Elizabeth Rimell
Length of doing PI Work
13 years
Other Work
Clinical negligence
Details of Public Funding Franchise
n/a
Experience in cases brought on behalf of a survivor of abuse
Successfully claimed on behalf of 2 children who had been sexually abused by their step grand-father. The children had experienced emotional difficulties prior to the abuse and the Defendant had limited means thus involved ensuring that we achieved what was available and satisfying the Court this was appropriate. Successfully claimed on behalf of an adult woman in relation to sexual abuse by her uncle as a child. Claimant only reported the abuse in adulthood and I offered support during the criminal case, which resulted in a conviction and thereafter negotiated settlement as it was apparent the Defendant had limited means but a grandparent was funding the award. I took over a claim for another adult woman who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of her step-father. The criminal trial did not succeed but the Defendant compensated the victim through a civil claim. This involved detailed investigation of means. I have most recently accepted instructions for a child who was assaulted by a member of staff at a nursery school. No convictions were made owing to lack of forensic evidence and the age of the witnesses but Police are satisfied abuse took place.
Experience in cases brought on behalf of a survivor of abuse
Successfully claimed on behalf of 2 children who had been sexually abused by their step grand-father. The children had experienced emotional difficulties prior to the abuse and the Defendant had limited means thus involved ensuring that we achieved what was available and satisfying the Court this was appropriate. Successfully claimed on behalf of an adult woman in relation to sexual abuse by her uncle as a child. Claimant only reported the abuse in adulthood and I offered support during the criminal case, which resulted in a conviction and thereafter negotiated settlement as it was apparent the Defendant had limited means but a grandparent was funding the award. I took over a claim for another adult woman who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of her step-father. The criminal trial did not succeed but the Defendant compensated the victim through a civil claim. This involved detailed investigation of means. I have most recently accepted instructions for a child who was assaulted by a member of staff at a nursery school. No convictions were made owing to lack of forensic evidence and the age of the witnesses but Police are satisfied abuse took place.
Experience in similar types of cases, i.e. Family Mental Health work, Child Care, Education, Cases against Local Authorities
I have recently received instructions for an adult woman who was categorically failed by the Local Authority in relation to social work assessments, placing and monitoring. In my capacity as a personal injury solicitor I have claimed against and sued the Local Authority on a great number of occasions.
Expert Qualifications and experience
LLB Law 2:1 LPC APIL membership Accreditation by The Law Society (Personal Injury) Previous and existing caseload
Memberships of Associations involved in the sphere of Child Abuse/ Work with the mentally handicapped
I approached the local Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre in October 2013 and attended a meeting with the management and independent sexual advisors. Since that meeting clients have been referred to me on a monthly basis and I am continuing to work on other local contacts related to this area of the law. Similarly I approached a larger Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Coventry) in January 2016 and am now set up to have conferences with their advisors and users via Skype.
Relevant Courses attended or articles/ books written (for experts we are interested in Report writing and courtroom skills)
Attended 2013,2014 & 2015 Child Abuse Conference in London
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