Once a case settles can it ever be reopened?

A: In most instances an injured worker can reopen his Workers Comp claim, even after receiving a money settlement. To reopen the claim an injured worker must show that he requires additional medical care or that his permanent disability has increased to a material degree. If successful, the injured worker may once again be able to receive all three types of Work Comp benefits. It is important to remember that injured workers must reopen their Workers Comp lawsuit within two years of their last Workers Comp payment. If more than two years passes from this date, the Workers Comp case will be closed forever.

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