If you’ve been injured in a violent crime, even thinking about a CICA claim can feel like a lot. You might be dealing with shock, anxiety, disrupted sleep, or simply trying to get through each day. Paperwork is often the last thing you want to deal with. So, do you need a solicitor for a […]
If you’ve been injured as a result of a violent crime, it’s natural to wonder how much compensation you might receive from the CICA scheme and whether making a claim feels manageable right now. You may still be coming to terms with what happened while also dealing with the impact on your health, work and […]
If you’ve already been through a violent crime, the waiting can feel like a second ordeal. If you have applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), you might be waiting for some time. So, how long does a CICA claim take in 2026? At the moment, many CICA claims are still being decided in […]
If your CICA claim has been refused, it can feel like you’ve been knocked back all over again. You’ve already been through something traumatic. Then you’re asked to explain what happened, provide evidence and wait for a decision, only to be told no. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) makes decisions using strict rules about […]
Suffering a burn in a public place can be a painful, distressing experience. Whether you were scalded by a hot drink in a café, burned by faulty equipment in a hotel, or injured during a treatment at a salon, the aftermath can leave you unsure what to do next or who’s responsible. Under public liability […]
A burn injury at work can be painful, traumatic and sometimes even life-changing. Whether you were scalded in a kitchen, exposed to chemicals or burned by faulty equipment, the physical and emotional toll can be overwhelming. If this happened to you, you could have the right to make a workplace burn injury claim. Employers have […]
If you’ve been through a violent crime, it’s completely normal to worry that you might not be believed, especially if nobody was convicted. A lot of people assume that means they can’t claim compensation. But that isn’t always true. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government scheme that can pay compensation to victims […]
Hernias are a common injury in physically demanding jobs. They can happen suddenly, or build up slowly over time. Either way, they often cause pain, discomfort and time off work, especially if they’re not treated quickly. You might not realise your hernia was caused by your job. But if your work involved heavy lifting with […]
If you’ve suffered a manual handling injury at work, you might be blaming yourself, especially if no one ever showed you how to lift safely. But the truth is, manual handling training is a legal requirement. If your employer skipped that step, they might have put you at serious risk. From warehouses and construction sites […]
If you’ve been injured while lifting something at work, you might be unsure whether you can make a claim. The answer usually comes down to whether your employer did enough to keep you safe. Accidents while lifting are one of the most frequent causes of workplace injuries, especially in physically demanding jobs. But that doesn’t […]
It is almost nine years since Salman Abedi detonated a suicide bomb at the Manchester Arena on May 22, 2017 as music fans were leaving an Ariana Grande concert. Express Solicitors appointed one of its experienced Partners, David Small, to personally undertake the work involved to obtain compensation for a number of clients who were […]
Beauty treatments are meant to make you feel better. But when something goes wrong, it can leave you feeling hurt, embarrassed or unsure where to turn. You might be dealing with pain, burns, scarring or emotional distress. You may also be wondering if your experience is serious enough to make a claim. If you were […]
A sudden fall on a public pavement can leave you with painful injuries and a lot of unanswered questions, especially when the accident wasn’t your fault. If you’ve tripped on an uneven pavement or faulty kerb, you might be able to make a pavement trip claim for compensation. Local authorities have a legal duty to […]
A sudden accident in a shop or supermarket can leave you hurt, shaken and unsure what to do next. Whether you’ve slipped on a wet floor, tripped over cluttered aisles or been hit by falling stock, you could be entitled to shop accident compensation. At Express Solicitors, we help people like you make injury claims […]
Head of Legal Operations and Partner in our Employers’ Liability department Damian Bradley lent his expertise to APIL’s PI Focus, writing about the impact of rehab in moderate and even minor trauma cases. He covered the importance of early intervention for rehab as well as the role solicitors play in helping a client get the help […]
The Pre-Action Protocol for personal injury claims is in place to ensure the parties involved in a claims process communicate properly with each other and seek a settlement before going to court. If claims do go to court, it means that all parties should have behaved properly. Here we look at what the Pre-Action Protocol […]
In personal injury claims, there are two types of damages. Special damages and general damages. Here we’ll look at both in detail and explain the difference between the two. We’ll cover what you can claim damages for, and the documentation needed to make a claim. What are general damages? General damages are used to compensate […]
If you’re too ill or injured to work, the last thing you need to be worrying about is money. This is where Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) can help. SSP is a form of benefit that UK workers are entitled to claim from their employer if they’re too ill or injured to work. The current rate […]
Asbestos has been a concern in the UK for decades because of its discovered toxicity to humans. The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 and subsequent Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 were critical in regulating asbestos handling and management. They helped the public and professionals when they encountered asbestos and worked to prevent further […]
In the UK, personal injury law exists to protect employees when accidents happen. Employers have a legal duty to keep you safe. When they fail and there’s a breach of health and safety at work, you could be entitled to claim compensation for a workplace injury. In this guide, we’ll explain what counts as a […]
