We can help you claim
compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
Call: 0800 10 757 95
Both passenger lifts and goods lifts require a good deal of inspection and maintenance to ensure their safety. Naturally, if these are performed regularly and the lift is functioning well, there is little chance of any malfunction. However, where malfunctions do occur and they cause personal injury, those responsible for maintenance may well find themselves liable for any compensation claims made.
There is a legal requirement in both Scotland and the wider UK that the majority of passenger lifts be examined every six months; for goods lifts, including dumb waiters, an examination is generally required every twelve months. Any inspector performing an examination must report on three things: design, construction and condition.
This report will then be submitted to the owner or person responsible for the lift’s maintenance, who will then have a strict time limit within which to perform any repairs that are deemed necessary.
Several pieces of legislation are in operation to ensure the safe working of lifts. These are:
Interestingly, there are specific requirements relating to horizontal sliding door lifts that are installed in public places such as shopping centres, local authority housing and multi-storey car parks. Because of unique vandalism risks in these public places, those responsible for a lift’s operation must ensure there are measures in place enabling it to withstand safety hazards associated with vandalism.
There are numerous cases of compensation claims being made in Scotland by people who have suffered injury in lift shaft falls. Invariably, aside from instances where the injured person has negligently endangered his or her own safety, such claims will be successful.
No win, no fee compensation claims in Scotland
Personal injury claims exist to enable those who have suffered injury in accidents caused by others the opportunity to claim damages.
If you or a loved one has suffered injury as a result of another party’s negligence, you may be entitled to receive monetary compensation.
Our advisors can help you assess whether it might be in your interests to pursue a claim, and will do so without pressure and without obligation.
Should you then wish to proceed, we can appoint you with a no win, no fee lawyer who is suited to the details of your case.
Win or lose, you will not incur any fees, while our 100 percent compensation promise guarantees that no cuts will be taken from any damages you receive.
To find out more about how we can help you, echat or fill out an online claim form.
To speak directly with an advisor, call us, on 0800 10 757 95.
