Press Articles

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Truck Safety: From Bad to Worse

By Slack Davis Sanger | April 5, 2010 |

Truck driver fatigue and inattention already are significant problems – and the influx of personal electronic equipment and gadgets can only make things worse.

Recall: Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint Systems

By Slack Davis Sanger | February 5, 2010 |

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Mico infant child restraint systems.

NTSB Calls for Improved Motor Carrier Oversight

By Slack Davis Sanger | December 9, 2009 |

“The traveling public should expect that any motorcoach they ride complies with all of the safety criteria imposed on every other commercial passenger vehicle within our borders.”

Recall: Lerado Infant Child Restraints

By Slack Davis Sanger | October 28, 2009 |

According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Lerado is recalling certain miaModa infant child restraints and bases.

Distracted Driving

By Slack Davis Sanger | September 30, 2009 |

It’s no surprise that large trucks account for more than their share of crashes and highway deaths, and research shows that truck driver fatigue is often the cause. Add an on-board computer or texting device to the mix – and you have a recipe for disaster.

Pirelli Tire Recall

By Slack Davis Sanger | September 3, 2009 |

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has sent notice that Pirelli is recalling certain Pirelli Pzero Corsa tires.

Texas and Trucks

By Mike Davis | August 11, 2009 |

Texas has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in trucking injuries and deaths. There are critical, time-sensitive aspects to investigation and discovery in truck crash cases that require prompt attention and thorough investigation.

Air Ambulance Safety Ruling in New Mexico

By Slack Davis Sanger | July 1, 2009 |

Air ambulance safety has been greatly enhanced by a recent New Mexico Supreme Court decision affirming an appellate court opinion that holds hospitals responsible for screening the competency of the air ambulance operators they hire, said Mike Slack, the lead trial attorney on the case. The district court in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico heard the motion…

Building Injustice Indeed

By Mike Davis | June 20, 2009 |

Slack Davis Sanger supports the findings in “Building Austin, Building Injustice,” a 68-page study, sponsored by the Workers Defense Project, about poor working conditions in Austin’s construction industry.

FDA MedWatch: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Products

By Slack Davis Sanger | June 16, 2009 |

FDA notified consumers to discontinue use of three Zicam Nasal Gel/Nasal Swab products sold over-the-counter as cold remedies because they are associated with the loss of sense of smell that may be long-lasting or permanent.