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Know your rights and stay safe at work: The biggest causes of workplace injury
12 May 2025No matter where you work, workplace safety should always be paramount for employers and employees alike. From back strain typically found in offices to more severe crushings or maimings found in factories, understanding safety in your workplace is essential for the wellbeing of yourself and colleagues. But what are the biggest causes of workplace injury? […]
Cultural Food Night
9 May 2025Cultural Food Night The EDI Network held its cultural food event and, as per previous years, was incredibly popular with most of the food being gobbled up within the first hour! Thanks to all those who contributed delicious dishes and also to those who turned up to patiently wait their turn to sample all the […]
Pavement Trip Hazards in the UK: Can You Make a Claim?
9 May 2025Although pavements are a routine part of daily life, they can sometimes lead to personal injuries ranging from minor cuts to severe trauma or even brain damage. These incidents often occur when pavements are uneven, or their height poses a tripping hazard. But what exactly is the pavement trip hazard height in the UK? In […]
Raising money for Alzheimer’s research
8 May 2025Our employee nominated charity for March and April, was Alzheimer’s Society, suggested by Tayla James, a trainee solicitor in our Occupiers’ and Public Liability department. Thanks to our generous staff, we raised £310 for the charity which will go towards funding much needed research into the disease.
How Common Are Workplace Electrical Injuries in the UK?
6 May 2025According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), an estimated 561,000 workers in the UK were the victim of non-fatal injuries at work in 2022/23. While electrical incidents make up a smaller portion of these, they can be among the most serious, and were present across all sorts of industries — from construction sites to […]
Express Solicitors CEO Shares Insights into Growing One of the UK’s Leading Personal Injury Firms
2 May 2025James 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 […]
AI in personal injury – the future
30 April 2025Philip 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 If you have been injured through […]
Two Highly Commended accolades at the Modern Claims Awards
30 April 2025We 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 […]
Express Solicitors continues growth trajectory with second acquisition of the year
29 April 2025Top 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 […]
When to Claim: Time Frame For Claiming Compensation After A Work Accident
28 April 2025If 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 […]
Express kicks off a series of deals by acquiring data and cyber crime law firm
23 April 2025Top 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 […]
How is Fault Decided After a Car Accident in the UK?
22 April 2025Car 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 […]
Easter donation to CAFT
10 April 2025We have donated £250 to The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust’s Easter egg appeal. Throughout the Easter period, CAFT will welcome around 2,800 children to the farm, and each will receive an Easter egg as part of their holiday programme. Our Communications Officer Rosario Monachino and Marketing Executive Ben Allan had a tour of the site to see […]
How a Good Personal Injury Solicitor Can Make All the Difference
3 April 2025Personal 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 […]
Motorcycle Accident Claims: Your Essential Guide
1 April 2025Motorbikes 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 […]
Express team wins charity football tournament
28 March 2025An Express team of footballers took part in a charity football tournament organised by Mandem Meetup and the Manchester FA, an event set up to raise awareness of men’s mental health issues. Our tournament entry fee will go towards supporting Mandem Meetup. We’re proud to share that the team not only represented us brilliantly but also came […]
Express Solicitors welcomes new senior clinical negligence solicitor
26 March 2025Express 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 […]
Attending the Headway and Spinal Injuries Association charity balls
26 March 2025We recently had a great time attending two charity balls in support of two outstanding organisations we work closely with. Firstly, we attended the Sapphire Ball hosted by Headway Central Lancashire. As much as £9,000 was raised to support Headway’s work in assisting individuals affected by brain injuries. Then, we helped raise funds for the Spinal Injuries Association by […]
Express Solicitors readies itself for further growth
26 March 2025Express 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 […]
My Training Contract – Kate Hall
19 March 2025My 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 […]
Why expert evidence is vital for amputee clients
18 March 2025Max 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. If you have been […]