Q: Can a contract be voided if you was under the influence?
I don’t remember signing my workers compensation contract after the day I got out of the hospital. I was completely drugged up because I got ran over by a garbage truck. So that means that one of the workers compensation employees had to come by to get me sign their documents. Can I get out of their contract if I was under the influence without me acknowledging everything?
A: You could certainly try. To have a valid contract, you cannot have an impairment causing you to lack the required capacity to enter into a legally-binding contract. Basically, you must be mentally competent, and being drugged up could possibly cause you to temporarily lose the necessary mental competence. You would start by asking the other party to the contract to cancel due to the drug-caused impairment. You may, if desired, say you'll need to consult an attorney if they won't cooperate. Then, if necessary, consult an attorney about representation.
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