Industrial settings demand reliable machinery. When equipment fails, the injuries are often catastrophic and the legal path forward can be complex. At The Ammons Law Firm, we help clients nationwide pursue claims against the manufacturers of defective machinery and industrial products.
Understanding Product Defects in Industrial Equipment
Defective industrial equipment often involves serious flaws in the product’s design, manufacturing, or safety labeling. A poorly engineered forklift, a power tool without a functioning guard, or a hydraulic lift with faulty sensors can cause devastating harm. Injuries in these cases may include amputations, burns, spinal damage, or traumatic brain injuries.
In product liability litigation, injured individuals do not need to prove negligence. Instead, they must show that the equipment was defective and that the defect caused their injury. Common types of product defects include:
- Design flaws that make a machine inherently unsafe under normal use
- Manufacturing errors that deviate from safety specifications
- Inadequate warnings or instructions for users
Our Industrial Equipment Injury Lawyer team collaborates with engineers, safety consultants, and medical professionals to build strong legal claims.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Industrial Equipment Failures?
Liability is not limited to manufacturers. Other parties may be held accountable, including:
- Component suppliers
- Product assemblers
- Distributors and retailers
- Third-party maintenance companies
In some cases, injured workers may pursue both a product liability claim and a workers’ compensation claim. While workers’ compensation typically covers medical costs and a portion of lost wages, it does not provide full recovery for pain, disability, or emotional harm. A product liability claim may fill that gap.
In a recent case, our firm recovered a confidential seven-figure settlement for a client crushed by defective machinery that lacked appropriate rollover protection. A detailed forensic review of the equipment exposed critical design failures.
Serious Injuries Caused by Equipment Malfunctions
Equipment-related injuries in industrial settings often result in long-term medical consequences. Our attorneys represent clients suffering from:
- Amputations due to exposed moving parts or lack of auto-shutdown systems
- Burn injuries from electrical shorts or flammable fluid leaks
- Spinal cord injuries caused by impacts, falls, or malfunctioning lifts
- Traumatic brain injuries from blunt trauma or collapsing structures
- Wrongful death in cases where the equipment failure was fatal
Our firm works with life care planners, economists, and medical experts to project long-term costs and assess full damages.
Why Timing and Evidence Matter in These Claims
Preserving the defective equipment is often essential to proving liability. The moment an accident occurs, it is critical that the product be secured and evaluated by experts. Our firm immediately issues preservation notices and retains forensic engineers to inspect the machinery before it is altered or destroyed.
Records such as equipment manuals, inspection logs, and compliance certifications are also critical in identifying failures. We also analyze whether safety standards set by OSHA, ANSI, or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers were met.
Legal deadlines vary by state, and some jurisdictions allow extended timelines if a defect was not immediately apparent. Legal consultation may be appropriate to determine eligibility for filing a claim.
Holding Manufacturers Accountable for Unsafe Equipment
The Ammons Law Firm has decades of experience in high-stakes litigation against product manufacturers. Our focus is on serious injury cases where a defect in industrial machinery caused avoidable harm. We understand the engineering behind these products and build each case with precision.
When a machine fails, the cost to the injured worker is not only physical, but also financial and emotional. Our Personal Injury Lawyers work to ensure our clients receive full legal consideration for all aspects of their recovery.
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