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Express Solicitors helps society as well as injured people, new report shows

We have added to our achievements and purpose by evidencing the substantial effect we have on society as a whole as well as the injured people we represent.



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Manchester Arena attack victims supported by Express receive compensation

After nine years, Manchester Arena attack victims supported by Express Solicitors have received compensation.



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Express Chambers – the new name for Express Solicitors’ advocacy team

The established advocacy team at Express Solicitors has launched its own brand identity and will now be known as Express Chambers.



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Express helps mum who suffered long term effects of food poisoning

Beverley Patterson contracted salmonella after eating a sandwich containing One Stop chicken slices. She suffered uncontrollable bouts of sickness and diarrhoea, and she went on to be diagnosed with post-infective IBS.



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Dad sues famous London toy store after suffering leg injury

A dad-of-four suffered a leg injury in Hamleys after an ‘enormous’ piece of Perspex landed on him.



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Private equity deal boosts Express Solicitors

Express Solicitors has secured private equity investment from Ufenau Capital Partners, which will accelerate growth of the booming personal injury law firm.



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Express Solicitors helps society as well as injured people, new report shows

We have added to our achievements and purpose by evidencing the substantial effect we have on society as a whole as well as the injured people we represent. A new report, compiled by Pragmatix Advisory, a leading independent research group, looked at the Manchester firm’s figures from 2024 and comprehensively assessed the impact on injured […]

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How to make a workplace burn injury claim

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 […]

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How to make a hernia injury claim from lifting

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 […]

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How lack of training causes manual handling injuries

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 […]

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How to make an lifting injury at work claim

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 […]

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Manchester Arena attack victims supported by Express receive compensation

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 […]

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Salon & beauty treatment injury claims — do you have a case?

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 […]

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Pavement trip claims

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 […]

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Shop injury claims — Do you have a case?

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 […]

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Express Chambers – the new name for Express Solicitors’ advocacy team

The established advocacy team at Express Solicitors has launched its own brand identity and will now be known as Express Chambers. Express Chambers is an integrated chambers model comprising employed barristers, pupils, advocates, and clerks, and is an opportunity for barristers to be part of the employed Bar. Barrister, Partner, and Head of Express Chambers, […]

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Express helps mum who suffered long term effects of food poisoning

Beverley Patterson contracted salmonella after eating a sandwich containing One Stop chicken slices. She suffered uncontrollable bouts of sickness and diarrhoea, and she went on to be diagnosed with post-infective IBS. Working with Express Solicitors, Beverley took legal action against the chicken manufacturers, food giant Cranswick Country Foods and won £38,000 in an out of court […]

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No case too small

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 […]

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Pre-Action Protocol for personal injury claims

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 […]

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How asbestos registers protect workers and support compensation claims

Asbestos was once a common building material, but when its serious health risks became known, it became a major concern for tradespeople. The danger isn’t always immediate — exposure can take years to cause illness. That’s why an asbestos register is so important. But what is an asbestos register? In this guide, we’ll expose how […]

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Special and general damages explained

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 […]

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What is negligence?

The issue of negligence is a vital aspect of personal injury cases in the UK — it must be proven to establish an airtight claim. Whether it’s an employer’s disregard of their duty of care or a fellow employee’s carelessness, negligence can be present in all walks of life. But what is negligence? In this […]

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Dad sues famous London toy store after suffering leg injury

A dad-of-four suffered a leg injury in Hamleys after an ‘enormous’ piece of Perspex landed on him. Jonathan Joseph was on the escalators in the Regent Street toy store with his family when what appeared to be a shard of shattered glass fell from above. But Jonathan who says he could easily have ‘been killed’ by […]

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Statutory Sick Pay: What You’re Entitled to if You’re Injured and Off Work

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 […]

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When was asbestos banned in the UK? Timelines and regulations

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 […]

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What counts as a health & safety breach at work?

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 […]

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