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Express bucks PI sector trend with record results
16 September 2024Express 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 […]
Express Solicitors continues growth plans with multiple promotions
9 September 2024Express Solicitors has again confirmed its commitment to employee development with another round of promotions. As many as 68 staff members have been promoted at Express Solicitors across varying departments and Ontime Reports, part of the Express group, has seen 29 promotions. Express Solicitors CEO James Maxey said: “Express is continuing its upwards trajectory and […]
How a patient’s consent to treatment can impact the outcome of a case
6 September 2024Max Cosstick, an Associate in our Medical Negligence Department, has written an article for PI Focus discussing how a patient’s consent to medical treatment can affect the outcome of a case. This was raised following the outcomes of several cases which discovered that medical professionals failed to take reasonable care of their patients and obtain […]
Express CEO says claimants stuck in the UK civil justice system deserve better
6 September 2024The latest civil justice statistics show that the average time taken for small claims to go to trial was 50.6 weeks in the second quarter of the year, just two weeks less than the same period in 2023. Meanwhile, the time taken for multi/fast track claims to go to trial increased by 1.2 weeks on […]
Pothole Peril: Drivers dissatisfied with road conditions
23 August 2024A 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 […]
From post room to solicitor
21 August 2024I first took an interest in law when I was in college as this was one of the options I studied and it was my law teacher who told me about the apprenticeship route. I loved the thought of being a legal professional and enjoyed studying the topic so I thought I would apply for […]
EDI Social
10 August 2024EDI Social The EDI team were treated to a summer social at Boxx2Boxx coffee in Northenden. It was a great opportunity to catch up over coffee and cake after a busy few months of events. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
What to do if you run into bed bugs this summer
7 August 2024With 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 […]
Dad ‘lucky to be alive’ after horror crash on Top Gear track
4 August 2024Steve Walsh had been looking forward to a supercar driving experience day with his teenage son at Dunsfold Aerodrome – the test track that Top Gear is filmed on. After watching his son drive a Ferrari alongside an instructor on the purpose-built junior racing track, it was his turn to ride along in an Ariel […]
South Asian Heritage Month 2024
31 July 2024South Asian Heritage Month To mark South Asian Heritage Month we had some of the team discuss the theme for this year ‘#FreeToBeMe’ and what this means with respect to their heritage. Watch the full video below.
University student awarded ‘six-figure’ damages after horror motorbike crash
27 July 2024Maria Iglesias-Garcia was in her final year of university and aspired to be a teacher when, unfortunately, a car hit her boyfriend’s bike – which she was travelling on as a passenger. Maria said: “It drove straight out of a side road into me. There was no time to react. The impact threw me over […]
Laying new foundations for housing disrepair cases
25 July 2024Colin Wilkinson, Trainee Solicitor, Consumer Claims Litigation, has written a feature for Solicitors Journal discussing the housing disrepair case that could pave the way for significantly increased damages for tenants who live in a house unfit for habitation. Read more: Solicitors Journal (July 25, 2024) Laying new foundations for housing disrepair cases If you have […]
E-scooters and the law
22 July 2024Adele Greenough, Partner – Client Care and Road Traffic Accidents, has spoken with Legal Futures about the laws for using e-scooters and what that means for anyone injured because of them. In the article, she breaks down the growing safety concerns and what needs to be done to reduce collisions involving e-scooters. Read more: Legal […]
International Friendship Day
10 July 2024International Friendship Day July 30 marked International Friendship Day, to mark the occasion, the team at Express wrote messages of positivity, kindness and friendship to brighten up a fellow colleague’s day. We placed boxes around the office with cards for people to use and pop in the box to be delivered on the day.
The rise of beauty-based injury claims
9 July 2024While 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 […]
Express helps fisherman after trawler hit his boat
18 June 2024Jake Davison and his friend were fishing off the East Sussex coast in January 2022 when they spotted a giant trawler heading towards them. He had a camera set up to record his expedition for his YouTube fishing channel, but instead, it captured the pair shouting at the trawlermen in an attempt to make their […]
Pride Month 2024
17 June 2024Pride Month 2024 This year we took on the challenge of hosting our first ever Pride festival. It was a huge success thanks to all those involved with drinks flowing, a fabulous food truck and a great game of music bingo hosted by local drag entertainer Ginger Hunter.
Training the next generation lawyer
10 June 2024Drawing on my own experience, particularly in developing trainees, I hope this short article will offer guidance to fellow training professionals on how contemporary law firms can adapt and ultimately thrive in this new environment. A new work culture The most significant change over the past decade has been the shift in working culture. Traditionally, […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
19 May 2024Mental Health Awareness Week This year’s theme was #GetMoving, we created walking routes for members of the team to follow to get outside at lunch. We also held webinars on the importance of nutrition and building resilience. We also sat down with some of our team last week to hear a bit more about what […]
Cultural Food Night 2024
1 May 2024Cultural Food Night To celebrate Eid, we organised a cultural food night where people made and brought a dish from their culture. The event was a massive success and we had dishes from around the world!
Stress Awareness Month
28 April 2024Stress Awareness Month April marked stress awareness month and to celebrate the EDI Network organised a yoga session hosted by our very own Sharon Denby. We spent the morning relaxing, meditating and learning a range of poses. We also had stress awareness training from Marion Hewitt organised by Raana Lowery where we gained insight on […]