In the state of Louisiana, a successful lawsuit regarding faulty machinery or equipment will prove that the machinery was, in fact, defective; and that the retailer, distributor, installer, or maintenance company is responsible for the condition that led to the failure.
A Thibodaux faulty machinery lawyer would also try to prove that the plaintiff was using the machinery as intended. In instances where an employee is injured due to the failure of a piece of equipment, it may be possible to recover compensation if the employee was directed or compelled to use the machinery in a way that was unsafe even if that method was against manufacturer recommendations.