The Importance of Boating Safety
There’s nothing quite like getting out on the water and enjoying the many beautiful lakes, rivers, and miles of coastline here in Texas. However, a great day on the water can quickly turn into a terrible time in the emergency room – or worse – if people fail to follow basic boating safety laws and…
Read MoreCirrus SR22T Engine Failures Caused by Too Much Fuel or Too Little Fuel
The NTSB reports are replete with unfortunate and preventable accidents caused by aircraft running out of fuel. Engine failures can also be caused by too much fuel. The issue with too much fuel is especially prevalent in the Continental TSIO-550 series engines that power some of the most popular high performance single engine aircraft, including…
Read MoreDeadly Scooter Accidents Across Austin Cause For Concern
A few recent and fatal scooter accidents here in Austin call new concerns about the dangers of electric scooters. Because these small, open, motorized vehicles provide absolutely no protection from external forces, in the event of a collision, the scooter operator is typically severely or fatally injured. And, motorist negligence is often to blame for…
Read MoreLiability for Autonomous Vehicle Accidents in Austin
Autonomous vehicles can already be seen on some Texas roads. The development of these self-driving cars may help the local economy through new manufacturing jobs, and self-driving cars may allow travelers to better use their time than focusing on traffic. There are dangers, though. Computer intelligence isn’t the same as human intelligence. Many traffic risks…
Read MoreDallas-Fort Worth Region Sees Increase in Deadly Commercial Truck Accidents
Fatal truck accidents are on the rise locally and nationally, surging since the pandemic started. The increase is especially alarming because the expectation was that there would be fewer deadly crashes because there was less traffic as more people stayed home during 2020 and the following months. recently reported that commuters along Loop 820 were…
Read MoreApril 28 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work
The International Labor Organization (ILO) observes World Day for Safety and Health at Work (also just called “World Day”) every year as a way to raise awareness about work-related safety, and reduce on-the-job deaths and injuries. This year World Day falls on April 28 and the topic is participation and dialogue in creating a positive…
Read MoreDespite the Pandemic, Texas Roads Were Extremely Deadly in 2021
Even though many people stayed home during the pandemic, 2021 was one of the deadliest years on record in Texas and across the country. It would be logical to expect that since there were fewer drivers, that there would have been fewer deaths. Sadly, the reverse has proven true. There are many reasons for the…
Read MoreHelping Hip/Knee/Ankle Replacement Patients with Defective Implants
Helping Hip/Knee/Ankle Replacement Patients with Defective Implants If you received a partial or total hip, knee, or ankle replacement manufactured by Exactech, Inc. you may be part of a nationwide recall due to the potential failure of one of its components. Slack Davis Sanger would like to help you. Our attorneys are currently reviewing claims…
Read MoreApril Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Driving is a complex process, engaging almost all of your senses. Controlling and navigating a multi-ton machine, whether it’s a standard sedan or long-haul 18-wheeler, requires a lot of concentration. Yet every day, drivers, pedestrians, and others are at risk of injury in a collision with a distracted driver. Driver distraction is a big problem…
Read MoreNTSB Makes Recommendations for Improving Alaska Air Safety
In an effort to make flying in some of the most dangerous air space in the U.S. safer for pilots and passengers, the National Transportation Safety Board wants pilots flying in Alaska to be required to report their positions and direction on existing or new radio frequencies. Noting the continued high frequency of fatal in-flight…
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