Farm Legal Advice: Who is responsible for my machine injury?
You potentially could take action against the manufacturer as the machinery was potentially defective. Picture: iStock
Dear Stephen,Â
I recently injured myself on the farm on a piece of machinery I bought in the last month. I went back to the retailer and they would not take responsibility and said it was defective and I should take it up with the manufacturer. What are my options here legally?
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