Farm Legal Advice: Who is responsible for my machine injury?

If a product is defective, and you are injured or your property is damaged as a result, you may be entitled to damages

You potentially could take action against the manufacturer as the machinery was potentially defective. Picture: iStock

Dear Stephen, 

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?