Can I reopen a personal injury claim after I accept a settlement in Georgia?

Can I reopen a personal injury claim after I accept a settlement in Georgia?

No. Once you execute a release—which every insurer requires as a condition of payment—you extinguish all past, present, and future claims arising from the accident. There is no do-over. This is one of the most important reasons to consult a personal injury attorney before signing anything. The release language often purports to release not just the defendant but all persons, known and unknown, from any and all liability, forever. Georgia courts enforce releases strictly.