidents
    • Tractor Trailer / Big Truck Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
    • Airplane Accidents
    • Boat Accidents
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Burn Injuries
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Railroad Accidents
    • Train Accidents
    • Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Drug and Medical Device Litigation 1
    • Dangerous Drugs
  • Medical Malpractice 1
    • Birth Injuries
  • Health Care 1
    • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Workers Compensation
  • Toxic Torts 1
    • Asbestos/Mesothelioma
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Accidents
  • Alcoholic Beverages 1
    • Dram Shop Liability
  • Environmental Law 1
    • Environmental Pollutants
  • Premises Liability 1
    • Negligent Security
  • Products Liability 1
    • Product Liability
  • Other 4
    • Defective Medical Devices
    • Cruise Ship and Resort Accidents
    • Hazardous Products
    • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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VanDerGinst Law – Personal Injury Lawyers

4.5
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2742 Hubbell Ave.Des Moines, IA 50317U.S.A.

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