Injured in a Lift Accident? We Can Help
Lift incidents can be distressing, from sudden stops to mechanical faults. Our solicitors provide clear legal guidance and practical support.
Trusted Legal Support for Lift and Elevator Incidents
Lift accidents can involve complex technical issues and multiple responsible parties. Our team advises on liability, evidence, and the Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIRB) process, managing communications with owners, management companies, maintenance providers, and insurers so the legal steps are handled carefully and efficiently.
What Is a Lift Accident Claim?
A lift accident claim arises where injury occurs due to negligence linked to the lift’s design, installation, maintenance, operation, or the management of the premises. Responsibility may rest with:
- Premises owners or occupiers, under the Occupiers’ Liability Act, where reasonable care to ensure safety was not exercised.
- Employers, under employers’ liability, where a safe place of work or safe systems were not provided.
- Manufacturers or installers, where a defect in design, manufacture, certification, installation, or commissioning caused the hazard.
Incidents include sudden stoppages and entrapment, mis-levelling, unexpected movements, door malfunctions, alarm or intercom failures, or falls linked to mechanical faults. Psychological injury can arise from entrapment and delay in response, and may be considered where supported by medical evidence.
How We Support You After a Lift Accident
We focus on clear advice, careful evidence gathering, and measured case management:
- Explain your rights, potential liability, and the PIRB process.
- Obtain medical reports and, where appropriate, psychological assessment.
- Secure incident reports, maintenance records, alarm/intercom logs, and CCTV.
- Engage engineering experts to assess mechanical faults or compliance issues.
- Prepare and submit your PIRB application, manage correspondence, and engage with insurers.
- If required, issue proceedings and represent you, explaining each step plainly.
Why Choose Us
Experienced Solicitors
Decades advising on occupiers’ and employers’ liability, lift defects, and complex multi-party claims.
Clear, Practical Guidance
We handle the process and paperwork, keep you informed, and set expectations at every stage.
Technical Insight
Access to engineering expertise and documentation to help establish how and why an incident occurred.
Nationwide Support
Offices in Dublin, Limerick, and Cork, assisting clients across Ireland in person or remotely.
Speak with Our Team
If you were injured in a lift or elevator incident, we can explain your options and next steps. Contact HOMS Assist for clear, confidential advice about your situation.
Lift Accident FAQs
Depending on the circumstances, responsibility may rest with the premises owner or occupier, a management company, a maintenance contractor, or the lift’s manufacturer/installer.
Even brief entrapment can be significant, particularly where alarms or intercoms fail or response is delayed. Medical evidence will guide whether any psychological injury is relevant.
Medical reports; incident and maintenance records; engineer or “competent person” inspection reports; alarm/intercom logs; witness details; photographs; and CCTV.
Most personal injury claims go to the Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIRB) first. We prepare and submit your application and engage with the other parties.
Generally, two years from the date of the accident or from when you became aware of the injury. Early advice helps preserve evidence such as logs and CCTV.
Many claims conclude through the PIRB process or settlement. If court is needed, we’ll represent you and explain each step.
Many matters resolve at PIRB stage or by settlement. If proceedings are necessary, we will represent you and keep the process clear and structured.
