As usual, it's time for the weekly ten-minute segment with Michael Brook, the head of the Bureau of Accident and Road Traffic Investigations.
Michael: Hello, Alexander. Hello, dear radio listeners. I traditionally wish everyone health and a good mood. I hope you avoid any unpleasant situations. However, if you do suffer an injury, it is a very serious matter that definitely requires a lawyer to file a lawsuit promptly and secure a significant compensation for you. I provide exactly such lawyers. If something happens, write down my phone number: 718-256-5610. Always keep it with you, any time of the day or night, any day of the week. I will connect you with a lawyer specifically for your situation.
Many people have called us today. One listener, Svetlana, called. She works as a home attendant. On Sunday, at her client's request, she drove her car to deliver some things to the client's son. Unfortunately, she got into a car accident on the way. Now, Svetlana wants to know the best steps to take and who will pay for her treatment, as she was evidently injured. Please answer her.
Michael: It all depends on how seriously Svetlana's health was affected. If she is feeling unwell and cannot work, then in addition to the main lawyer suing the driver of the car she collided with, I will also provide another lawyer. This lawyer will help her open a worker's compensation insurance, commonly known as Work Comp. This insurance will cover her treatment and any lost work time. This lawyer is entirely free and does not take a percentage but gets paid by the insurance itself. The lawyer will organize everything, instruct what forms to sign at work with the manager, and so on. However, it's not obligatory. If she doesn't want to open Work Comp and is planning to continue working peacefully as a home attendant, this is also her right, and her car insurance will cover her treatment while the lawyer sues the driver at fault and claims money from their insurance.
Let me give an example. A man who was making deliveries on weekends got into an accident and broke his leg, requiring surgery. The lawyer I provided sued the guilty party, which was a city bus with substantial city insurance. He received $500,000 for the injured, plus another lawyer who handled the Work Comp insurance opened this insurance and paid slightly less than average earnings and covered all medical expenses, including surgery. When this lawyer closed the case, he also secured a special additional amount called a lump sum, amounting to $150,000. In such severe injuries, opening Work Comp is mandatory if the person was working.
Once again, I want to remind you of my phone number: 718-256-5610. Call any time, day or night, any day of the week. If you can't find my phone number for some reason, just type "Michael Brook" into any search engine, and you will find all my contact details. Thank you. Let’s listen to Larisa. What would she like to ask?
Larisa: Michael, I was sitting in a parked car, and another car hit me from the side, paused briefly, and drove off. I managed to photograph the license plate. My question is, is a police report always necessary, and under what circumstances?
Michael: Like with the first question, it all depends on how your health was affected. Especially if you experience any neck, back, or lower back discomfort or simply unpleasant sensations after the accident, I strongly recommend filing a police report within 24 hours from the accident. If you contact 718-256-5610, I will connect you with a lawyer, and the law firm will fully assist you in doing everything necessary, including calling the police. If it turns out that the car that hit you had no insurance or the number was fake or there’s another issue, you cannot claim money without a police report. If your health wasn't harmed and you just need car repairs, a police report is not mandatory. I will give you a workshop, and they will handle the claim with the insurance company themselves. If the issue concerns health damage, then to avoid any unfavorable outcomes, it is critical to file a report.
Let me provide an example. A man contacted me, saying that while waiting at an intersection, a car hit him from behind and drove off. He managed to photograph the license plate and called my service. He complained of a severe headache from the sudden jerk, and his neck was very sore. I advised him not to move. We called an ambulance, and he was taken to the hospital where all necessary tests were done. A police officer came to the hospital and compiled a report. My lawyer found the driver's insurance from the plate number and secured $20,000 for the victim. If the guilty car had not been found or had an incorrect number, the timely police report and ambulance record would have been crucial. I've encountered many such cases where the number turned out fake, and there was no insurance for the guilty vehicle. Therefore, it is very important to file a police report or ambulance report within 24 hours of the accident.
Once more, I wish to remind you of my phone number: 718-256-5610. Write it down and always carry it with you. If, heaven forbid, something happens to any of your acquaintances, you can always help by reaching out to me, and I will immediately connect you with a lawyer. The lawyer will start advising over the phone immediately on what to do or not do. If you can't find my phone number, just search for "Michael Brook" online, and you can even send messages directly from the website. Once more, my phone number is 718-256-5610, reachable at any time of the day or night, any day of the week. I am ready to assist you with injuries or fractures.
The head of the Accident and Road Traffic Investigation Bureau, Michael Brook will direct you to experienced lawyers who will achieve maximum financial compensation for you. 718-256-5610.