How to deal with Surveillance evidence As a Claimant lawyer, the allegation of Fundamental Dishonesty or the use of surveillance by the Defendants has almost become a normal stage of pursuing a claim for personal injury. It is as …
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How to run a successful Service User claim- A Claimant’s Perspective
The Law – Section 4.3(8) of the Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury (Employer’s Liability and Public Liability) Claims. This Protocol does not apply to service user claims and it states such claims for damages in relation to harm, …
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Escaping Fixed Costs
The extension of the RTA fixed costs regime and new claims portal process came into effect for employer’s liability and public liability claim in July 2013 and in one fell swoop changed the landscape in respect of the recovery of …
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Using Electronic signatures in Witness Statements.
Solicitors have traditionally sought to obtain handwritten or ‘wet ink’ signatures from their Clients on Court documents in Personal Injury matters, particularly when preparing to serve documents such as Witness Statements and List of Documents. In the most part this …
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Legal Considerations for Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers, whether they be employed by the NHS or a private company are often exposed to very high risks of injury during the course of their employment due to the nature of the work they undertake and can involve …
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Service by email – should the Civil Procedure Rules be changed?
In 1971, over 47 years ago, a Mr Ray Tomlinson, computer engineer, sent the very first email. This was a test message to himself, which he sent to a computer that was placed right next to the computer he had …
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Fundamental Dishonesty – What do we need to know?
Qualified One Way Costs Shifting (“QOCS”) rules were introduced into the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) on 1st April 2013 as part of Lord Justice Jackson’s reforms. The rules are contained within CPR 44.13 – 44.17 and CPR44 Practice Direction Section …
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CHANGES TO TREATMENT FOR POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND CHRONIC PAIN FOLLOWING INJURY
After suffering from a significant spinal injury while taking part in Channel 4’s show, The Jump, British gymnast Beth Tweddle had to seek the support of a psychologist to help her deal with her debilitating injury. Now, happily, 3 years …
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Why you should NOT take a pre medical offer.
When Ms Shah went into her local Marks and Spencer store, little did she think she would be leaving with more than just her shopping. As Ms Shah entered the store she slipped on a wet floor, falling onto her …
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Lockdown run part 2
Forever Manchester supporter, Express Solicitors, are set to launch the second and latest round of their Virtual Lockdown Run to fundraise for the charity. Back in summer this year, while in the middle the strictest lockdown restrictions, the team at Express …
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Delay in Cancer Treatment can cause unnecessary psychological distress.
We all know how challenging recent times have been, what with the Lockdown, the inability to see and cuddle those we love, the worry of losing our jobs and the inevitable financial hardship that may follow. But what if, …
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What are my Employer’s Responsibilities in the Workplace?
Not only does an employer have a legal duty towards you and your colleagues, but they also have an ethical and moral duty to ensure that everyone they employ is kept safe from physical or psychological harm. In other words …
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Pedestrians v MIB untraced rejections: On the road to nowhere?
This article was published on 7th September 2020 in Litigation Futures. To read the article click here I have dealt with hundreds of MIB untraced cases in my 16 years at Express Solicitors and have had plenty of cause to …
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A Minor Issue (Article published in APIL Magazine)
Published in the April edition of The APIL magazine You may be aware of the recent Court of Appeal case of Aldred v Master Tyreese Sulay Alieu Cham [2019] EWCA Civ 1780 and its unfavourable result for Claimants. Briefly, the …
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Covid 19 in the workplace
As the world-wide spread of Coronavirus continues to make headlines, it paves the way for new areas of risk in the workplace. Whilst we have seen the obvious trend of employers failing to implement social distancing measures, a lack of …
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Businesses not taking the appropriate care to prevent transmission of coronavirus to members of the public.
Whilst many businesses and local authorities are making every effort to comply with the new government guidelines relating to coronavirus, unfortunately this is not always the case and people have sadly contracted the virus as a result. Since the outbreak …
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Covid-19 and Lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The global pandemic has taken us all by storm. As with anything that isn’t planned – problems can emerge. I will be looking at employers’ liability issues that have arisen due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Firstly, I would like to …
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COVID-19 Vs GRADUATE RECRUITMENT
Did you click because we put Graduate Recruitment in the heading or was it the Coronavirus? Whatever your reason, fact is we are dealing with a pandemic that continues to grip economies across the globe. Whereas the likes of Heinz …
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My Whole Self day
In January 2020 I had the pleasure of completing the Mental Health First Aid England qualification. I am now one of two certified Mental Health First Aiders at Express Solicitors. Our goal is to change the conversation about mental health …
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Work experience at Express Solicitors
Work experience at Express Solicitors ltd has been very compelling and insightful for me. Upon first arrival I felt immediately comfortable within my surroundings, amongst the members of the admin team at reception. These people were extremely welcoming and helpful …