Asked by the Customer on 01-10-2014 22:48:05
Question posted in the General Law category relating to Gauteng
Question posted in the General Law category relating to Gauteng
Hello,
I was involved in hit and run road accident in 2009, and I got lawyers to represent me and I signed an agreement of a 25% on the capital of the settlement and 14% Vat .
I was sent to specialist for further examination in 2012 and since I was pregnant at the time some of the test could not be tested, and the lawyers adviced me they will continue with the claim for loss of future income, and after I have the baby I can go for further doctor examination for damages.
RAF made a settlement on the 14 february for Loss of income and future income, and I agreed on the settlement and I signed an offer of settlement. I went for further test in 2014 for doctor examination for damages, and I had a court date on the 25th july, however I was notified by my lawyers office that I did not need to attend the court date, and I did not. My lawyer calls me to let me know the settlement that RAF has made and I accepted on the phone, however some one from her office also calls me to tell me that there was a mix up RAF will deduct 20% as my part of the negligent but my lawyer will call me to further discuss, I have not heard from the lawyer, whenever I call the office someone tells me that she is busy and will call me, she has not called me.
I am now left with the question on how to find out the exact amount that was settled upon, and if I am I going to be charged the same rates as I was charged when the loss of future income was settled because nobody is talking to me.
Please how can you advice me, the steps I should take to clarify this matter.
Thank you in advance for your assistance
I was involved in hit and run road accident in 2009, and I got lawyers to represent me and I signed an agreement of a 25% on the capital of the settlement and 14% Vat .
I was sent to specialist for further examination in 2012 and since I was pregnant at the time some of the test could not be tested, and the lawyers adviced me they will continue with the claim for loss of future income, and after I have the baby I can go for further doctor examination for damages.
RAF made a settlement on the 14 february for Loss of income and future income, and I agreed on the settlement and I signed an offer of settlement. I went for further test in 2014 for doctor examination for damages, and I had a court date on the 25th july, however I was notified by my lawyers office that I did not need to attend the court date, and I did not. My lawyer calls me to let me know the settlement that RAF has made and I accepted on the phone, however some one from her office also calls me to tell me that there was a mix up RAF will deduct 20% as my part of the negligent but my lawyer will call me to further discuss, I have not heard from the lawyer, whenever I call the office someone tells me that she is busy and will call me, she has not called me.
I am now left with the question on how to find out the exact amount that was settled upon, and if I am I going to be charged the same rates as I was charged when the loss of future income was settled because nobody is talking to me.
Please how can you advice me, the steps I should take to clarify this matter.
Thank you in advance for your assistance
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