As usual, it's time for our weekly ten-minute session with Michael Brook, head of the Bureau of Accident and Traffic Incident Investigation.
Michael: Hello, dear listeners. I wish everyone to be careful and avoid troubles. But if, God forbid, something happens, just have my phone number — 718 256 56 10. Save it in your mobile under the name Michael Brook and always keep it with you.
Semyon: I have a daughter and a grandson who were in an accident. A lawyer took my daughter's case but refused my grandson's. You helped find lawyers for both. Why is the child's case so complicated?
Michael: Thank you for your trust. In cases involving injuries to children under 18, a special court procedure is required. My lawyers handle this well and accept a lower fee. For example, I provided a lawyer for a family, and he secured $20,000 for the parents and $25,000 for the girl.
Peter: I work in set installation, and a defective board hit me. What insurance covers this?
Michael: If you work officially, you are entitled to Workers' Compensation insurance. I'll provide a lawyer who will arrange payments and compensation. If the boards were defective, another lawyer will sue the company that provided them.
Margarita: My husband was hit by a car and can't work. Will the at-fault party's insurance cover our issues?
Michael: I'll provide a lawyer who will sue the at-fault party and arrange No-Fault medical insurance. It will cover treatment and pay up to $2,000 a month for missed work. Example: a woman received $250,000 from the at-fault insurance and $750,000 from personal insurance.
Save my phone number — 718 256 56 10. If you don't have it handy, search "Michael Brook" online. All my contact details are there.