Essex Personal Injury Lawyers (EPIL) represents the dedicated personal injury team of Essex based law firm, Jefferies Essex LLP. With over 25 years’ combined experience in pursuing compensation on behalf of clients EPIL are well versed in pursuing all manner of personal injury claims ranging from simple road traffic accidents to complex medical malpractice claims. Utilising their specialist knowledge, EPIL can help support you through every stage of your claim catering their advice to your individual needs.
Drawing upon their years of experience, and employing their broad knowledge of different claims, EPIL are best suited to handling your personal injury claim to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Having qualified in 1993, Sarah Mitchell joined Jefferies Essex LLP in 1996 quickly rising to become a partner in 1999 and then Managing Partner in 2001. As Managing Partner Sarah has overall responsibility of the practice which includes staff training and support, finance, recruitment and compliance.
Since qualifying Sarah has specialised in Claimant personal injury work, specifically in the area of clinical negligence, and has worked on a number of high value, catastrophic claims over the years. In her time Sarah has secured high levels of compensation for many people in the Southend area who have suffered horrific injuries and required extensive long term rehabilitation and care.
Sarah understands the hardships that come about as a result of serious injuries and draws upon her years of experience to provide compassionate legal help for those in the most dire of circumstances.
Ben originally joined Jefferies in 2013, where he trained under Sarah Mitchell before qualifying in 2016. During this time, he demonstrated a high level of skill in handling personal injury matters and displayed expertise in complex medical negligence claims, including delayed diagnosis, birth injuries, and misdiagnosis cases.
Following roles at both regional and international law firms, Ben returned to Jefferies as an Associate to again work alongside Managing Partner Sarah Mitchell and to assist with the development of the growing department. He is an accredited APIL Senior Litigator, a personal accreditation for solicitors who meet rigorous criteria and possess the requisite experience across various areas of personal injury and clinical negligence work, demonstrating his ability to handle intricate, high-value cases effectively.
Outside the office, Ben is an avid car enthusiast with a keen interest in automotive mechanics. He attends several track days each year in his personal car and is in the process of restoring a classic BMW.
Nadine completed her LLB Law Degree at The University of Leicester and then completed her LPC LLM at the University of Law in London. Nadine has also previously worked as a Paralegal at a local firm.
Nadine assists Sarah Mitchell in a wide range of personal injury and clinical negligence matters such as claims involving road traffic accidents, accidents at work or accidents that have occurred in a public place and people who have suffered harm/injury as a result of negligence from a medical professional.
Outside of work, Nadine likes socialising with friends and family. Nadine also likes going to the gym and going on city breaks with her family.