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Legal action begins after chemical leak at spa causes injuries

Express Solicitors is working with a group of swimmers who have launched legal action against a spa and health club after they were hospitalised due to a chemical leak



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Express helps woman who nearly died after botched beauty procedures

Kelly Crees sought help from Express Solicitors after a cosmetic procedure, performed by a celebrity beauty consultant, went very wrong.



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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.



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Catering group manager forced to give up work after a walk in the park results in injury

Linda Kelsey approached Express Solicitors for guidance and is now taking legal action against her local council in a bid to get all councils to check park bins for faults



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Construction worker awarded £285,000 after toe amputation

Express Solicitors has supported a dad who had to have four toes amputated after his GP misdiagnosed his infection as athlete’s foot.



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Express Solicitors continues growth trajectory with second acquisition of the year

Express Solicitors has finalised another acquisition with the purchase of fellow Manchester-based firm Graham Coffey & Co.



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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 […]

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AI in personal injury – the future

Philip Armstrong, an associate solicitor in our Road Traffic Accidents team, has written an article for Legal Futures, in which he has discussed the benefits and challenges of using AI in a personal injury law firm. Read more: Legal Futures (April 30, 2025) Future of AI in personal injury

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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 […]

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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 […]

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When to Claim: Time Frame For Claiming Compensation After A Work Accident

If the worst has happened and you’ve been injured in an accident at work, claiming compensation can help cover medical costs, lost wages and other expenses. However, knowing how long after an accident at work you can claim is important for a successful claim. Missing the deadline could mean losing your right to compensation. In […]

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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 […]

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How is Fault Decided After a Car Accident in the UK?

Car accidents can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if you’ve suffered a personal injury. One of the most important aspects of the claims process is determining who is at fault, as this affects insurance payouts and compensation claims. When it comes to car accident fault determination rules, UK law takes negligence, duty of care and […]

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How a Good Personal Injury Solicitor Can Make All the Difference

Personal injury claims are often complex and emotionally taxing. Whether you’ve been injured in a road traffic accident, suffered a fall, or been harmed due to clinical negligence, navigating the legal process can be overwhelming. One of the most crucial decisions that can be made during this time is appointing a solicitor to handle the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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My Training Contract – Kate Hall

My Journey at Express Solicitors: From Graduate Scheme to Trainee Solicitor Prior to joining Express Solicitors, I had recently completed my LPC exams at Nottingham Trent University while finalising my dissertation. During this time, I worked part-time in hospitality and explored my career options. That’s when I discovered the Express Solicitors Graduate Scheme; an opportunity […]

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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.

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Construction worker awarded £285,000 after misdiagnosis leads to amputation

Express Solicitors has supported a dad who had to have four toes amputated after his GP misdiagnosed his infection as athlete’s foot. Michael Jones visited his doctor numerous times after noticing a black rash around his feet, but on each visit, his concerns were dismissed. Eventually, he was referred to the hospital and was diagnosed […]

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Cycling Accident Claims: Your Essential Guide

Cycling is an excellent way to stay active and commute sustainably, but accidents can happen. Michael Green, a keen cyclist and Express solicitor, sets out the steps you should take to prevent accidents, explains what to do if you are involved in a crash and answers common questions frequently asked by cyclists when making a […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Non-Legal Careers at Express: Turning my passion into a career…

What was your professional background prior to joining Express? I was a chef for 11 years. I’d always been a ‘tech nerd’ in my own time, building PCs and generally being the person who friends and family came to for tech-related issues. Why did you decide on a career change? When covid hit and restaurants […]

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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 […]

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Injured on the Slopes? Your Guide to Ski Accident Claims

Millions of Brits hit the slopes each year and recent reports show that participation is returning to pre-pandemic levels. While it is great that more people are enjoying winter sports, skiing remains an ‘extreme sport’ with a higher level of risk than many others. If the worst happens and you or a family member are […]

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