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Charlie’s Story – rebuilding family life after a birth injury

Our clients Kayleigh and Charlie are the focus of the latest Rebuilding Shattered Lives campaign film from APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers).



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NHS worker injured in Farmer’s Dog pub carpark starts legal action

An NHS worker is seeking compensation after falling and breaking her ribs in Jeremy Clarkson’s Farmer’s Dog pub car park.



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Express Solicitors helps society as well as injured people, new report shows

We have added to our achievements and purpose by evidencing the substantial effect we have on society as a whole as well as the injured people we represent.



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Manchester Arena attack victims supported by Express receive compensation

After nine years, Manchester Arena attack victims supported by Express Solicitors have received compensation.



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Express Chambers – the new name for Express Solicitors’ advocacy team

The established advocacy team at Express Solicitors has launched its own brand identity and will now be known as Express Chambers.



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Express helps mum who suffered long term effects of food poisoning

Beverley 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.



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Charlie’s Story – rebuilding family life after a birth injury

Our clients Kayleigh and Charlie are the focus of the latest Rebuilding Shattered Lives campaign film from APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers). After what Kayleigh describes as a ‘catalogue of errors’ while she was in labour, Charlie was starved of oxygen for 11 minutes, suffered irreversible brain damage and was born with cerebral palsy. […]

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How to report a gym injury in the UK

A gym injury can catch you off guard. One minute you’re focusing on your workout. The next, you’re in pain, embarrassed, or wondering if people think it was your fault. If you’ve been injured at a gym or leisure centre, reporting it properly matters. It helps you receive the right medical care, creates a clear […]

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Preparing for Your Pupillage Interview: 10 Top Tips for Success

Are you an aspiring barrister unsure how best to prepare for your pupillage interview? A year on, Emily Mawdsley reflects on her own interview experience and shares her top tips. Tip 1: Research the Chambers The website and LinkedIn page of the Chambers in question is a good place to start. Who are the existing […]

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What are your rights in the gym?

A gym should be a place where you feel stronger and more confident. But accidents happen more often than people realise. This could be a slip in the changing rooms, a near miss with a loose cable or even a machine that doesn’t feel right. If you’ve been injured, it’s normal to feel embarrassed or […]

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How to gather evidence after an accident

If you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s completely normal to worry you didn’t do the right things at the time. You might be asking yourself what evidence you should have collected, whether you’ve already missed your chance, or if you can still make a claim. This injury evidence guide is here to make things […]

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Do I need a solicitor to make a CICA claim?

If you’ve been injured in a violent crime, even thinking about a CICA claim can feel like a lot. You might be dealing with shock, anxiety, disrupted sleep, or simply trying to get through each day. Paperwork is often the last thing you want to deal with. So, do you need a solicitor for a […]

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How much compensation can I get from the CICA scheme?

If you’ve been injured as a result of a violent crime, it’s natural to wonder how much compensation you might receive from the CICA scheme and whether making a claim feels manageable right now. You may still be coming to terms with what happened while also dealing with the impact on your health, work and […]

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How long does a CICA claim take in 2026?

If you’ve already been through a violent crime, the waiting can feel like a second ordeal. If you have applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), you might be waiting for some time. So, how long does a CICA claim take in 2026? At the moment, many CICA claims are still being decided in […]

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Top 5 reasons CICA claims are refused

If your CICA claim has been refused, it can feel like you’ve been knocked back all over again. You’ve already been through something traumatic. Then you’re asked to explain what happened, provide evidence and wait for a decision, only to be told no. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) makes decisions using strict rules about […]

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NHS worker injured in Farmer’s Dog pub car park starts legal action

An NHS worker is seeking compensation after falling and breaking her ribs in Jeremy Clarkson’s Farmer’s Dog pub car park. Elizabeth Palmby, 68, broke her ribs and had to have surgery on her hand after tripping on temporary metal covers. Surgeons had to remove metal fragments from her hand and she has now been left […]

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How does a claim for a burn injury in a public place work?

Suffering a burn in a public place can be a painful, distressing experience. Whether you were scalded by a hot drink in a café, burned by faulty equipment in a hotel, or injured during a treatment at a salon, the aftermath can leave you unsure what to do next or who’s responsible. Under public liability […]

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Express Solicitors helps society as well as injured people, new report shows

We have added to our achievements and purpose by evidencing the substantial effect we have on society as a whole as well as the injured people we represent. A new report, compiled by Pragmatix Advisory, a leading independent research group, looked at the Manchester firm’s figures from 2024 and comprehensively assessed the impact on injured […]

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How to make a workplace burn injury claim

A 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 […]

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Can I make a CICA claim without a conviction?

If 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 […]

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How to make a hernia injury claim from lifting

Hernias 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 […]

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How lack of training causes manual handling injuries

If 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 […]

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How to make an lifting injury at work claim

If 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 […]

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Manchester Arena attack victims supported by Express receive compensation

It 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 […]

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Salon & beauty treatment injury claims — do you have a case?

Beauty 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 […]

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Pavement trip claims

A 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 […]

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