There are times in life where the doors get closed, and the locks welded shut. Many legal situations, thankfully, allow for reasons to reopen that door.

You might be wondering, can you reopen an old workers comp case? And the answer is, yes, under certain circumstances. The exact nature of your injuries, the time period, and the reasons to reopen all need qualifiers.

A quick glance at the Bureau of Labor Statistics list of reports shows why this question keeps coming up. They have reports broken down by injured body part and time of day injuries occur. However, nothing obvious about the delayed onset of injuries or complications.

Read on to get a solid primer about the court proceedings and timelines after your case is ‘closed’ before it is closed for good.

Can You Reopen an Old Workers Comp Case?

The timeline between the original injury, the settlement, and the need to have the case reopened is crucial. Reopening