“Despite our obvious disappointment for the client, we still achieved a remarkable result. It’s not every day you will see a judge award full costs in this manner. Credit goes to our team, who fought the case all the way.” Olivia Mayhew, Trainee Solicitor, Employers’ Liability The Case The case revolves around our client, a care worker, who allegedly suffered a back injury when helping a resident into her bed. She didn’t believe the bed was appropriate for the resident, which subsequently caused her the injury. The Trial At trial the defendant argued the bed was in fact appropriate for use. Th ..read more

Louise began her legal journey at the University of Central Lancashire, where she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM). She went on to become a solicitor and complete her LPC at Liverpool John Moores University. Throughout the past two decades, she has specialised in costs and Personal Injury litigation, gaining extensive experience advising on a diverse array of cases, ranging from highly complex catastrophic injuries to portal disputes. In 2024, she took on the role of magistrate, volunteering her time to serve and support her local community. Becoming a magistrate For some time now, I’ve been c ..read more

As an Emerging Talent Officer and part of the wider Emerging Talent Team at Express Solicitors, my colleagues and I get plenty of opportunities to travel to universities and speak with students about a career in law. Over the past 12 months, we have travelled to universities all over the UK attending graduate fairs and law fairs. We have met so many passionate and enthusiastic individuals along the way and I am delighted to say that some of these students have since joined our Graduate Scheme here at Express Solicitors. When we attend a law fair, it is imperative that we bring along one of our ..read more

Olivia Mayhew, Trainee Solicitor in Employer’s Liability, reports on her achievement for her client in this recent case. The Defendant made an Application to withdraw their admission of liability in February 2023, some 2 months after their Defence had been filed and 34 months after their admission of liability in the Portal. The Defendant sought to withdraw their admission based on their belief that they had a realistic prospect of defending the matter based on reconsideration of evidence. The Defendant was invited to confirm their full liability response in writing on 3 occasions prior to iss ..read more

Under the HM Courts and Tribunals Service’s (HMCTS) plan, more than half of the courts across England and Wales were closed in the years between 2010 and 2019. The plan’s objective is to fund improvements to the court system, such as new digital services, by selling underused court buildings. The aim of the HMCTS is stated as: “To run an efficient and effective courts and tribunals system, which enables the rule of law to be upheld and provides access to justice for all.” In theory, this sounds positive, but reality paints a very different picture. In fact, the impact of the HMCTS plan has bee ..read more

On 4th January 2020, the claimant was walking along the pavement in a busy shopping area when she tripped on a raised metal grid which was surrounding the base of a tree. She sustained a fracture of the right radial head, and injuries to her face and mouth, and was left with permanent symptoms. Liability was denied by Suffolk County Council and proceedings were issued against them. In a case heard in Great Yarmouth CC (Norwich CC), Suffolk County Council stated that they had regularly inspected the area and therefore maintained that they could argue a “Section 58 Defence” pursuant to Section 5 ..read more

The Foundation was created, and is chaired by, Maggie Oliver, the former police detective who left Greater Manchester Police following her exposé of the Rochdale Grooming Scandal. In 2019 having resigned from her position as Detective with the Police several years ago, she established the Maggie Oliver Foundation to fight for justice for survivors of sexual abuse. The primary focus of the Foundation is to help survivors transform their Pain into Power. Claire Reddicen, an Associate Chartered Legal Executive with Express Solicitors has several years’ experience working on these harrowing cases ..read more

Background Prior to the Rule change the position was that if a Part 36 Offer was made by the other side and had not been accepted, and at Trial the Claimant failed to beat that offer then, although the Claimant had ‘won’ the Defendant was entitled to ask the Court to deduct from the Claimant’s damages the amount of costs they had incurred since the offer had been made. This could be many thousands of pounds and in some cases could wipe out the damages award. This is called Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting or ‘QOCS’. New Rules The Rule change means that not only can the Defendant ask the Court ..read more

Quick overview John Wick is attacked hundreds of times throughout the movies, with 162 attacks hitting him directly without being blocked. The most common attacks are punches and kicks, followed by being thrown to the floor or through glass. John’s worst injuries include walking with a limp, being stabbed multiple times, being shot and multiple falls from a great height. If John was to seek compensation for his injuries, he could be entitled to up to £286,000.  Cassian is by far the most successful assassin in his attempt to stop John Wick, followed by Zero. John makes it through nine sc ..read more

Express Solicitors represented the family of an injured child, which had unfortunately suffered catastrophic brain damage with life-long consequences. The parents of the injured child approached us 18 months after the incident had occurred. In addition to their distress, they were also experiencing great financial hardship due to high care costs for their brain damaged child. In the months following birth, the family was forced to move into a larger home with specialised facilities and were unable to work due to the constant care required, causing them to fall into debt. It was found that the ..read more