Express Solicitors News

Express Solicitors James Maxey Appears On BBC Radio 4 Show

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:17:00 GMT

Earlier today, Express Solicitor’s Founder and Managing Partner James Maxey was a studio guest on BBC Radio 4’s You & Yours programme. Summoned to Salford’s Media City to appear on the long running lunchtime consumer affairs show, he was grilled by presenter Shari Vahl on the firm’s position on whiplash claims resulting from road traffic accidents.

James outlined Express Solicitors’ role in the Personal Injury industry, clarifying how the firm does not ‘purchase’ cases from claims management companies but instead relies on advertising and personal recommendations from previous clients. He also debunked the myth that solicitors can pick and choose which medical experts they use, a common piece of misinformation often wrongly cited in the Personal Injury Law debate.

The issue has surfaced in the wake of comments last week by former justice secretary Jack Straw, dismissing whiplash as an ‘entirely artificial injury’. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Hammed Malik appeared alongside James and disputed Jack Straw’s claims about the medically recognised condition. He helpfully pointed out that the condition we now refer to as ‘whiplash’ was commonly diagnosed as early as the nineteenth century and that the vast majority of patients he saw had consistent, reliable testimonies.

Listen to the debate at on the BBC iPlayer

Express Solicitors is a leading national specialist personal injury law firm with a proven track record of securing fair compensation packages for victims of road traffic accidents. If you or a member of your family has been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault, please contact us today to discuss your claim free of charge with a specialist Road Traffic Accident Solicitor.

Express Solicitors Zaynab Awan Shortlisted For Award

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:19:00 GMT

Express Solicitors is pleased to announce that Zaynab Awan has been nominated for an award at 2012’s Manchester Legal Awards. She is one of only three nominees shortlisted in the Legal Executive Of The Year category, the awards serve to present and recognise the brightest legal talent across Greater Manchester.

The full list of nominees in all categories can be viewed here

Zaynab in particular has been recognised for ‘outstanding achievement as a contribution to the practice’ and also for her high levels of client care, loyalty and performance. The awards ceremony takes place at a dinner held at the Midland Hotel on 1st March.

Express Solicitors is particularly proud of Zaynab and her nomination, having seen her rise through the ranks from Litigation Assistant to Litigation Executive since joining the firm in 2009. Although specialising in Employer’s Liability claims, she also undergoes pro-bono work and has many other responsibilities within the practice.

She is no stranger to winning awards, as prior to joining Express Solicitors Zaynab was a recipient of the 'Sir Joseph Cantley' Scholarship from The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple and the Leonard Sainer Legal Education Foundation Award from London firm Dechert LLP: we wish her luck!

Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Claims

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:40:00 GMT

Express Solicitors is able to bring claims for injury and death on behalf of all 4,200 passengers and crew injured on the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which ran aground on a sandbar off the west coast of Italy on Friday 13 January 2011.

The owner of Costa Concordia, Carnival Corp, is an American-British company with headquarters in Miami in the US and Southampton in the UK.

With a registered office in the UK, Carnival Corp is bound by UK law and therefore cases can be brought by Express Solicitors not only for British people, but all those affected when the ship capsized near Giglio off the Tuscan coast, particularly if the trip was booked in the UK.

If you were injured on the Costa Concordia or you are the family or friend of a loved one who you believe is eligible to make a claim, call Daniel Slade now at Express Solicitors on 0800 294 6250.

Express Solicitors Partner Discusses Harveys Health Case in Law Society Gazette

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:26:00 GMT

Manchester, United Kingdom (10th January, 2012) – Express Solicitors, a national firm of fully accredited solicitors specialising in no win no fee claims, has featured in The Law Society Gazette in an article based around partner Daniel Slade’s representation of clients claiming they suffered breathing difficulties as a result of using a sofa protection spray from furniture retailer Harveys.

Daniel Slade has represented a number of clients complaining of shortness of breath and other symptoms (including stomach problems, extreme tiredness, sore throat and nausea) they say resulted from using the Harveys Sofa Protector Spray, which features heptane, a solvent known to cause dullness, headaches, nausea and vomiting. Harveys’ insurers have currently provided compensation of "up to several thousand pounds" to some of the claimants.

Mr Slade commented: "Commercial contractors wear a mask when using it, but there is no warning on the packaging when it is sold to the public." Harveys said: "We are fully aware of concerns regarding this product. Once we became aware of such concerns the product was immediately withdrawn from sale." A spokesperson for Express Solicitors commented: "Daniel has done a fantastic job helping clients receive compensation in such unfortunate circumstances, and we recognise that Harveys has withdrawn the product. In cases like this, people may find themselves uncertain of how to proceed, but seeking the advice of personal injury solicitors is the best way to begin. Now that Daniel and Harveys have both presented their respective sides in The Law Society Gazette, a widespread publication, we hope this case will receive the attention it deserves." For more information, contact Express Solicitors on 0800 294 6250 or visit www.expresssolicitors.com.

About Express Solicitors: Express Solicitors is a national firm of fully accredited solicitors, which pursues no win no fee personal injury and accident compensation claims for people throughout England and Wales. Express Solicitors comprises 60 employees including three partners and 20 fee earners. From their headquarters in Manchester, solicitors give free over-the-phone legal assessments before they visit accident compensation claimants at home or in hospital. Express Solicitors pride themselves on offering a personal service and can guarantee that whenever a client calls, they will be answered by a qualified personal injury claims solicitor who is quickly able to bring their case notes up on the screen in front of them.

Contact:
Gavin Redman
Express Solicitors
Tel: 0800 294 6250
Email: press@expresssolicitors.com

Express Solicitors Invests In Training Contracts For 2012

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 18:17:00 GMT

Express Solicitors is pleased to announce the award of two new training contracts for 2012. Alexandra Hirst, 27, and Craig Phillips, 25 will begin their contracts on 1st January. Both have both been with the South Manchester Personal Injury specialists since mid-2010.

“I’m really pleased to be awarded a training contract with Express Solicitors”, commented Alexandra, who forms part of Rachel Flannigan’s Road Traffic Accidents division. “I really enjoy the variety of work here and it is great to be working for a firm that is doing so well. The quality of training here is very good and as the firm is expanding, there are a lot of opportunities here”.

The two-year contracts will form the final part of their development before becoming fully qualified solicitors. The decision to award a pair of contracts for 2012 reflects Express Solicitors’ continued investment in the brightest local legal talent.

Craig, who specialises in Occupiers' Liability, Defective Premises and Animal Accident cases in a division led by Daniel Slade, cited the excellence in training and guidance at the firm as the reasons for his rapid progression since joining last year: “Throughout my career to date with the firm I have received the highest standard of training and assistance from solicitors and partners within the firm.

“I’m ecstatic to continue my development here. All staff members are friendly and approachable and as employees and trainees we have extensive resources available to research legal issues and keep fully up to date with developments in the law”.

Express Solicitors is a leading national independent specialist Personal Injury Law firm. If you would like to join the team, please see the recruitment page.