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Five Slack Davis Sanger Attorneys Selected as 2018 Texas Super Lawyers

By Slack Davis Sanger | September 7, 2018 |

Managing Partner Mike Slack, Dallas Managing Partner Ladd Sanger, Fort Worth Managing Partner John Jose, Partner Mike Davis and Of Counsel Paula Sweeney have been named to the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list for recognition of their work in personal injury, aviation and aerospace. Slack, Davis, Jose and Sweeney have been named Super Lawyers since…

Six Slack Davis Sanger Attorneys Named Among The 2019 Best Lawyers in America

By Slack Davis Sanger | August 15, 2018 |

Six Slack Davis Sanger attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The 2019 Best Lawyers in America© list. This year marks the 21st consecutive year Managing Partner Mike Slack and Of Counsel Paula Sweeney will be named to the list; and the 11th consecutive year that Partners Mike Davis, Ladd Sanger, John Jose…

103 People Survive Fiery Crash of Aero Mexico Flight 2431: Why Did the Plane Crash?

By Slack Davis Sanger | August 2, 2018 |

Why Did Aero Mexico Flight 2431 Crash? Based upon passenger reports and video taken by passengers on the Aero Mexico Flight 2431 which crashed near Durango, Mexico on July 31, 2018, the aircraft took off in adverse convective weather conditions commonly referred to as a thunderstorm. Passengers reported the aircraft started its takeoff roll in…

The Challenges of Flying WWII Aircrafts: Michael Slack Interviewed by KXAN and FOX 7 on the Bluebonnet Belle Plane Crash

By Slack Davis Sanger | July 30, 2018 |

In light of the Douglas DC-3 airplane crash in Burnet County on July 22, KXAN and FOX 7 turned to Michael Slack, licensed pilot and owner of a WWII aircraft, to discuss the possible crash factors of the “Bluebonnet Belle” that veered off the runway, crashed and caught fire with 13 people on board. No…

The Hazardous Practices of Trucking Companies: John Jose Authors Law360 Article on the Dangers of Using Student Drivers

By Slack Davis Sanger | July 30, 2018 |

In light of the recent $90 million verdict against trucking company, Werner Enterprises, it’s time we ask: Are trucking companies doing enough to train their drivers and keep the roads safe? In John Jose’s Law360 article he addresses the massive issue of trucking companies allowing student drivers to take the wheel of commercial trucks with…

Safety of Medical Helicopters Draws Scrutiny After Crash: Ladd Sanger Featured in Associated Press Article

By Slack Davis Sanger | May 9, 2018 |

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the recent medical helicopter crash that killed three crew members in Wisconsin. Although the cause of the crash is yet unknown, this and other accidents raise the question of how safe helicopter ambulances are. In the Associated Press article “Safety of Medical Helicopters Draws Scrutiny After Crash,” Dallas…

Bottom Line Personal Turns to Ladd Sanger on How to Make Sure a Charter Airline is Safe

By Slack Davis Sanger | May 9, 2018 |

Although the safety record of commercial airlines has made flyers feel more secure, that reputation unfortunately doesn’t carry over to charter flights. In the Bottom Line Personal article “How to…Make Sure a Charter Airline is Safe,” Partner Ladd Sanger provides insight on how to assess whether a US-based charter flight is safe, especially in light…

The Aftermath of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 Tragedy: Ladd Sanger Speaks to Washington Post, Daily Business Review, Law360 and WFAA on the Impending Litigation Brought By Passengers

By Slack Davis Sanger | April 26, 2018 |

In interviews with Washington Post, Daily Business Review, Law360 and WFAA, Dallas Managing Partner Ladd Sanger discussed the recent Southwest Airlines engine failure and subsequent emergency landing that resulted in the death of one passenger. Twenty minutes in to the flight from LaGuardia Airport to Dallas, a metal fan blade broke off, causing the engine…

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…