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What Went Wrong on Southwest Flight 1380? USA Today Speaks with Ladd Sanger on the Emergency Landing that Killed One Passenger

By Slack Davis Sanger | April 26, 2018 |

In the aftermath of the engine failure on the Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, federal investigators are focusing on a broken metal fan which could signal a need for more inspections of metal fatigue of planes. USA Today interviewed Dallas Managing Partner Ladd Sanger to discuss the implications this incident could have on the way airlines…

Are Helicopter Tours Safe? CGTN America Interviews Michael Slack on the Safety of Open-Door Helicopter Tours

By Slack Davis Sanger | April 20, 2018 |

One week after a Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) AS350 crashed into the East River in New York killing five passengers, CGTN America spoke with Partner Michael Slack about the series of accidents that’s putting the spotlight on sightseeing helicopter safety. In particular, the safety of open-door helicopter tours has been the subject of scrutiny following…

NBC New York Interviews Michael Slack and Ladd Sanger on the Safety Issues of Liberty Helicopter’s Harnesses

By Slack Davis Sanger | April 20, 2018 |

WNBC in New York interviewed Partners Michael Slack and Ladd Sanger on the deadly safety mechanics involved in the Liberty Helicopter tour crash in the East River, which killed five passengers on board when they were unable to escape from their harnesses. A simulation training video demonstrated the complicated, multi-point harness like the one used…

Texas Lawyer Features Ladd Sanger’s Promotion to Name Partner; Firm Name Changed to Slack Davis Sanger

By Slack Davis Sanger | April 6, 2018 |

As featured in Texas Lawyer, Ladd Sanger was promoted to name partner and the name of the firm to Slack Davis Sanger. Sanger, an FAA-licensed commercial airplane and helicopter pilot, has focused his practice on air crash litigation and has litigated cases in multiple states and federal courts around the U.S. He has been with…

Slack & Davis Announces Name Change to Slack Davis Sanger

By Slack Davis Sanger | April 2, 2018 |

— Dallas Managing Partner Ladd Sanger added as name partner — AUSTIN, TX – Slack & Davis, L.L.P, a national and international personal injury law firm, announces the inclusion of Ladd Sanger, Managing Partner of the Dallas office, as a name partner, which has changed the firm’s name to Slack Davis Sanger LLP. Sanger, an…

USA Today Turns to Michael Slack on Liberty Helicopters Crash in the East River in New York

By Slack Davis Sanger | March 14, 2018 |

Five passengers were killed after an Airbus (fka Eurocopter) helicopter AS350 crashed into the East River in New York on Sunday, March 11. USA Today profiled the crash in the article, “Liberty Helicopters crashed 3 times in 11 years around New York City, twice with fatalities,” and turned to Partner Michael Slack for insight. As…

Austin Managing Partner Forum Meets to Discuss “Artificial Intelligence: A Seismic Shift for Legal”

By Slack Davis Sanger | March 14, 2018 |

Advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming businesses worldwide and the legal industry has taken notice – even Silicon Valley is making large investments in this arena with many companies targeting legal services. Austin Managing Partner Forum’s (MPF) most recent meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2018, hosted by Winstead PC, had the…

John Davis Selected for Inclusion on Super Lawyers 2018 Texas Rising Stars List

By Slack Davis Sanger | March 14, 2018 |

Attorney John R. Davis was selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers 2018 Texas Rising Stars list for his work in class action/mass torts, plaintiff and consumer law. Leading the firm’s class action, pharmaceutical and device litigation team, this marks the 1st year Mr. Davis has been listed as a Rising Star. Super Lawyers is…

Exclusive Interview for February Sweeps: News 4 San Antonio Features Ladd Sanger on the Deadly Loophole of Hog Hunting Helicopters

By Slack Davis Sanger | February 20, 2018 |

Feral hog hunting from helicopters is big business in Texas, however it also carries big risks that can have catastrophic consequences. News 4 San Antonio interviewed Ladd Sanger on the dangers of these hog hunting excursions, as well as the lawsuit he is handling for Thomas Swan, a Medina County organic farmer, who was injured…

Mike Slack and Ladd Sanger Interviewed on the Deadly Grand Canyon Helicopter Crash

By Slack Davis Sanger | February 20, 2018 |

An Airbus EC-130 helicopter (fka Eurocopter) crashed in the Grand Canyon on Saturday February 10, 2018, leaving three dead and four in critical condition. Arizona Daily News, The Arizona Republic, KSNV Channel 3, FOX 5 Vegas, Las Vegas Review Journal and Univision Las Vegas turned to Mike Slack and Ladd Sanger, who have handled numerous…