As usual, it's time for our weekly ten-minute chat with Michael Brook, the head of the Bureau of Investigation of Accidents and Road Traffic Incidents.
Michael: Hello.
Alexander: Hello, dear listeners. As always, I wish you good health and hope you avoid any unfortunate incidents. But if any of your friends, acquaintances, loved ones, or colleagues happen to get involved in an accident—be it a car crash, a fall, or a stumble—the simplest thing to do is dial my phone number: 718-256-5610, anytime day or night. Alternatively, you can visit my website, michaelbrook.com, where you’ll find all my contact information. I recommend saving my website's icon on your phone so it's always at hand. So, remember, 718-256-5610.
Michael: As usual, I'm not here yet, but questions have already come in. Here's one from a listener who works as a school bus driver and recently got into an accident. From his description, he seems at least partially at fault for driving through a stop sign, and another car hit his bus. He's wondering if you can help him in such a situation. Can you answer that, please?
Michael: Well, first of all, if he was at work, he's entitled to a special lawyer who handles worker's compensation insurance. This insurance will cover his medical expenses and lost work time, and this lawyer is completely free for him. The lawyer doesn’t take a percentage regardless of who's at fault. I'll definitely provide him with such a lawyer and also a doctor who specializes in treatment under this special insurance. Not all doctors accept it, which is crucial for him if his health has suffered due to this accident and he is going to miss several workdays. If he's out of work for an extended period, say six months, he will also receive an additional benefit, regardless of fault. Additionally, there's a share of the blame on the hitting vehicle—at least 30%. More, if it can be proven that the hitting car was speeding, maybe even 50%. I've seen such cases before.
For example, a person approached me who also drove through a stop sign and was hit by another car at such speed that the impact caused their vehicle to flip. I provided a lawyer, and he was able to prove that the car that hit my client was partially on the wrong side of the road at the moment of impact, shifting full blame to the other driver. Always, a 100% stop sign fault isn't guaranteed—each case requires individual consideration. I’ll also offer him a second lawyer to argue his innocence and seek compensation from the other driver’s insurance.
If something similar happens, call us as soon as possible at 718-256-5610.
Thank you for the answer; I'm sure it will help our listener. Now let's hear from Peter, who has been waiting patiently.
Peter: We were strolling with my wife by the promenade, and she tripped and fell, suffering serious injuries to her face. I tried contacting a lawyer, but he said we couldn't sue. What can you say about that?
Michael: You’re lucky to have contacted my service because I work with lawyers who take on almost every case with severe injuries, like your wife's. It's indeed challenging to prove the city's knowledge of existing defects, which is mandatory in such cases. Yet, I work with lawyers adept at proving these complex cases by reviewing the history of falls and finding prior complaints. Recently, one of my clients who broke his hip received $200,000. So, if something occurs, call me immediately at 718-256-5610.
Peter: Thank you. This information is helpful. Next, we have Larisa on the line.
Larisa: We had a somewhat unusual accident. We were driving in the left lane, and when a police car approached from behind, we moved to the right to yield. A car behind us decided not to let us pass and collided with us. Are we at fault in such an accident, or can we hold the other driver accountable?
Michael: It sounds like you acted correctly by yielding to the police car, and the other driver had an obligation to respect that maneuver. If the driver didn’t allow you to merge, then they are significantly at fault. Our lawyer can almost certainly prove the fault of the other car, especially if your health was compromised. If injuries like neck or back pain began, I'll assign a lawyer right away to verify your health and prove your innocence. Any serious problems identified, and legal action is initiated.
In a similar incident involving a police car, a client of mine ended with the other car crashing into him unexpectedly. Eventually, the police report noted that the rear driver failed to maintain distance, and we secured full compensation, $100,000, for my client who had serious spinal injuries. Therefore, in the unforeseen event of such occurrences, call me directly at 718-256-5610.
In case of accidents, injuries, or fractures, Michael Brook, the Director of the Bureau of Accident and Road Traffic Incidents, will help you get in touch with experienced lawyers to ensure maximum financial compensation at 718-256-5610, any time, any day.