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Michael Slack: Choosing Settlement Administrator After 2011 Reno Air Races Disaster

By Slack Davis Sanger | February 20, 2013 |

Texas Lawyer reporter John Council interviewed Michael Slack for this story about the settlement process after the 2011 Reno Air Races Disaster.

"Trial Lawyers" versus "Litigators": Why Jury Verdicts Matter

By Slack Davis Sanger | February 20, 2013 |

Some tough decisions have to be made. You need a lawyer. A lot is riding on the outcome of this case. Losing is not an option. What do you do? What questions do you ask of the attorneys who have been recommended to you about their skills and experience?

FDA Recalls

By Slack Davis Sanger | February 19, 2013 |

In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled 56 drugs and 22 medical devices. So far this year, the FDA has already recalled one medical device and four drugs, including the drug Mitosol.

KFOR-TV: Sanger Comments on Oklahoma Medical Helicopter Crash

By Slack Davis Sanger | January 8, 2013 |

Slack Davis Sanger attorney Ladd Sanger was interviewed for this KFOR-TV (Oklahoma City) news report about the medical helicopter crash near Seminole, OK on January 2, 2013.

Three Medical Helicopter Crashes in Three Weeks

By Slack Davis Sanger | January 3, 2013 |

The fact that two medical helicopters crashed in one day – in Oklahoma and in Iowa – and both follow a fatal crash in Illinois last month, points to a safety concern that bears further discussion and action.

Rivera Crash Puts Spotlight on Charter Jet Safety

By Slack Davis Sanger | December 14, 2012 |

Attorney Ladd Sanger contributed to this CNN story about the tragic crash of a chartered Learjet that was hired to transport Mexican-American performer Jenni Rivera.

Scaffold Risks

By Slack Davis Sanger | December 12, 2012 |

Earlier this week, two men were injured after falling off a scaffold at a construction site in Austin, Texas. Thankfully, after being transported to the hospital via medical helicopter, it was determined that their injuries were not life-threatening. While this particular incident did not end in tragedy, it should remind us that these accidents can…

Sanger to Speak at "Advancing Safety Through Effective Advocacy" Conference

By Slack Davis Sanger | November 21, 2012 |

Slack Davis Sanger aviation attorney Ladd Sanger has been invited to speak at the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association conference, “Advancing Safety Through Effective Advocacy.”

Jury Awards $2 Million to Man Injured in 2007 Helicopter Crash

By Slack Davis Sanger | November 20, 2012 |

Slack Davis Sanger represented the injured plaintiff in this winning verdict.

Close Calls at Austin’s Airport

By Slack Davis Sanger | November 16, 2012 |

Michael Slack is featured in this KVUE (ABC) news story about Austin’s airport, air space and this weekend’s Formula 1 race. Technology, he says, contributes to the problem of near mid-air collisions.