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FMCSA Webinar Examined Large Truck and Bus Crash Fatalities

By Slack Davis Sanger | November 30, 2015 |

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) discussed crash fatalities related to large trucks and buses in a November webinar examining the deaths of bicyclists and pedestrians in truck and bus accidents. The webinar was in support of U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx’s “Mayors’ Challenge for Safer People and Safer Streets” effort. The effort challenges…

Slack Davis Sanger Ranked on the 2016 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

By Slack Davis Sanger | November 12, 2015 |

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranked Slack Davis Sanger on the 2016 “Best Law Firms” list in the Metropolitan Tier 1 in Texas for their work in Personal Injury Litigation and Product Litigation. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of…

NTSB Tire Safety Report: Deficiencies in Registration and Recall System

By Slack Davis Sanger | November 11, 2015 |

In October 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its special investigation report on tire safety. The report states that the method by which tires are registered and recalled is ineffective.

Benefit for Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity

By Slack Davis Sanger | November 9, 2015 |

The Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity will present its third annual Urban Revival benefit Thursday evening, November 12, 2015, at Trinity Groves.

Dealing With Drone Mischief

By Slack Davis Sanger | October 14, 2015 |

Every day there seems to be a new story about trouble being caused by a drone somewhere. We’ve seen stories of drones flying over crowds at sporting events, a drone crashing into Kentucky’s Commonwealth Stadium before a football game, a drone crashing into the grandstands at the U.S. Tennis Open, as well as the alarming…

Slack Davis Sanger Attorneys Selected for Inclusion on List of 2015 Texas Super Lawyers

By Slack Davis Sanger | October 2, 2015 |

Attorneys Mike Davis, John Jose, Ladd Sanger, Michael Slack and Paula Sweeney were selected for inclusion on the 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list in recognition for their work in personal injury, aviation and aerospace, business litigation and product liability. Mr. Slack was also selected for inclusion on the Central & West Texas Region’s “Top 50” list.…

Bard Recovery IVC Filter: How Many Fatalities Must Occur Before a Mandatory Recall?

By Slack Davis Sanger | September 18, 2015 |

How many fatalities, or near fatalities, need to occur before a medical product manufacturer takes the faulty product off the market? Apparently no benchmark has been put to the test, as is the case with C.R. Bard’s Recovery inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. The device, implanted in patients who are at risk for blood clots,…

Second Meeting of Austin Managing Partners Forum Announced

By Slack Davis Sanger | September 18, 2015 |

AUSTIN, TX – The second meeting of the newly formed “Austin Managing Partners Forum” will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Husch Blackwell in Austin. The Forum, an initiative developed by the Austin Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, was created to provide networking and educational opportunities for managing partners from diverse…

Helicopter Fuel Systems Still Vulnerable

By Slack Davis Sanger | September 1, 2015 |

Investigative reporter Chris Vanderveen, KUSA-TV (Denver), posted a follow-up story to his July 27, 2015, report about the July 3 medical helicopter crash in Frisco, Colorado. Mr. Vanderveen interviewed Slack Davis Sanger aviation attorney Ladd Sanger for both stories.

How Safe Is Flying? The Evolution of Aviation Safety

By Slack Davis Sanger | July 24, 2015 |

Given the amount of airplane accidents dominating national news networks, many people are questioning how safe air travel is. Recent stories would suggest that air travel is becoming more dangerous, when in reality, it is becoming safer.