Fighting for Veterans Who Suffered Hearing Loss from Defective 3M Earplugs
If you are a veteran who is living with hearing loss and/or tinnitus as a result of using 3M’s Dual-Ended Combat Arms™ earplugs (CAEv2) during your service, Slack Davis Sanger wants to help. Our attorneys are currently reviewing these claims on behalf of veterans in Texas and across the country. Hundreds of thousands of veterans…
Read MoreWhich Texas Oilfield Jobs Are the Most Dangerous?
Oilfield work is dangerous work. Employees and contractors are at constant risk of catastrophic injuries and deaths from transportation accidents, equipment accidents – not to mention malfunctions, fires, pipeline explosions, and other causes. Many Texas workers who work directly at the oilfield site risk being injured by the following types of hazardous situations: Exposure to…
Read MoreLiability and Damages in Dallas Multi-Car Accidents
Many Dallas car accidents involve more than one or two vehicles. In many cases, a first car strikes a second car that, in turn, strikes a third car. There are other ways a multiple-vehicle crash can occur as well. Several cars may collide into each other when they try to pass a stalled vehicle or…
Read MoreThe NHTSA Is Formally Investigating Tesla’s Autopilot System
The Associated Press announced on August 16, 2021 that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun an investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system. The investigation was deemed necessary after several accidents with parked emergency vehicles. The NHTSA investigation will examine 765,000 vehicles – nearly all the cars Tesla has sold with…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for Texas Truck Accidents Caused by Defective Brakes?
According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and International Roadcheck, nearly four in 10 out-of-service violations are due to brake system and brake adjustment violations in North America. CVSA also points to a report by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that lists “brake system” failure as causing 0.9% of large trucks in fatal…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Car Accident and Truck Accident Attorneys?
If you are ever involved in an accident with a commercial truck or 18-wheeler, you might be tempted to call the car accident lawyer you’ve seen on those memorable TV commercials. It may seem like car and truck crashes are handled the same way from a legal perspective, but in fact truck crashes are unique,…
Read MoreFive Things to Know Before Hiring a Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer
When catastrophic injury strikes you or your loved ones, it’s a stressful and emotionally taxing time for everyone involved. That’s why it’s comforting to know you’re in the right hands and you did your due diligence before moving forward with the legal process. Before you dial that number from a local Dallas/Fort Worth-area billboard, here…
Read MorePersonal Injury vs. Catastrophic Injury: What is the difference?
“Accidents happen,” is a common phrase many of us use after a small mishap or error occurs; but for some, accidents can happen and leave victims with varying levels of personal injury. Accidents happen anytime or anywhere and can forever change the lives of victims and their families. During this emotional time, handling the aftermath of an accident…
Read MoreWhen it comes to fatal truck accidents, Texas leads the way
Texas has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in fatal truck accidents. In 2018, the last year data is available, there were 658 fatal crashes in Texas, resulting in 664 deaths. Texas’s 664 deaths in truck wrecks accounted for more than 13 percent of the fatalities suffered in truck wrecks in the entire country…
Read MoreCan I Sue My Employer For Negligence?
After being involved in an avoidable accident or sustaining a serious injury at work that was not handled well by your employer, you may be wondering what your rights are and how you should move forward. In more minor cases, workplace injuries are usually resolved internally, either through the company’s Human Resources department or through…
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