$1$B$.$ Unfaimess: Unconscionability

Beach v Eames $(1976)$

Mr$.$ Beach had been injured in a car accident. He had notyet spoken to a lawyer nor had he seen his own doctor. He had not yet consulted with his own insurance agent. He had already missed several weeks of work.

He was lying on his sofa, with his legs propped up on pillows when Mr$.$ Pyatt, an insurance adjuster, dropped by unexpectedly. Mr$.$ Pyatt knew that Mr$.$ Beach had limited education and had modest mental abilities. He also knew that Mr$.$ Beach trusted him.

$1$B$.$ Unfairness: Unconscionability

Beach v Eames $(1976)$ continued

Pyatt sized up the situation and decide to take advantage of the situation. He offered Beach $$500$ to settle all aspects of the claim. Beach agreed, not realizing that his injuries might be much worse than he suspected. Beach signed the agreement.

Later, Beach realized his injuries were very serious and he had made a bad deal. He tried to get out of the contract.

Can he$?$