Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
Release from Liability
How much force does a signed release have if an investigation determines the releases were in fact negligent?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Release from Liability
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A signed release is generally dispositive of an issue unless you can prove that there was fraud involved. Negligence does not excuse you from the effects of signing a release.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.