New Study Links Obesity to Fibromyalgia

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that obese people are at greater risk for fibromyalgia and are more likely to suffer from severe symptoms. “We see an association between body mass index with symptom severity and quality of life … Continue reading →

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Disbelieving insurer makes big payout to Fibro sufferer

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Sarah Jones, a fibromyalgia sufferer, has achieved a payout in excess of £150,000 under her mortgage protection policy with the assistance of Brian Barr Solicitors.  This result is especially significant given her insurers’ utter skepticism towards her claim. Sarah was … Continue reading →

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I have fibromyalgia, but not as the result of an accident or injury

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Dear Brian, I was injured, but not in an accident. Somebody picked an argument with me and then punched me hard. I gradually got over the initial injuries (including a neck injury) but then went on to develop Fibromyalgia. Do … Continue reading →

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Ill-Health Early Retirement Claim Due to Stress at Work

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

The following question was posted in Fibromyalgia Family Magazine Dear Brian, After an initial diagnosis of workplace stress and reactive depression, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I researched this (still coming to terms with having fibro 100% of the time) and … Continue reading →

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Post your Fibromyalgia questions to Brian Barr live – Thurs 19th Jan – 2-5pm

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Were you involved in an accident or work related injury that triggered your Fibromyalgia? Would you like to know whether you can make a claim? I will be available to answer your questions on Twitter on Thursday 19th January between … Continue reading →

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Lady told her case was worth £3750 transfers her claim to Brian Barr Solicitors and receives £125,000

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors

When Mrs L refused to accept her previous solicitor’s advice to take only £3750, they dropped her case. She instructed Brian Barr Solicitors and obtained a settlement of £125,000. Mrs L was involved in a frightening workplace accident in June … Continue reading →

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When you celebrate over Christmas, be careful what you post on Twitter

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors
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Tis’ the season to be jolly. Suffering from fibromyalgia shouldn’t stop you from celebrating Christmas, but remember, if you have an ongoing legal case regarding your fibromyalgia, you must be extremely careful about any video, pictures and information about your … Continue reading →

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If I go away on holiday, will publicising this on Facebook prejudice my Fibromyalgia claim?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors

On Twitter this evening, I was asked the following question: “If I go away on holiday, will publicising this on my Facebook page prejudice my Fibromyalgia claim?”. It has been known in the past that the opposing legal team can … Continue reading →

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