Whatwhat25 asked:
The doctor made a mistake resulting in years of suffering after the settlement all directly relating to the doctors screw up.
Can you sue a doctor for malpractice again after you settled?
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Not likely. Before the settlement was reached, emotional distress, and all of the ailments you went through was included, if your attorney was diligent.
No. A settlement is understood to conclude any and all issues between you stemming from the original incident.
No, you settled. Its very similar to double-jeopardy.
You have to sign a paper that states you no longer hold any one liable.
you probably signed away that right as part of the settlement.