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Express bucks PI sector trend with record results

Express Solicitors has smashed its own turnover target of £60m with its group turnover now coming in at £70.6m, up from £54m in 2023. Medical reporting agency Ontime Reports, part of the Express Group so part of the total, is up to £11.5m from £7.8m last year. Express Solicitors CEO, James Maxey said: “We set […]

Pothole Peril: Drivers dissatisfied with road conditions

A recent study conducted by the RAC revealed that drivers’ dissatisfaction regarding Britain’s local roads has reached unprecedented levels, with nearly 60% of motorists citing road maintenance as a major concern. Potholes can do costly damage to your car but are also dangerous to pedestrians. Jack Logan of Express Solicitors recalls one of his cases where his […]

What to do if you run into bed bugs this summer

With the Paris Olympics underway, and the Paralympics soon to start, the French capital is expected to have around 15 million visitors over the summer, according to NBC News. But rewind to late last year and you’ll remember the bed bug infestation in Paris which saw the bloodsucking insects even getting on to the Paris […]

The rise of beauty-based injury claims

While the area itself is interesting, people who are injured because of these procedures are particularly harmed when they go wrong. The whole industry relies on people being unhappy about part of themselves. Whether it be the natural ageing process, hair colour, hair growth or their weight, I’m sure all those reading could think of […]

Just a Small 50 Years in Law – Legal Futures

David Small, Solicitor and Partner in the Professional Support Department of Express Solicitors has had an impressive 50-year legal career. His principal role at Express is in training but he has a small caseload of personal injury cases. Today, at the age of 75, David enjoys his rewarding job at Express and still plays an […]

Express up for Law Firm of the Year

Express has been shortlisted in the ‘Law Firm of the Year’ category at the Modern Claims Awards 2024! Our entry showcased the amazing year we’ve had at Express, advancing 12 places in the Lawyer Top 100 Law Firm to #80, moving to our new HQ in South Manchester, updating our brand, acquiring two other South […]

Day in the life: An insight into my first sitting as a magistrate.

Louise began her legal journey at the University of Central Lancashire, where she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM). She went on to become a solicitor and complete her LPC at Liverpool John Moores University. Throughout the past two decades, she has specialised in costs and Personal Injury litigation, gaining extensive experience advising on a […]

Express Solicitors continues its support of The Maggie Oliver Foundation

Express Solicitors is proud to have renewed its partnership with The Maggie Oliver Foundation (TMOF) for a further year, marking the occasion with another donation. TMOF was founded by detective-turned-whistle-blower Maggie Oliver who exposed the Rochdale grooming scandal. The foundation supports survivors of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation. We are honoured to support TMOF’s life-changing […]

The role of a professional deputy in a clinical negligence case

Nicole James-Julio, Trainee Solicitor in Clinical Negligence, has written an article on ‘The role of a professional deputy in a clinical negligence case’ for Legal Futures. Nicole discusses the vast and complex responsibilities of a professional deputy and the kind of assistance a Claimant may need in this kind of situation. She also explores the […]

Express solicitor reacts to verdict on trampoline park injuries

Former Flip Out Chester owners David Shuttleworth and Matthew Melling were given a fine of just over £6,000 each – despite 11 people breaking their backs in a seven-week period at their trampoline park while they were in charge. They also were ordered to pay £60,000 costs between them and carry out 250 hours community […]

David Dean discusses CRPS for Legal Futures

David Dean, Senior Associate Solicitor at Express Solicitors, has contributed an article for Legal Futures to raise awareness about pain conditions in personal injury and clinical negligence. In this blog, David highlights the complexities of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in a both a medical and legal context. David touches upon the diagnostic criteria for […]

Pensioner left in coma following e-bike collision

Margaret Scaldwell, 70, was left with a broken spine and lost all of her teeth when hit by an e-bike capable of 55mph. The accident occurred when Margaret was crossing the road in Wigan and two men speeding on an e-bike ploughed into her, causing life-changing injuries. Margaret was put into a medically-induced coma. The […]

Express strengthens Partnership With Headway

We are delighted to continue our support of leading brain injury charity Headway UK. The development will see Express Solicitors renew its corporate membership and join the brain injury solicitor’s directory for 2024. The national charity has a network of branches across the UK supporting people affected by brain injury and their families. Their mission […]

Mother-of-two fears mould-infested flat will kill her

Stacey Coveley, 37, from Clapham, is taking up a personal injury claim with Express Solicitors as a result of a severe mould problem in her South London council flat. Stacey, a mother-of-two, who suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is “petrified” that the mould problem in her flat will kill her. “My father died […]

Brother of man attacked by dog calls for a change in the law

David Roach’s brother John stepped in to help when a woman was attacked and bitten by a pit bull. When the dog turned on John too, he was left with severe physical injuries and the attack had a huge effect on his mental health. John died 18 months after the attack and now David is […]

Injured contestants on Netflix’s Squid Game seek help from Express

Contestants on Netflix’s new show ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ have instructed Daniel Slade, Chief Executive Officer (Legal) at Express Solicitors, to help them seek compensation for injuries they suffered during the show’s filming in January of this year. The contestants claim that they suffered injuries such as hypothermia and nerve damage as a result of […]