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Express helps hairdresser who tripped over a paving stone

Express Solicitors are supporting a hairdresser who was left looking like she had ‘been in a fight with Mike Tyson’ after she tripped in the street.



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Raana Lowery and Princess Anne

Express Solicitors receives royal award for training graduates

Express Solicitors tops off a successful 2024 by becoming the first law firm to be a recipient of The Princess Royal Training Award for its graduate training programme.



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Best Companies

Express Solicitors in top 15 best UK law firms list

Express Solicitors has made further strides in various ‘Best Companies’ categories.



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People bouncing on trampoline

Express secures five-figure sum for mum injured at trampoline park

Express help nurse win personal injury case against Flip Out trampoline park



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Express Solicitors Listed in 2025 Chambers & Partners

Express Solicitors is continuing its run of success with further rankings in Chambers & Partners in the 2025 edition of Chambers UK



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Solider involved in hit and run

Express wins £100,000 settlement for ex-soldier hit by car

A former soldier was having a celebratory night out after spending six months being treated for groin cancer. But his night would turn into a disaster after he was run over by a car.



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Dad scarred for life after an e-cigarette blew up in his pocket

A dad was left scarred for life after his e-cigarette battery exploded in his pocket during a shopping trip with his family.



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Express Solicitors continues strong record in Legal 500

All the recent success at Express Solicitors has been acknowledged in the Legal 500 for 2025 as we have continued to be recognised as a Tier 3 firm, sitting among other leading and national law firms.



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What happens if I’ve had an accident on an e-Scooter after drinking?

It’s a common sight in city centres across England to see people on a night out going from bar to bar on e-Scooters. But festive partygoers using eScooters to bar hop and get home from their Christmas party could end up in jail. Adele Greenough, Partner in our Road Traffic Accidents department, said e-riders who […]

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Differences between criminal and civil law in the UK

Civil law and criminal law are two different things. Whether you want to understand which type of law your case falls under or you simply want to know more about how the law works in Britain, here we’ll look at the key differences between civil and criminal law. What is criminal law? Criminal law focuses […]

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Can I be sacked for having an accident at work?

If you have been unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident at work, it can be a stressful time. Even if you were able to avoid injury, if the accident was partially or completely your fault, you might be wondering: can you be sacked for having an accident at work? In this helpful guide, […]

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Express helps hairdresser who tripped over a ‘faulty’ paving stone

Express Solicitors are supporting a hairdresser who was left looking like she had ‘been in a fight with Mike Tyson’ after she tripped in the street. Tracey Hornby had popped out to post a letter on a break from her salon when she fell over an uneven paving stone. She was left with facial injuries […]

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What is mesothelioma? symptoms, causes, diagnosis & treatments

The dangers of asbestos have been well known for many decades. In particular, it has been understood since the mid-1960s that even small amounts of asbestos can cause potentially fatal illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural thickening, those conditions although some are now capable of treatment are still all serious and require […]

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People bouncing on trampoline

Express secures five-figure sum for mum injured at trampoline park

After Express helped a nurse from Preston win her injury case against Flip Out, another Express client has won their trampoline park injury case, securing a five-figure settlement in compensation. Natalee Smith was an employee at the Better Newquay Trampoline and Play Park in Cornwall and was on a training day when instructors encouraged workers […]

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What are the most common types of workplace accidents?

Top ten workplace accidents Recognising and addressing common workplace accidents is a must for both employees and employers. It can significantly reduce the risk of injuries, foster a safer workplace culture, and help the company avoid legal and financial repercussions. Let’s explore our top ten. 1) Slips and trips It doesn’t matter if you work […]

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Raana Lowery, Adele Greenough and Stephanie Warlow

Express Solicitors becomes first law firm to receive royal award for training graduates

Following all the success and recognition that Express Solicitors has had in 2024, the personal injury law firm is rounding off the year by accepting The Princess Royal Training Award. These prestigious awards, now in their 10th year, recognise outstanding commitment to learning and development. They’re open to all organisations in the UK and Ireland […]

