Posts by Slack Davis Sanger
The Montreal Convention and International Passenger Rights
International airline passengers are protected under the Montreal Convention, and unfortunately, many people are unaware this treaty exists. The Montreal Convention can protect passengers when issues occur, for example, if luggage or belongings are damaged during the flight. Passengers are also protected by the Montreal Convention when more serious situations arise that are the fault…
Read MoreCelebrating and Protecting Our Texas Workers This Labor Day
We celebrate Labor Day the first Monday of each September. For many people, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and a day off from work. However, how many of us think about what Labor Day really means and why it became a federal holiday in the first place? In today’s blog, we talk…
Read MoreAugust 19 Is National Aviation Day – Celebrating the Power of Flight
August 19th is National Aviation Day in the United States. It is an annual celebration of the history and invention of aviation. It is a day to reflect on the power of flight, in all its capacities. August 19th also happens to be the birth date of Orville Wright. Orville, along with his brother Wilbur,…
Read MoreSix Slack Davis Sanger Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® for 2023
Slack Davis Sanger is proud to announce that six of our attorneys have been named to the 2023 list of Best Lawyers in America®! All six attorneys have been previously honored by Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers® “is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession.” Attorneys cannot self-nominate; they must be…
Read MoreSlack Davis Sanger Partners with Del Valle High School to Sponsor the Legal Academy Paralegal Certificate Program
Students can simultaneously earn a high school diploma, BA or BS degree, and paralegal certificate, creating significant opportunities post-graduation Paralegals play a vital role within a law firm, helping attorneys with legal research, organizing, drafting, and filing court documents, and communicating with clients and other key contacts on a case. Given the value they add…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Riding Lawn Mowers
When the average person thinks of a “motor vehicle accident,” he or she usually thinks of a car crash, a collision with an 18-wheeler, or even a motorcycle wreck. The truth is that there are many motorized vehicles that can be involved in accidents, and those incidents can lead to catastrophic injuries. Lawn mowers –…
Read MoreLet’s Go Back to School Safely: Tips for Sharing the Roads with Buses
Here in Texas, back to school sale flyers and commercials remind us that it is almost that time of year. Soon, book bags will be packed, lunches will be made, kids will be walking to bus stops and school, and students will be back on the school bus en route to school. Over a million…
Read MoreHot Air Balloon Season Is Almost Here! Make Sure You Stay Safe
This is the time of year that hot air balloon festival season kicks into drive, including the Plano Balloon Festival September 22-25, 2022 Enthusiasts in Texas and across the country will travel to see these gorgeous balloons in flight, and to maybe take a ride into the sunset. We’re big fans of hot air balloons,…
Read MoreSpeed Is a Major Factor in Car Accidents, per Texas DOT
If you feel that the number of car accidents in Texas is increasing, you are not the only one. The number of car fatalities in Texas has increased to a level that the state has not reached in over 40 years. The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently announced car accident fatalities in 2021 increased…
Read MoreWorker Injuries Are Increasing Around the World
In 2018, the Texas Department of Workers’ Compensation compiled data revealing more people died from workplace accidents than murders from Austin, Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston combined. Unfortunately, it seems as if the rate of workplace injuries worldwide has increased since then. Since that 2018 publication, the International Labour Organization (ILO) reports that 2.3 million…
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