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Action for Brain Injury Week: On a Good Day – A Solicitor’s Perspective

This year, we are proud to support Action for Brain Injury Week, the annual initiative organised by the brain injury charity Headway. The campaign aims to raise awareness of brain injury, spark important conversations and highlight both the challenges and the resilience shown in the aftermath of trauma. The 2025 theme ‘on a good day’ […]

Know your rights and stay safe at work: The biggest causes of workplace injury

No matter where you work, workplace safety should always be paramount for employers and employees alike. From back strain typically found in offices to more severe crushings or maimings found in factories, understanding safety in your workplace is essential for the wellbeing of yourself and colleagues. But what are the biggest causes of workplace injury? […]

Pavement Trip Hazards in the UK: Can You Make a Claim?

Although pavements are a routine part of daily life, they can sometimes lead to personal injuries ranging from minor cuts to severe trauma or even brain damage. These incidents often occur when pavements are uneven, or their height poses a tripping hazard. But what exactly is the pavement trip hazard height in the UK? In […]

Express Solicitors CEO Shares Insights into Growing One of the UK’s Leading Personal Injury Firms

James Maxey, CEO of Express Solicitors, recently appeared on the Eardley Bird Business Podcast, hosted by digital marketing expert Oliver Eardley. In the episode, James shares how he built Express Solicitors from the ground up into one of the UK’s largest personal injury law firms. With a non-traditional start in law, he offers honest and […]

Two Highly Commended accolades at the Modern Claims Awards

We had an amazing time at the Modern Claims Awards 2025 held at the Rum Warehouse in Liverpool. Surrounded by our glamorous claims industry peers, performance artists and impressive Beatles puppets, we were delighted to be able to celebrate two accolades. We picked up two Highly Commended awards, one in the Best Law Firm category […]

Express Solicitors continues growth trajectory with second acquisition of the year

Top 100 personal injury law firm Express Solicitors has finalised another acquisition with the purchase of fellow Manchester-based firm Graham Coffey & Co. Graham Coffey & Co was set up in 2000, the same year as Express, and now, with Graham Coffey retiring from the practice, the two other main partners and all staff will […]

Express kicks off a series of deals by acquiring data and cyber crime law firm

Top 100 law firm Express Solicitors is continuing its ambitious growth plans confirming its first acquisition of 2025. The personal injury law firm has snapped up Liverpool-based HNK Solicitors, a firm that handles civil liberties, data breach, cyber crime and criminal injury claims. HNK Partners Brian Higgs and Craig Newton will join Express as part […]

Motorcycle Accident Claims: Your Essential Guide

Motorbikes are hugely popular in the UK, with over 1.4 million people riding regularly. Despite making up less than 3% of road traffic, motorcyclists account for a disproportionately high number of serious injuries and fatalities. This is why it is so important to take extra precautions to stay safe and to know what steps to […]

Express Solicitors welcomes new senior clinical negligence solicitor

Express Solicitors has strengthened its clinical negligence team with the appointment of Tanzeela Aslam as Partner and deputy head of the department. Qualified as both a solicitor and a barrister, Tanzeela joins Express from fellow Manchester-based personal injury firm Thompsons Solicitors. She specialises in birth injury claims, particularly cerebral palsy cases, but has acted across […]

Express Solicitors readies itself for further growth

Express Solicitors has released its statutory accounts for 2024 as it continues to push its aggressive growth strategy and line up more acquisitions. Turnover has been on the up for the past few years. The firm announced a £42.5 million turnover in its statutory accounts for 2023 and for year ending August 2024, they show […]

Why expert evidence is vital for amputee clients

Max Cosstick, Associate in our Clinical Negligence department, wrote an article for the November issue of PI Focus explaining how expert evidence is key to securing the best rehabilitation outcome for amputee clients. Read more: PI Focus (November 2024) Max Cosstick explores how expert evidence is key to helping amputee clients.

Our diversity and inclusion work achieves a high commendation

Our EDI Network has been honoured at this year’s Modern Law Awards with a Highly Commended accolade in the Diversity & Inclusion category. To find out what makes our EDI Network so brilliant, watch the video below to see some of the amazing initiatives that were championed last year. We were also shortlisted in the […]

Appeal success after judge rules that medical evidence did not establish causation

Ebony Hornby, a solicitor in our Employers’ Liability department, has written an article for Solicitors Journal about a case in which a judge overturned a decision to strike out the claimant’s injury claim. The initial ruling came after the claimant was denied permission to rely on medical evidence, despite the defendant having fully admitted liability. Read […]

RBS doubles credit support as Express plans for further growth

Express Solicitors has had its revolving credit agreement with The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) renewed and doubled, so it’s now worth £16m. The funding will allow the firm to continue its ambitious growth and acquisition strategy throughout 2025 and beyond. It will also make funds available for increased marketing spend and the recruitment of […]

Express CEO joins the Lawyer Hot 100 2025 list

Express Solicitors CEO, James Maxey, has made his debut in The Lawyer Hot 100 2025 with the prestigious list highlighting the huge growth of the firm he set up nearly 25 years ago, its award-winning training scheme and the multiple acquisitions he’s driven. The list recognises the most adventurous, innovative and dynamic lawyers and encompasses […]

Our EDI Network and CSR efforts championed at the Modern Law Awards

We’re incredibly proud of our EDI Network and all our charity work we do so we’re thrilled to be recognised for both those areas in this year’s Modern Law Awards! We’ve been shortlisted for both the Diversity and Inclusion Award and the Corporate Social Responsibility Award. The ceremony will be held in Manchester on March […]

What happens if I’ve had an accident on an e-Scooter after drinking?

It’s a common sight in city centres across England to see people on a night out going from bar to bar on e-Scooters. But festive partygoers using eScooters to bar hop and get home from their Christmas party could end up in jail. Adele Greenough, Partner in our Road Traffic Accidents department, said e-riders who […]

Express helps hairdresser who tripped over a ‘faulty’ paving stone

Express Solicitors are supporting a hairdresser who was left looking like she had ‘been in a fight with Mike Tyson’ after she tripped in the street. Tracey Hornby had popped out to post a letter on a break from her salon when she fell over an uneven paving stone. She was left with facial injuries […]

Express secures five-figure sum for mum injured at trampoline park

After Express helped a nurse from Preston win her injury case against Flip Out, another Express client has won their trampoline park injury case, securing a five-figure settlement in compensation. Natalee Smith was an employee at the Better Newquay Trampoline and Play Park in Cornwall and was on a training day when instructors encouraged workers […]

What are the most common types of workplace accidents?

Top ten workplace accidents Recognising and addressing common workplace accidents is a must for both employees and employers. It can significantly reduce the risk of injuries, foster a safer workplace culture, and help the company avoid legal and financial repercussions. Let’s explore our top ten. 1) Slips and trips It doesn’t matter if you work […]