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How can I fund my claim against my employers?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Dear Brian In 2009 I developed fibromyalgia and depression. Work became a real struggle and I had to go off sick due to pain and tiredness, but also because I was being bullied by my manager. I broke down and … Continue reading →

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Does being in possession of cannabis invalidate my Fibromyalgia claim?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Dear Brian, I was the front seat passenger in a car driven by my friend. He drove into a ditch and I hurt myself, developing Fibromyalgia. It was my friend’s fault for driving into the ditch, but his insurers say … Continue reading →

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Could my road accident be linked to my Fibromyalgia?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Dear Brian, I suffered a neck and back injury as a result of a road accident in 1998. I instructed solicitors, the other party admitted liability and I settled my claim for £2,100 in January 2000. I was never told … Continue reading →

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How can Pinterest help Fibromyalgia sufferers?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors
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In the world of social media, a few months is a long time, so it may come as something of a surprise if I told you that Pinterest is the next big social media phenomenon, and that it has already … Continue reading →

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Twitter, Facebook and Lawyers

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

These days, anybody who is anybody has a Twitter account or is a member of Facebook, Bebo or My Space. Social network sites are very much in fashion and for many of you who are stuck at home more than … Continue reading →

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Fibromyalgia triggered by disciplinary action at work

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

The following question was recently posted in Fibromyalgia Magazine Dear Brian, I have been employed by my current employer for over ten years with an exemplary work record. I have never been given a warning, let alone been suspended, until … Continue reading →

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What one client had to say about us…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Brian Barr Solicitors

Having dealt with a series of incompetent solicitors, I had lost faith in accident claim solicitors. I was therefore very hesitant in trying out yet another firm, but Brian Barr Solicitors dispelled all reservations I had. I was immediately impressed by how every … Continue reading →

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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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