Once a case has been settled, it cannot be reopened. A settlement completely resolves a medical malpractice case. If you agree to a settlement offer, you will not be able to come back later to ask for additional compensation even if you discover that the amount of your settlement did not fully compensate you for your losses. This makes it important to have any settlement offer you receive reviewed by your medical malpractice lawyer at Raynes & Lawn before you agree to it.