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Can you sue a doctor for malpractice again after you settled?

March 29, 2009 by  
Filed under Law Ethics

Whatwhat25 asked:


The doctor made a mistake resulting in years of suffering after the settlement all directly relating to the doctors screw up.

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5 Responses to “Can you sue a doctor for malpractice again after you settled?”
  1. butterfly8877 says:

    Not likely. Before the settlement was reached, emotional distress, and all of the ailments you went through was included, if your attorney was diligent.

  2. fdm215 says:

    No. A settlement is understood to conclude any and all issues between you stemming from the original incident.

  3. Mr. Goodkat says:

    No, you settled. Its very similar to double-jeopardy.

  4. Prisoner # 12231913 says:

    You have to sign a paper that states you no longer hold any one liable.

  5. Barry C says:

    you probably signed away that right as part of the settlement.

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