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Category: Expert Insights

John Wick could claim up to £280k from his accidents at work

With the fourth movie due for release in March 2023, we take a look at one of the most popular action series of all time, to explore just how many injuries John Wick received throughout the series and how much compensation he could claim.

How to make the workplace safe for neurodivergent individuals

Neurodivergent individuals have a lot to offer in the workplace. Their brains work differently than those who are neurotypical, allowing them to find creative solutions to problems that others may miss. And in some sectors they are actively sought out for their exceptional attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

Making a mistake on the damages claim portal is not necessarily an abuse of process

We shared a report of a decision in Oxford County Court relating to the Damages Claim Portal. The claimant had used the Portal to issue against the Crown. The Portal cannot be used to issue against the Crown. The defendant took that point and argued that the action was an abuse of process and should […]

Claimant should have been given permission to rely on expert evidence on deputyship and court of protection costs: Successful appeal to the high court

                      Daniel Slade discusses a case where the claimant was successful in appealing a decision that he was not given permission to rely on a report from an expert on deputyship and Court of Protection costs. Read more: Civil Litigation Brief (December 7, 2022) Claimant […]

When health & safety failings by employers have deadly consequences

The unfortunate person who suffered this accident was working as a factory operative, employed by Pan Glo (UK) based in Lancashire. He was walking on top of a large tank of hot water, something he and his colleagues did regularly without any concern or fear of danger. However, on this occasion, while he was walking […]

Financial automation: How the cloud is eliminating the need to recover commercial debt via the courts

The UK court system is currently experiencing extensive backlogs across the UK civil justice system. We have researched 8,500 fast-track and multi-track claims to paint a clearer picture of the bottlenecks for civil justice in England and Wales. Read more: Global Banking & Finance Review (October 26, 2022) Financial automation: How the cloud is eliminating […]

The Safest and Most Dangerous Places to Work in the UK

New data from the Health and Safety Executive, analysed by our accident at work claims team has revealed the safest and most dangerous places to work in Great Britain. Plus, the impact of lockdowns on workplace injuries. Read more: BBN Times (November 20, 2022) The Safest and Most Dangerous Places to Work in the UK […]

The safest and most dangerous places to work in Great Britain

Do you live in one of the safest or most dangerous places to work in Great Britain? From fatal to non-fatal injuries, the accident at work claims team at Express Solicitors has looked across the UK to find out.

What do long court delays mean for our clients?

Long term underfunding of courts around the UK has led to irretrievable delays. We explore the impact this has made to our clients’ lives while they wait for their cases to be resolved.

10 things you must do after an accident at work

Have you been injured after an accident at work? Learn the key steps you should take to help your claim and how you can get a free, no obligation consultation.

Personal injury law firm predicts an increase in accidents and road rage following highway code changes

Express Solicitors criticise the government for a lack of investment in publicity ahead of a launch of significant changes to the highway code that they predict could cause chaos on the roads.

Service by email – should the Civil Procedure Rules be changed?

In 1971, over 47 years ago, a Mr Ray Tomlinson, computer engineer, sent the very first email. This was a test message to himself, which he sent to a computer that was placed right next to the computer he had used to send his message.

Using electronic signatures in Witness Statements.

Solicitors have traditionally sought to obtain handwritten or ‘wet ink’ signatures from their Clients on Court documents in Personal Injury matters, particularly when preparing to serve documents such as Witness Statements and List of Documents.

Escaping Fixed Costs

The extension of the RTA fixed costs regime and new claims portal process came into effect for employer’s liability and public liability claim in July 2013 and in one fell swoop changed the landscape in respect of the recovery of costs for the majority of claims with a value of up to £25,000.

How to run a successful Service User claim – A Claimant’s Perspective

The Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims does not apply to service user claims and it states such claims for damages in relation to harm, abuse or neglect of or by children or vulnerable adults are exempt.

How to deal with surveillance evidence

As a Claimant lawyer, the allegation of Fundamental Dishonesty or the use of surveillance by the Defendants has almost become a normal stage of pursuing a claim for personal injury.

Fundamental dishonesty – what do we need to know?

Qualified One Way Costs Shifting (“QOCS”) rules were introduced into the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) on 1st April 2013 as part of Lord Justice Jackson’s reforms.

Changes to treatment for post traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain following injury

After suffering from a significant spinal injury while taking part in Channel 4’s show, The Jump, British gymnast Beth Tweddle had to seek the support of a psychologist to help her deal with her debilitating injury

Exceptional circumstances: an escape from fixed costs?

Claimants solicitors are well accustomed to the fixed costs regime as set out in Section 45 Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (CPR). The recent ruling in Hislop v Perde & Kaur v Committee of Ramgarhia Board Leicester [2018] EWCA Civ 1726 confirms that a Claimant cannot escape fixed costs purely by the late acceptance of a Part 36 offer by the Defendant.

Vicarious liability in the UK following Cox and Mohamud

Earlier this year the issue of vicarious liability made its way to the Supreme Court in the cases of Cox v Ministry of Justice and Mohamud v WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC, leading to an increase in the scope of what employee activities their employers can be found liable for.

Key courtroom etiquette

Being in a courtroom isn’t a pleasant for anyone, regardless of whether you’re a witness, defendant, member of the jury or the claimant – although, obviously it’s more unpleasant for the defendant.