This all depends on how your case was settled. If you settled your case in a way that’s referred to as a “clincher” (clinchers mean that the case was closed permanently), it was settled for good. In this scenario, you would not be able to reopen your case because it was settled permanently, and the case is not allowed to be reopened. If injuries resurface or get worse, the hope is that you’ve been paid enough in your clincher to have the means to deal with any increase in your symptoms.