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Understanding fundamental dishonesty in chronic pain claims
A crucial issue in personal injury law is fundamental dishonesty. This is when a court finds that a claimant has been dishonest about part or all of their claim, which can result in the case being dismissed and serious consequences for the claimant.
Allegations of fundamental dishonesty are particularly common in cases involving chronic pain conditions and other invisible illnesses. Because these conditions often lack obvious physical signs, insurers may argue that a claimant is exaggerating their symptoms or misrepresenting the impact on daily life.
That’s why having the right legal support is so important. Brian Barr Solicitors are specialists in fibromyalgia, CRPS and chronic pain. Speaking to a solicitor with specialist knowledge of chronic pain and hidden illnesses, and experts in serious and catastrophic injuries following a road incident, can make all the difference in presenting a case effectively, challenging unfair allegations, and protecting the client's right to compensation.
The financial cost of chronic pain - beyond medical bills
When most people think about the cost of chronic pain following an accident or road traffic collision, they immediately think of medical expenses: hospital visits, pain management treatments, medication, and perhaps some rehab. But for those living with chronic pain conditions like CRPS or fibromyalgia, the financial toll goes far deeper and lasts far longer than the initial treatment phase.
From collision to condition
Road traffic collisions can change lives in an instant. Often, the focus is on visible injuries – broken bones, whiplash, or head trauma. But for many individuals, the real battle begins weeks or even months later, when chronic pain takes hold. Conditions such as CRPS, fibromyalgia, chronic widespread pain, or even conditions affecting the brain and nervous system, such as FND, can emerge after relatively minor collisions, leaving individuals to face a future very different from the one they expected.
How much compensation can I get for an injury?
There is no set answer to this question we are always asked by clients, but this chart illustrates the ranges of compensation a client could get for different types of injury.
The figures here do not include Special Damages, which cover things like loss of earnings, expenses, care costs, and other amounts they have had to spend as a result of the injury. Which is why it is vital they speak to a solicitor who is a true specialist in these types of claims, so we can understand the full impact of the injury or illness, and can get the client the compensation they deserve.
How we have helped our clients...
We recently represented a client who had been involved in a motorbike collision and subsequently developed a chronic pain condition. This was an interesting case as at the time the man approached Brian Barr Solicitors, his claim was about to proceed to trial within a matter of days. The Defendant had accused him of ‘fundamental dishonesty’ on the basis of social media posts following the accident. The client's solicitors at the time were unwilling to continue to represent him on a ‘no win no fee’ basis as they considered that his claim was unlikely to succeed. He therefore turned to Brian Barr Solicitors to see if we could help given we are specialists in this area.
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We’re delighted to announce that Brian Barr Solicitors is now part of the RoadPeace Legal Panel.
To be able support the vital work RoadPeace does for road crash victims and their families is an important part of what we do, and we’re proud to stand alongside them in the pursuit of justice and support.
