Can a Personal Injury Case Ever Be Reopened?
One of the most frequently asked questions from injured plaintiffs is, “Can I reopen my case?” The answer is generally no, you can’t reopen a case for the same injury. Even with help from a lawyer, you cannot reopen a closed personal injury case except in very rare circumstances. If you discover that your injury will need further treatments or surgeries that you did not account for in your first settlement, you will typically have to pay for the additional costs yourself, as seeking further compensation is generally not possible. This is why it…