Holding Manufacturers and Employers Accountable in Texas.
Farmers and agricultural workers rely on equipment and tools to perform physically demanding and dangerous tasks. When these machines malfunction or are defectively designed, the consequences can be catastrophic. At Williford Law, we represent clients across Texas who were seriously injured or lost loved ones due to defective tractors, augers, balers, and hand tools used in farm labor.
If you or someone you love was injured because of a faulty farm product, we are ready to investigate and fight for your right to compensation.
Common Types of Defective Farm Equipment and Tools
Many farm accidents trace back to dangerous or defective equipment. Below is a breakdown of common examples:
| Equipment or Tool | Defect Type | Potential Result |
| Tractors | Brake failure, rollover risk, lack of ROPS | Crushed limbs, spinal injuries, death |
| Power Take-Off (PTO) Units | Unshielded parts or improper cutoff | Amputations, entanglement injuries |
| Hay Balers | Jammed feed or no automatic shutoff | Crush injuries, limb entrapment |
| Augers and Grain Vacs | Exposed moving parts | Amputations, severe lacerations |
| Chainsaws or Power Tools | Kickback, wiring defects | Facial injuries, electrocution |
| Hand Tools | Poorly forged metal, snapped handles | Eye injuries, puncture wounds |
| Livestock Equipment | Defective gates or chutes | Broken bones, crush injuries |
These products may be inherently dangerous, but they should never be defectively designed, improperly manufactured, or lacking critical safety features.
Types of Product Defects Recognized Under Texas Law
In Texas, product liability law recognizes three main types of defects that can result in manufacturer responsibility:
- Design Defect – A flaw in the product’s intended design that makes it unreasonably dangerous
- Manufacturing Defect – A mistake or contamination during production that renders the product unsafe
- Failure to Warn (Marketing Defect) – Inadequate instructions or missing warnings about proper use or risk
Any of these defects can form the basis of a lawsuit if the product causes injury while being used as intended.
Who May Be Liable?
Depending on the circumstances of your injury, liable parties may include:
- Equipment manufacturers who designed or built a defective machine
- Retailers or distributors who sold faulty equipment without proper warnings
- Employers or supervisors who failed to train workers or ignored known hazards
- Maintenance companies that negligently repaired or failed to inspect dangerous machinery
Our legal team conducts full product analysis and partners with mechanical engineers and safety experts to determine what went wrong and who is responsible.
Serious Injuries from Defective Farm Equipment
We represent clients who have suffered:
- Amputations and crush injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Electrical burns and electrocution
- Facial trauma or eye injuries
- Severe lacerations or puncture wounds
- Wrongful death
Injured farmworkers are often left unable to return to their jobs, and may require lifelong medical care and support.
Compensation Available Under Texas Law
You may be entitled to pursue compensation for:
- Medical bills (past and future)
- Lost wages and reduced earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Physical impairment or disfigurement
- Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence
- Wrongful death benefits for surviving family members
We also evaluate whether the product is part of a known recall or subject to ongoing litigation, which can strengthen your claim.
Why Williford Law?
- Deep experience handling product liability and agricultural injury cases
- Strong relationships with engineering and forensic experts
- Personalized attention and no legal fees unless we win
- Relentless pursuit of justice, especially for injured workers
We are committed to holding powerful manufacturers and negligent employers accountable when their equipment causes preventable harm.
