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I signed a Release form in a Personal Injury case in Massachusetts, based on info obtained from Ins Co, Am I able to retract it?

It is only in very rare circumstances that you can avoid the effect of signing a release. Sometimes, if the parties are working under a mutual mistake of fact, or if one side is exerting undue influence, or there is some type of fraud, a court can set it aside. In addition, a court may set aside a release if it is wholly inequitable. These circumstances are very rare, and will vary from state to state. For this reason, it is always important to consult with a local attorney prior to engaging...