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Can I make a claim if I’ve slipped on ice and hurt myself?
10 January 2025Snow and ice present several dangers, particularly during the winter months when conditions can quickly become hazardous. Ice on pavements, roads and car parks can be nearly invisible and extremely slippery, leading to falls that can result in fractures, head injuries or soft tissue injuries. Black ice is particularly difficult to detect as it forms […]
Express support Little Lady Locks
9 January 2025Throughout November and December, we raised money for our staff-nominated charity Little Lady Locks. Along with our staff collections over the two months, we also raised money by celebrating Christmas Jumper Day where staff donated cash to wear a festive outfit for the day. In total, we raised £240.34 for Little Lady Locks, which will […]
Subtle Brain Injury: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Approaches Adele Greenough
9 January 2025Subtle brain injuries Often referred to as mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions, can occur due to a variety of incidents and mechanisms. Unlike severe brain injuries, subtle brain injuries do not always result in obvious symptoms, making them challenging to diagnose and treat. There is a danger in everyday practice that consequently, the indicators […]
Express helps man win settlement against razor company
7 January 2025A man has won £5,000 compensation from a razor company after cutting himself while shaving. Nick Silverthorn purchased a razor from the supermarket, but when he got home and used it for the first time, it cut both cheeks. The 48-year-old then discovered one of the razor blades was detached and believed the razor was […]
Non-Legal Careers at Express: From Face Painter to IT Professional
7 January 2025What was your professional background prior to joining Express? Very little! I had graduated university in a totally unrelated field, I did some self-employed face painting and realised it wasn’t for me. I then started in the admin team at Express, which was my first proper job. Why did you choose to join Express? I […]
Nurse warns about the dangers of trampoline parks
6 January 2025Nurse Jodie Wright has warned about the dangers of visiting trampoline parks after snapping her leg in a foam pit. Jodie was visiting a Flip Out trampoline park in Preston with her partner and her partner’s daughter. After watching the safety video, she went to the part of the venue called ‘stepping stones’, which ends […]
What happens if I’ve had an accident on an e-Scooter after drinking?
19 December 2024It’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 […]
Differences between criminal and civil law in the UK
17 December 2024Civil law and criminal law are two different things. Whether you want to understand which type of law your case falls under or you simply want to know more about how the law works in Britain, here we’ll look at the key differences between civil and criminal law. What is criminal law? Criminal law focuses […]
Charity roundup 2024
16 December 2024Along with continuing our partnerships with charities and foundations such as Burning Nights CRPS Support and Headway – the brain injury association among many others, we have donated around £150,000 this year to local and nationwide charities. This includes Forever Manchester, St Ann’s Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support, Greater Manchester Blood Bikes, The Maggie Oliver Foundation, The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust, Frenkel Topping Charitable Foundation and many […]
Can I be sacked for having an accident at work?
11 December 2024If you have been unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident at work, it can be a stressful time. Even if you were able to avoid injury, if the accident was partially or completely your fault, you might be wondering: can you be sacked for having an accident at work? In this helpful guide, […]
Express helps hairdresser who tripped over a ‘faulty’ paving stone
9 December 2024Express 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 […]
What is mesothelioma? symptoms, causes, diagnosis & treatments
4 December 2024The dangers of asbestos have been well known for many decades. In particular, it has been understood since the mid-1960s that even small amounts of asbestos can cause potentially fatal illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural thickening, those conditions although some are now capable of treatment are still all serious and require […]
Express secures five-figure sum for mum injured at trampoline park
28 November 2024After 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?
27 November 2024Top 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 […]
Express Solicitors becomes first law firm to receive royal award for training graduates
26 November 2024Following all the success and recognition that Express Solicitors has had in 2024, the personal injury law firm is rounding off the year by accepting The Princess Royal Training Award. These prestigious awards, now in their 10th year, recognise outstanding commitment to learning and development. They’re open to all organisations in the UK and Ireland […]
Express Solicitors in top 15 best UK law firms list
25 November 2024Express Solicitors has made further strides in various ‘Best Companies’ categories. We now rank 13th in the Best Law Firms category, up one place from last year; 63rd in the North West category, equalling last year’s ranking; and we’ve climbed 11 places to 83rd in the category of Best Large Companies. The Best Companies award […]
International Men’s Day 2024
19 November 2024International Men’s Day 2024 Our team came together to celebrate International Mens Day UK with an inspirational session led by the Manchester-based men’s mental health and wellbeing charity, Mandem Meetup. Founder Jamie Dennis shared his deeply personal story, detailing the journey that led him to establish the charity and its mission and values. The session highlighted the incredible […]
The ups and downs of debt enforcement strategies
19 November 2024Vivien Chow, a trainee solicitor in our Consumer Claims Litigation Department, has written an article for Legal Futures discussing the various enforcement methods creditors can impose and the rights claimants have against insurers. Read more: Legal Futures (November 19, 2024) The ups and downs of debt enforcement strategies If you have been injured through no […]
Guide to Personal Injury Claims from Car Accidents
18 November 2024Who is responsible for car safety? All drivers are responsible for the safety of their passengers and other road users, and must adhere to the rules of the road as stated by the Highway Code. If you’re behind the wheel of a car, you owe a duty of care to take such care for the […]
How Many Personal Injury Claims Go To Court?
11 November 2024When you first bring a personal injury claim, you may have visions of a courtroom and having to prove your claim in front of a judge and a jury. You’ll probably be pleased to know that only a small percentage of personal injury claims ever make it to court. And when they do, there is […]
Guide: What is a Housing Disrepair Claim?
5 November 2024If you have been reporting issues with your home to your landlord, and they have not been taking any actions towards repairing these, leaving you feeling ignored, you may want to consider bringing a housing disrepair claim against them. Housing disrepair claims can be brought by tenants living in a rented property, usually owned by […]