After going through the personal injury claims process, you probably thought the worst was behind you. That you could finally move on with the rest of your life.
Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and you may find yourself wondering whether it is possible to reopen your closed personal injury lawsuit in California. Continue reading to learn more about whether reopening a closed personal injury claim is possible and when it may be appropriate to do so.
Can You Reopen Your Closed Personal Injury Claim?
In most cases, you cannot reopen a personal injury claim once a settlement has been reached and you have signed your release of claim. If you regret entering into an existing agreement, you will unfortunately, not have the right to reopen your case. However, there are some circumstances in which it is possible to reopen your personal injury claim after a settlement has been reached.
When to Reopen a California Personal Injury Lawsuit
The only times a personal injury lawsuit in California can be reopened is if there was a mistake in your paperwork or either party has not upheld their responsibilities under the agreement.
A clerical error, for example could mean the case needs to be reopened and the appropriate changes made. Or, if the liable party was supposed to provide you with your settlement within ten days but has failed to do so, reopening your case may become necessary. Your California personal injury lawyer can provide you with more information in regards to your case.
Meet with a California Personal Injury Lawyer
To learn more about whether reopening your closed personal injury claim is an option, reach out to a respected California personal injury lawyer at Dickson Kohan & Bablove, LLP. You can visit our website or give our office a call at 1-844-404-2400 when you are ready to schedule a free claim review.
