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Employees fundraise for St Ann’s Hospice
3 July 2025During May and June, our employees chose to support St Ann’s Hospice, a charity local to our south Manchester office, that supports patients with life-limiting illnesses by providing specialist care across Greater Manchester. Not only did Express sponsor the cycling jerseys for this year’s Tour de Manc, but five of our employees took part in […]
How to claim loss of earnings after an accident
2 July 2025If you’ve suffered an accident or injury that prevents you from working, it doesn’t take long for financial worries – especially lost income – to start piling up. The good news is that you may be able to claim back your lost earnings as part of a personal injury case, something many people don’t realise. […]
Are electric scooters legal to use on the road?
1 July 2025Over the last few years, the use of electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, has risen significantly. However, because their popularity has risen exponentially, the law around them has had to change just as quickly. This has resulted in confusion from e-scooter users and pedestrians alike. It boils down to one question: are electric scooters […]
Pride Month 2025
30 June 2025Our annual Pride Festival made a spectacular return this year, delivering a fantastic blend of high energy, entertainment and essential conversation. The highlight of the week was undoubtedly the appearance of the fierce and funny Bonnie Ann Clyde, from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 7! Bonnie Anne Clyde hosted a chaotic and brilliant music bingo […]
Northenden Community School summer raffle donation
30 June 2025We are delighted to have donated two hampers to the Northenden Community School summer raffle. Stewart Whittingham, a member of the school’s PTA, said: “The summer fair is our main fundraising focus helping to raise thousands for the school. In the past it has helped us buy computers for the kids and spruce up the […]
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act?
25 June 2025In the UK, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) is one of the most vital pieces of law in keeping the country safe and healthy. Whether you’re an employee or an employer, understanding this legislation is essential for ensuring your workplace remains safe and compliant. In this helpful guide, we’ll take you […]
Injury Awareness Week 2025 –Injured People Matter
23 June 2025Express Solicitors is supporting Injury Awareness Week, a public awareness campaign organised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping people who have been injured. The week aims to promote a better understanding of personal injury and the devasting impact injuries can have on people’s lives. It challenges harmful […]
Tenants take action over failures in social housing
17 June 2025Ruairi Blaney, a trainee solicitor in our Consumer Claims team, has written an article for Legal Futures discussing the rise in housing disrepair claims. He shares an important case that highlights how difficult and often insurmountable it can be for social tenants to enforce their contractual rights against their landlords. The case powerfully demonstrates the […]
What is the main legislation that covers work at height?
17 June 2025Working at height is one of the most dangerous tasks that takes place in the workplace — and there’s statistics to back it up. In 2022, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) stated that falls from height accounted for 24% of all fatal injuries that year, making it the single largest cause of workplace fatalities […]
Construction Head Injury Claims—Your Rights & How to Seek Compensation
12 June 2025Every June, Hard Hat Awareness Week reminds us that one oversight on site can change everything. A dropped tool, a faulty helmet, a slip from scaffolding; any one of these accidents could lead to a serious head injury. And when prevention fails, you need to know your rights. If you or someone you care about […]
Catering group manager forced to give up work after a walk in the park results in injury
11 June 2025Linda Kelsey’s injury happened when she was simply taking her pet bulldog for an early morning walk before work in her local park. Her dog’s lead brushed against a 150kg metal bin, and because the bolts holding it in place had rusted, that small knock was all it took for the bin to topple on […]
Express helps woman who nearly died after botched beauty procedures
11 June 2025Kelly Crees sought help from Express Solicitors after a cosmetic procedure, performed by a celebrity beauty consultant, went very wrong. Kelly, 43, from Margate, Kent had gone to Ricky Sawyer, who has performed procedures on Love Island stars and Katie Price, for a breast enhancement and a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift). But days after […]
A practical guide to helping brain injured clients
10 June 2025Principal Partner in our Occupiers’ and Public Liability team Sarah Mawdsley featured in a previous issue of APIL’s PI Focus having written an article that offered a hands on guide to organising claims involving brain injured clients. She covers things like the importance of supporting and working with the family, treatment and rehab and selecting […]
Workplace Head Injuries: Prevention, Response & Legal Rights
9 June 2025Every year, workers suffer thousands of workplace head injuries in the UK, many of them preventable. Whether it’s minor concussions or life-altering brain trauma, the risks are especially high in industries like construction, manufacturing and logistics. The 9th of June marks the start of Hard Hat Awareness Week 2025 in the UK and is a […]
Ollie’s Tips On Making the Most of a Careers Fair
6 June 2025Over the past 12 months, I have had the opportunity to travel to many different Universities in the UK, meeting so many passionate and enthusiastic future legal professionals. Many of them have left their mark and some even took the chance and joined Express Solicitors as Litigation Assistants and completed our Graduate Scheme. We always […]
Legal action begins after chemical leak at spa causes injuries
6 June 2025Express 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. Claim Notifications, a pre cursor to potential court action, have been sent to the Clifford Health Club and Spa on behalf of three former spa members. […]
Donation to The Kallipateira Moorhouse Foundation
5 June 2025We have donated £300 to The Kallipateira Moorhouse Foundation in support of Ben Moorhouse’s Angel of the North to Manchester and Prophet Elias Mountain extreme walking challenges. Ben set up the foundation in memory of his daughter Kallipateira who was stillborn at 37 weeks in October 2018. The foundation aims to raise awareness of stillbirths and support […]
How long does whiplash last? Everything you need to know
3 June 2025Whiplash is one of the UK’s most common road traffic accident injuries — often leaving people with pain, stiffness and discomfort that can make everyday life a struggle. If you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident that left you recovering from whiplash, you might be owed compensation. Whether you’re pursuing a compensation claim, or […]
How to claim for an accident at work
27 May 2025Accidents in the workplace can range from small traumas from slips and trips to severe injuries like lacerations or worse. If you’ve had such an experience in the workplace, understanding how to claim for an accident at work is the first step in making sure you receive the compensation and support you deserve. In this […]
Who is responsible for supplying employees with PPE?
21 May 2025When it comes to workplace safety, PPE is one of the most essential parts of shielding workers from health and safety risks and hazards. Whether it’s masks, hats, goggles or clothing, PPE comes in all sorts of forms all around the UK. But who is responsible for supplying employees with PPE? In this helpful guide, […]
Action for Brain Injury Week: On a Good Day – A Solicitor’s Perspective
20 May 2025This year, we are proud to support Action for Brain Injury Week, the annual initiative organised by the brain injury charity Headway. The campaign aims to raise awareness of brain injury, spark important conversations and highlight both the challenges and the resilience shown in the aftermath of trauma. The 2025 theme ‘on a good day’ […]