Monthly Archives: August 2011

Smoking Linked with Chronic Pain

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Smokers are far more likely to report problems with persistent musculoskeletal pain than non-smokers, according to a new study in the Journal of Pain, published by the American Pain Society, www.ampainsoc.org. Researchers from the University of Kentucky School of Public … Continue reading →

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Brian Barr have now moved to a more accessible ground floor premises

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Our new address is: Grosvenor House Agecroft Road Manchester M27 8UW Tel: 0161 737 9248 Fax: 0161 637 4946 We have deliberately chosen a ground floor premises with our clients’ needs in mind. There are disabled facilities, lots of free … Continue reading →

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Post Traumatic Fibromyalgia and Litigation: A difficult Rubicon for a patient to cross.

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a pathological entity most chronic pain physicians will be familiar with. Only recently, has definite clinical and scientific recognition been received for a syndrome historically attributed to “neurotic, middle aged women”. Previous diagnostic labels have included … Continue reading →

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Application for ill health retirement rejected as my employers say Fibromyalgia is a condition I can work with

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Question I am currently suffering with Fibromyalgia which is preventing me from carrying out my employment as a teacher. I have tried to apply for ill health retirement, but my application has been refused because my employers say that Fibromyalgia … Continue reading →

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I have been accused of exaggerating the seriousness of my Fibromyalgia

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Question: I am in the middle of a law case.  I have been accused of exaggerating the seriousness of my Fibromyalgia.   The doctor for the other side has been shown DVDs of me shopping and walking around and I look … Continue reading →

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I have a Critical Illness Insurance Policy but the insurers will not pay out

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Question: I have bad Fibromyalgia and not been able to work for twelve months.  I have a Critical Illness Insurance Policy but the insurers will not pay out.  They say that Fibromyalgia is not one of the named illnesses in … Continue reading →

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My solicitor says it is impossible to prove the link between accidents and Fibromyalgia

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Question: I developed Fibromyalgia after an accident.  My solicitor says it is impossible to prove the link between accidents and Fibromyalgia.  She says I should settle on the basis of a two year whiplash injury.  What do you think? Answer: … Continue reading →

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My solicitor has sent my medical report direct to the insurance company without seeking my comments or permission

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Question: I have Legal Expenses insurance on my claim.  My solicitors have obtained a medical report which is full of inaccuracies and unsupportive of the case.  My solicitor has sent the Report direct to the insurance company without seeking my … Continue reading →

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