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Electric motorbike rider jailed after pensioner suffers life-changing injuries in collision

Margaret Scaldwell had to be placed in a medically induced coma after being hit by an electric motorbike. The driver has been sentenced to two years and three months.



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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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Express supports the family of man who died after an accident at work

Express Solicitors is supporting the family of Daniel Ames who was seriously injured in an accident at work and later died in hospital.



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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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Beyond the portal: child injury case offers critical lessons on valuation and costs

Carly Schofield, Partner in our Costs department has written an article for the Practice Notes section of the Solicitors Journal.



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E-scooters and the law

Adele 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 […]

The rise of beauty-based injury claims

While 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

Jake 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 […]

Training the next generation lawyer

Drawing 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, […]

Express helps motorcyclist ‘lucky to be alive’ after crash

Motorcyclist Callum Baldwin was severely injured when a van collided with him, throwing him from his motorbike. The collision was so forceful, the parked car he was thrown under lifted up and he suffered multiple injuries including a shattered jaw. Several of his teeth were fractured and bent out of shape and he bit straight […]

Express Wins Law Firm of the Year Award

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ve won Law Firm of the Year at the Modern Claims Awards. The prestigious event, hosted at the Rum Warehouse in Liverpool, was a celebration of the very best in our industry. Partners Adele Greenough and Carlos Lopez were delighted to collect the award on behalf of the entire team. This award marks […]

Express Wins Full Costs after Challenge in Court

“Despite our obvious disappointment for the client, we still achieved a remarkable result. It’s not every day you will see a judge award full costs in this manner. Credit goes to our team, who fought the case all the way.” Olivia Mayhew, Trainee Solicitor, Employers’ Liability The Case The case revolves around our client, a […]

Just a Small 50 Years in Law – Legal Futures

David Small, Solicitor and Partner in the Professional Support Department of Express Solicitors has had an impressive 50-year legal career. His principal role at Express is in training but he has a small caseload of personal injury cases. Today, at the age of 75, David enjoys his rewarding job at Express and still plays an […]

Express up for Law Firm of the Year

Express has been shortlisted in the ‘Law Firm of the Year’ category at the Modern Claims Awards 2024! Our entry showcased the amazing year we’ve had at Express, advancing 12 places in the Lawyer Top 100 Law Firm to #80, moving to our new HQ in South Manchester, updating our brand, acquiring two other South […]

Day in the life: An insight into my first sitting as a magistrate.

Louise began her legal journey at the University of Central Lancashire, where she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM). She went on to become a solicitor and complete her LPC at Liverpool John Moores University. Throughout the past two decades, she has specialised in costs and Personal Injury litigation, gaining extensive experience advising on a […]

Express Solicitors continues its support of The Maggie Oliver Foundation

Express Solicitors is proud to have renewed its partnership with The Maggie Oliver Foundation (TMOF) for a further year, marking the occasion with another donation. TMOF was founded by detective-turned-whistle-blower Maggie Oliver who exposed the Rochdale grooming scandal. The foundation supports survivors of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation. We are honoured to support TMOF’s life-changing […]

The role of a professional deputy in a clinical negligence case

Nicole James-Julio, Trainee Solicitor in Clinical Negligence, has written an article on ‘The role of a professional deputy in a clinical negligence case’ for Legal Futures. Nicole discusses the vast and complex responsibilities of a professional deputy and the kind of assistance a Claimant may need in this kind of situation. She also explores the […]

Express continues bold growth strategy with new director and additions to senior team

Personal injury law firm Express Solicitors is continuing to bolster its senior team by appointing Charles Layfield as its Chairman Non-Executive Director. Charles has been tasked with readying the firm for the next series of business growth and brings with him a wealth of experience from his various director roles in the legal, insurance and connected sectors. […]

Express solicitor reacts to verdict on trampoline park injuries

Former Flip Out Chester owners David Shuttleworth and Matthew Melling were given a fine of just over £6,000 each – despite 11 people breaking their backs in a seven-week period at their trampoline park while they were in charge. They also were ordered to pay £60,000 costs between them and carry out 250 hours community […]

David Dean discusses CRPS for Legal Futures

David Dean, Senior Associate Solicitor at Express Solicitors, has contributed an article for Legal Futures to raise awareness about pain conditions in personal injury and clinical negligence. In this blog, David highlights the complexities of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in a both a medical and legal context. David touches upon the diagnostic criteria for […]

Pensioner left in coma following electric motorbike collision

Margaret Scaldwell, 70, was left with a broken spine and lost all of her teeth when hit by an electric motorbike. The accident occurred when Margaret was crossing the road in Wigan and two men speeding on the bike ploughed into her, causing life-changing injuries. Margaret was put into a medically-induced coma. The impact of […]

Express strengthens Partnership With Headway

We are delighted to continue our support of leading brain injury charity Headway UK. The development will see Express Solicitors renew its corporate membership and join the brain injury solicitor’s directory for 2024. The national charity has a network of branches across the UK supporting people affected by brain injury and their families. Their mission […]

Mother-of-two fears mould-infested flat will kill her

Stacey Coveley, 37, from Clapham, is taking up a personal injury claim with Express Solicitors as a result of a severe mould problem in her South London council flat. Stacey, a mother-of-two, who suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is “petrified” that the mould problem in her flat will kill her. “My father died […]

Brother of man attacked by dog calls for a change in the law

David Roach’s brother John stepped in to help when a woman was attacked and bitten by a pit bull. When the dog turned on John too, he was left with severe physical injuries and the attack had a huge effect on his mental health. John died 18 months after the attack and now David is […]

Injured contestants on Netflix’s Squid Game seek help from Express

Contestants on Netflix’s new show ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ have instructed Daniel Slade, Chief Executive Officer (Legal) at Express Solicitors, to help them seek compensation for injuries they suffered during the show’s filming in January of this year. The contestants claim that they suffered injuries such as hypothermia and nerve damage as a result of […]