A personal injury claim can be reopened. But, only if certain criteria are met. This criterion is quite strict, and if it is not met, your personal injury will not be reopened.
Going over the criteria that allow a personal injury claim to be reopened and speaking with a Northern California personal injury lawyer at Maire & Deedon will help you obtain the best possible legal outcome.
When Can A Personal Injury Claim Be Reopened?
A personal claim can be reopened if the following criteria are met:
- You learn that someone connected to the claim acted in a fraudulent manner.
- You have yet to sign a release of liability for your claim.
- You signed a settlement that did not include a release of liability.
- You learn that another party is liable for the injury you sustained.
You can find further clarification for each one of the points outlined above in the section below:
- If the insurer committed fraud by lying about something or falsifying documents – among many other possibilities – you can reopen your personal injury claim due to the illegal nature of fraud.
- If you have not signed a release of liability, the person responsible for your accident can still be held liable for your injury, allowing you to reopen your personal injury claim.
- If you have signed a settlement for your injury, but this agreement did not contain a term that allows the person responsible to no longer be held liable for your injury, you can still reopen your claim.
- If the injury you sustained was committed by another party you were previously unaware of – the company that hired the driver who hit you, for example – you can file a new personal injury claim against them.
Every single one of the above can help you reopen a personal injury claim and obtain the compensation you deserve.
How Can You Reopen A Personal Injury Claim?
To reopen a personal injury claim, you should talk to an attorney. Your attorney will go over the facts of your case and, in doing so, help you determine whether or not your claim can be reopened.
In the event that your claim can be reopened, that same attorney will help you reopen it. They will do so by figuring out how it can be reopened – a new party is liable, for example – and proceeding from there.
The rest of the process will be rather complicated. You will need to deal with negotiations, present evidence, and even prepare for a jury trial, among other possibilities.
In order for you to obtain the compensation you are entitled to, you should work with an attorney every step of the way. They will help you navigate the complexities of this process.
Speak With A Northern California Personal Injury Attorney Today
If you are seeking compensation for an injury, you should work with someone who can help. Speak with an experienced Northern California personal injury attorney at Maire & Deedon today, and we will help you obtain the compensation you need.