Heavy Equipment Accident Defense Attorneys in Oklahoma
Heavy equipment manufacturers are often confronted with litigation concerning product liability or negligence. Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable attorneys have the technical expertise to work effectively with expert witnesses from within a company, as well as outside consultants, to deal with the technical complexities of equipment cases based upon design or manufacturing issues.
Oklahoma law permits evidence of the plaintiff’s negligence in such cases only as to the negligence cause of action, not the products liability cause of action. In defending your interests, the Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable legal team will work with you to:
- Make an early determination of case strategy, which is critical to the successful defense of product liability and negligence claims.
- Undertake early accident investigation and gathering of evidence concerning the product, accident scene, witness statement, emergency responder reports, photographs, etc.
- Prepare company witnesses for deposition to ensure their testimony tells the same story that will be presented to the jury at trial. This may involve the use of video to allow the witness to observe their demeanor and self evaluate their testimony.
Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable attorneys represent national companies that manufacture heavy equipment in the construction and equipment markets in defense of product liability and negligence cases, and for some act as national coordinating counsel. Let our expert team of trial lawyers help protect your interests.
