At Breit Biniazan, we believe workers should be safe on the job. It seems like a reasonable concept, but millions of American workers are injured on the job every year. Many of these injuries are the result of defective or dangerous equipment.
When faulty machinery leads to personal injuries, there are several possible liable parties, from the manufacturer to the distributor. Identifying those responsible and holding them accountable is a complicated task, but one the personal injury attorneys of Breit Biniazan are dedicated to.
If you or a loved one were seriously or fatally injured by defective machinery, our attorneys will help you receive the compensation you’re due.
For a free, confidential case evaluation with a member of the Breit Biniazan legal team, call 855-338-3092.
Common Machinery Defects
When something goes wrong with equipment, it is the result of one of three kinds of defects:
Defective Design
When the design of machinery is defective, it is inherently dangerous. For example, if a machine doesn’t feature adequate safety guards in its design or is prone to overheating, its design is flawed and dangerous.
Defective Manufacturing
When a piece of machinery is not manufactured correctly, it can also be dangerous. If it is assembled incorrectly or low-quality materials were used during manufacturing, it can lead to injury for the user.
Defective Marketing
Users of equipment need to understand its dangers or limitations in order to use it safely. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to provide appropriate warnings or instructions.
These defects can occur in many different kinds of equipment and cause truck accidents, in addition to other accidents involving machinery. At Breit Biniazan, we regularly stand up for clients who have experienced defects with the following types of machinery:
- Forklifts
- Cranes
- Saw guards
- Power tools
- Circular saws
- Bulldozers
- Backhoes
- Graders
- Excavators
- Wheel loaders
Types of Accidents & Injuries Caused by Defective Machinery
It’s called “heavy machinery” for a reason, and accidents involving this big equipment tend to lead to catastrophic or even deadly injuries. These accidents occur most often in work environments in which this machinery is used, like the construction, agriculture, maritime, and manufacturing industries.
Defective machinery, similar to defective products, leads to a variety of different kinds of dangerous accidents, including:
- Workers falling or being hit by falling objects
- Workers becoming trapped between equipment or within moving parts
- Fires, explosions, and electrocutions on premises
- Exposure to toxic chemicals and other harmful substances
When these and similar accidents occur, the injuries often include:
- Amputation of limbs
- Severe burns and disfigurement
- Broken bones
- Serious lacerations and scarring
- Neck and spinal cord injuries
- Partial or complete paralysis
- Head and brain injuries, including TBI
- Loss of hearing/vision
- Torn ligaments and other internal injuries
Choosing a Defective Machinery Law Firm
When it comes to defective machinery cases, those injured are often forced to fight the big corporations who manufacture, distribute, or market the equipment. With big profits, big lawyers, and big egos, they’ll do everything they can to quiet the victims of their mistakes.
The personal injury attorneys of Breit Biniazan aren’t afraid to stand up to these corporations in court. We have the experience and the grit it takes to defend the victims of defective machinery accidents. We’ll carefully investigate your case to track down those at fault and hold them responsible.
Begin your case with a free and confidential consultation. Call 855-338-3092 to get started with the personal injury lawyers at Breit Biniazan.