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Best Companies

Express Solicitors in top 15 best UK law firms list

Express Solicitors has made further strides in various ‘Best Companies’ categories. We now rank 13th in the Best Law Firms category, up one place from last year; 63rd in the North West category, equalling last year’s ranking; and we’ve climbed 11 places to 83rd in the category of Best Large Companies. The Best Companies award […]

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The ups and downs of debt enforcement strategies

Vivien Chow, a trainee solicitor in our Consumer Claims Litigation Department, has written an article for Legal Futures discussing the various enforcement methods creditors can impose and the rights claimants have against insurers. Read more: Legal Futures (November 19, 2024) The ups and downs of debt enforcement strategies

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Guide to Personal Injury Claims from Car Accidents

Who is responsible for car safety?  All drivers are responsible for the safety of their passengers and other road users, and must adhere to the rules of the road as stated by the Highway Code. If you’re behind the wheel of a car, you owe a duty of care to take such care for the […]

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How Many Personal Injury Claims Go To Court?

When you first bring a personal injury claim, you may have visions of a courtroom and having to prove your claim in front of a judge and a jury. You’ll probably be pleased to know that only a small percentage of personal injury claims ever make it to court. And when they do, there is […]

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Guide: What is a Housing Disrepair Claim?

If you have been reporting issues with your home to your landlord, and they have not been taking any actions towards repairing these, leaving you feeling ignored, you may want to consider bringing a housing disrepair claim against them. Housing disrepair claims can be brought by tenants living in a rented property, usually owned by […]

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What is asbestos? Uses, health risks and more

Asbestos is a mineral known for its heat resistance, strength and insulating properties. It can be found in rock and soil and is composed of long, thin and fibrous crystals. We’ve used asbestos all throughout history, with evidence found in Greek and Egyptian ruins from the days of their empires. Today, asbestos is known for […]

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Express Solicitors Listed in 2025 Chambers & Partners

Express Solicitors is continuing its run of success with further rankings in Chambers & Partners in the 2025 edition of Chambers UK – a Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession. Not only has Express been ranked for Personal Injury for the first time, making its debut in Band 3, but it has maintained its […]

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Solider involved in hit and run

Express secures £100,000 settlement for ex-soldier hit by car

Neil Harmer, who served tours of Iraq and Afghanistan, was having a celebratory night out after spending six months being treated for groin cancer. But before he reached his local social club in Morpeth, Northumberland, he was mown down as he crossed the road outside and the driver fled the scene. Medics at Cramlington Hospital […]

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Dad with exploding vape pocket

Dad left scarred for life after an e-cigarette blew up in his pocket

During a shopping trip, Robert Kane noticed his jeans ‘started fizzing and sparking like a firework’ after his e-cig battery blew up in his pocket and melted the skin on his leg. He was rushed to the hospital where he was given a warm shower to remove the battery acid, peel off the scorched skin […]

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Express Solicitors continues strong record in Legal 500

  All the recent success at Express Solicitors has been acknowledged in the Legal 500 for 2025 as we have continued to be recognised as a Tier 3 firm proudly sitting among other leading and national law firms. The UK edition of The Legal 500 is a guide to the quality of lawyers and law […]

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Express Solicitors makes further strides in the top 200 law firms

The Lawyer Top 200 UK Law Firms list is now live, and Express Solicitors has improved on its ranking once again, coming in at 70th, up 10 places from 80th place in 2023. Turnover has been on the up for the past few years and the latest figures for the year ending August 2024 showed […]

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Express bucks PI sector trend with record results

Express Solicitors has smashed its own turnover target of £60m with its group turnover now coming in at £70.6m, up from £54m in 2023. Medical reporting agency Ontime Reports, part of the Express Group so part of the total, is up to £11.5m from £7.8m last year. Express Solicitors CEO, James Maxey said: “We set […]

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