As usual, it's time for our weekly ten-minute session with Michael Brook, the head of the Bureau of Accident Investigation and Road Traffic Incidents.
Michael: Hello, Alexander. Hello, dear listeners. I wish you all health and hope you avoid any troubles. But if, God forbid, you do have an accident, such as tripping over something in a public place, whether it’s a public building or on the street, it doesn't matter. Or if you had an accident while driving or as a passenger, and now have back, neck, lower back, or head pain, in all these situations, it's best to consult an attorney as soon as possible. You can call me at 718-256-5610 any time of day or night, any day of the week. I'll connect you immediately with an attorney who will consult with you for free. Save my number in your mobile and always carry it with you. If you can't find it, you can visit my website at michaelbrook.com, where you’ll find all my contact information. I also recommend saving my site as an icon on your phone to always have everything at hand.
Michael: Some listeners have asked, 'If someone has fallen in a restaurant and alcohol is found in their blood, can they still start a case? What if the injury is serious, such as a broken bone?' Please respond.
Michael: Any injury, especially a serious one such as a fracture, warrants consulting an attorney regardless of how it happened. In most cases, if there is an injury, there is a reason for it, and it often makes sense to start a case. I had a case where a man fell and broke his arm at a friend's wedding in a restaurant. Though alcohol was detected in his blood at the hospital, it was the defect on the floor that caused him to trip and fall, not the alcohol. The defect was so obvious that it didn’t matter whether he had been drinking or not. The restaurant's insurance company ended up paying him $70,000 within a year. So, if something similar happens, contact me as quickly as possible at 718-256-5610.
Galina: Michael, I tripped over a pavement slab lifted by tree roots while walking with my child, and my hand is now swollen. Can I be provided with an attorney?
Michael: Usually, yes. If the defect has existed for a long time, the adjacent property owner, or the city, if it’s public property, might be responsible. I once had a similar case, and the attorney I recommended won $150,000 for the injured woman. So, if you encounter something like this, call me quickly at 718-256-5610.
Vitaly: After a car accident, I was hit from behind before I could exit my vehicle. How does insurance deal with such cases?
Michael: In these situations, the first thing I ask is how you feel. If you've sustained any injuries, I will connect you with an attorney to prove your innocence and argue against the insurance claims. Insurance companies often blame other factors like exceeding speed limits or incorrect intersection maneuvers. One similar case I handled involved three cars, leading to significant compensation for the victim. Call me at 718-256-5610 if something like this occurs.
Again, save my number, 718-256-5610, in your mobile for any injury or accident. I, Michael Brook, head of the Bureau of Accident Investigation and Road Traffic Incidents, will connect you with skilled attorneys to get you the maximum compensation.