The pedestrian, who went viral after she was captured after being rammed by an SUV at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig Wednesday, denied that she decided to agree to an amicable settlement with the driver.
In a statement, Nicole Mercado said that she was not aware that she was already signing a document that would free the driver from any charges.
Mercado said she would not agree to free the driver from any legal obligations after the latter disagreed to shoulder the financial burden he brought to her.
“Ibinalita na nagpa-areglo daw ako. Hindi ko naman gusto magpa-areglo talaga sadyang hindi ko na lang alam kung ano pinapasulat nila sa akin sa traffic bureau dahil wala na ako sa sarili. Hindi ko alam na kasunduang areglo na pala iyon. Sobrang unfair lang kasi ayaw mag compensate ng maayos nung driver. Ayaw bayaran ang mga araw na hindi ko maipapasok sa work,” she wrote.
According to her, there was also a chance for her not to return to BGC anymore to work because of the incident.
“Sobrang sakit pa rin sakin makita itong video. Nati-trigger ako at bumabalik sakin ‘yung traumatic na naranasan ko. Hindi ko alam kung makakaahon pa ako sa nangyaring ito,” she stated.
As of writing the Taguig City Traffic Bureau has yet to give a response to Mercado’s statement.