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From lost baggage to injury or even death on a plane, the Montreal Convention helps protect international passengers. Unfortunately, many passengers and their families have never heard of it nor do they have any idea how to navigate fair compensation from airlines. The Montreal Convention, adopted in 1999, sets forth clear compensation provisions for passengers…
Dallas has the second-highest crash rate in the state of Texas, according to a report from the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2015, the city of Dallas counted 27 fatal automotive accidents that killed more than 30 people. An additional 1,000 people were injured in auto accidents that same year. Commercial truck or big rig…
As seen on KXAN and published by the Associated Press, Founding Partner Michael Slack discusses the potential causes of the tragic airplane crash in Australia that killed an Australian pilot and four men from the Austin area. The investigation should focus on three key areas – “The man, the machine and the environment,” said Slack…
Over four days, AAJ members built powerful connections and gained valuable knowledge on the latest developments in trial advocacy to stay ahead of the curve. Members joined in on 10 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and left with sharpened skills to better represent clients. But first, the weekend kicked off with an opening reception sponsored…
This year, the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ) Winter Convention is hosted in our home turf – Austin, TX. As active members of AAJ, we’re proud to sponsor the opening reception and welcome hundreds of accomplished trial lawyers and experts to discuss the latest developments in trial advocacy designed to help you better represent your…
It is with great sadness that the attorneys of Slack Davis share that one of our former colleagues, John “Rusty” Chelsea Allman (Commander Ret. USN) passed away on January 16, 2017. Born in Dallas in 1943, Rusty was an accomplished aviation attorney and worked in the firm’s Austin office from 2002 to 2007. He also…
As the second most populous state in the country, Texas unfortunately sees its share of fatalities and injuries from motor vehicle accidents. According to data gathered by the Texas Department of Transportation, 3,531 people died from motor vehicle-related accidents in the state in 2015. This number is nearly 10% of the total number of motor…
It is estimated that approximately 400,000 people each year are transported by air ambulance. For some people experiencing a medical emergency, being airlifted to a hospital can mean the difference between life and death. However, for many, emergency transport by air is unnecessary, especially when the astronomical price of the often short ride is taken…
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranked Slack Davis on the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list in the Metropolitan Tier 1 Ranking in Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth for their work in Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. The firm has also been included on the Metropolitan Tier 2 Ranking in Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth for…
On September 29th, a medical helicopter carrying four people crash-landed on a street near Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. The helicopter, which was returning to the hospital at around 6 a.m. after taking a patient to Oklahoma City, reportedly lost power. During the crash landing, one of the helicopter’s rotors hit a car…