Q. my lawyer does not give me the compensation money .
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조회3,032작성일10/1/2017 7:08:59 PM
my lawyer ( personal injury) did not give me the compensation money although the settlement was done between my lawyer and the other part's lawyer 3 and half months ago.
is it usual case? Does it take so long time even after the settlement was finished?
If the case is settled as you indicated, the parties must have a settlement agreement in writing that requires your signature. The settlement agreement should have spelled out the content of terms and conditions including the amount of settlement.
You should request a copy of settlement agreement if you have not done. If the attorney tells you that he does not have a settlement agreement, ask him when you can expect to receive the settlement agreement to sign the settlement agreement.
변호사로부터 settlement에 본인 portion을 받지 못한 상태에서, 변호사가 폐업한 운이 없는 경우도 있었습니다. 몇 년이 걸려 정말 하늘이 도와 잠적한 변호사를 찾았지요. 병원 측에 변호사가 합의금의 일부를 주지않고 사라져서 병원비를 못내고 있는 사정을 이야기 했더니, 병원에서 변호사를 고소하여 병원비를 받았더군요. 본인 돈은 꼭 본인이 끝까지 챙기세요.