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How to make a workplace burn injury claim
10 February 2026A 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 […]
Can I make a CICA claim without a conviction?
9 February 2026If you’ve been through a violent crime, it’s completely normal to worry that you might not be believed, especially if nobody was convicted. A lot of people assume that means they can’t claim compensation. But that isn’t always true. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government scheme that can pay compensation to victims […]
Race Equality Week
8 February 2026In February we celebrated Race Equality Week, a UK-wide movement dedicated to addressing and dismantling the barriers that still exist in the workplace. This year’s theme, #ChangeNeedsAllofUs, serves as a vital reminder that achieving genuine, lasting equality is not the job of a few, but a collective responsibility for everyone in the professional community. To […]
How to make a hernia injury claim from lifting
6 February 2026Hernias 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 […]
Express fundraises for AvMA
4 February 2026Express has taken part in the AvMA (Actions Against Medical Accidents) bring and buy challenge, led by our Clinical Negligence team. AvMA provides vital information, support and advice to thousands of people affected by avoidable medical harm each year. The car boot-style sale took over our south Manchester headquarters’ Town Hall and had everything from […]
How lack of training causes manual handling injuries
3 February 2026If 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 […]
World Hijab Day 2026
1 February 2026To mark World Hijab Day, we recently hosted an event centred on the practice of veiling, not just as a religious requirement, but as a point of connection across many different faiths and cultures. The afternoon was a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to come together in an open, welcoming environment to learn, share and celebrate […]
How to make an lifting injury at work claim
30 January 2026If 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 […]
Supporting Tommy on his cancer journey
28 January 2026Express has played a small part in helping to bring joy to a south Manchester boy who’s fighting cancer. Six-year-old Tommy is dealing with cancer for the third time, after being diagnosed with Wilms tumour, a rare kidney cancer at just two years old. Him and his family are trying to raise money to fund […]
Manchester Arena attack victims supported by Express receive compensation
27 January 2026It 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 […]
Salon & beauty treatment injury claims — do you have a case?
27 January 2026Beauty 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 […]
Pavement trip claims
23 January 2026A 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 […]
Shop injury claims — Do you have a case?
21 January 2026A 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 […]
Express Chambers – the new name for Express Solicitors’ advocacy team
19 January 2026The 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, […]
Express helps mum who suffered long term effects of food poisoning
19 January 2026Beverley 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 […]
Winter donations from Express Solicitors
14 January 2026Over the course of the past few weeks, Express has been bringing a little bit of joy to two south Manchester schools, providing donations to their winter raffles. Seetal Sagar-Jhanji, a partner in our Employers’ Liability department, is a member of the South Manchester school St Bede’s College’s Parents and Friends Association. She said: “Express […]
No case too small
13 January 2026Head 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 […]
Pre-Action Protocol for personal injury claims
12 January 2026The 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 […]
How asbestos registers protect workers and support compensation claims
30 December 2025Asbestos 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 […]
Special and general damages explained
22 December 2025In 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 […]
What is negligence?
19 December 2025The 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 […]