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FAMILY IN BLUE A Tribute to My Police Mentors
It’s one of the greatest honors of my life to have served as a police officer and SWAT commander. It might surprise you coming from an attorney. Despite all the recent controversy that has surrounded them, police are and always will be my family. By far, the most influential mentors in my police basic to advanced training were Joe Rupe and Randy Davis, both former Marines and staff instructors at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. (Rupe also doubled as one of my select karate mentors as well, and we shared the same sensei.) These gentlemen can easily be described as true law enforcement legends in Indiana. They trained many, but I was one of the few who remained a true friend. I have other good friends from the academy, including world-renowned improvised weapons expert Terry Smith, another Marine. Joe, Randy, and Terry – I have no words for how much you influenced my life; I know you know — Semper Fi! Others who have had a big impact on my life include Bob Hendrickson, SWAT expert; Lance Rutallie, empty hands expert; Mick Reddick and Mike Turk, firearms master instructors; and Fred Golgart and Kent Knapp, international master police instructor/martial arts experts. Others have shined as examples of loyalty to this day, but at the top of the list are Hendrickson, Smith, David Adney, Sandy Gardner, Mike Hornbrook, Kevin Deane, and David Griffin.
have worked with throughout the years, but collectively, they have all quite dramatically influenced me. Law enforcement was the most stabilizing thing in my life that I could have ever done — besides marrying my wife. And because of law enforcement, I have had numerous opportunities for growth, including completing a college education, getting a Juris Doctor degree from law school, attending advanced training throughout the country with well- known departments, attending the FBI academy for specialized advanced training, “ I couldn’t have [ been the person I am today ] without incredible mentors who taught me the importance of leading by example. ”
co-founding the sheriff’s academy, founding the SWAT team (and serving as the original commander), and most importantly, training at the Officer Survival academy. (These classes assisted the officer with finishing a shift without injury and returning to their family without being injured or killed.) I couldn’t have done it without incredible mentors who taught me the importance of leading by example. I’m lucky enough to have been told many stories of how I directly or indirectly saved a life, or provided officers with the confidence to effectively serve the public in a professional, courteous but firm manner. Police are my family, and I’m humbled to have been part of it. Please stay safe out there and have a wonderful rest of your month.
–Randall “Randy” Sevenish
I do not have the room in these newsletters to name all the outstanding colleagues I
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HOW TO PRESERVE HEART HEALTH IN A SEDENTARY WORLD
SHARE THE LOVE THIS MONTH
4 Ways to Support Your Loved Ones This Valentine’s Day
Every Valentine's Day, people want to find the best ways to show their partner or even a close friend how much they care. It is easy to get sucked into thinking you have to give them the most expensive or elaborate present you can find, but sometimes, the most meaningful gifts are the simplest. Here are four easy ways to show your loved ones how much you care this February. A TEXT A DAY Knowing someone has your back throughout the year, no matter how difficult things can get, is a great source of support and love. In addition to the usual communication you share with your loved one, add in a supportive text each day, whether it’s simply letting them know you’re thinking of them or wishing them luck on a presentation or interview. The best part about these texts is that they can be sent year-round. A MORNING MESSAGE BOARD Whiteboards are fun to draw on and make great calendars, but they can also be used to share heartfelt messages with your roommates or spouse. Writing positive messages like, “I hope you have a wonderful day!” or “You matter!” can make all the difference. Waking up to a loving note from someone they care about could mean the world to them and shift their entire mood for the day. A DAILY JOURNAL ENTRY February and March are usually when New Year’s resolutions begin to falter. To encourage yourself and your loved one, consider starting a daily journal. Leave a journal where you both have access to it and write positive messages inside for the other person. This acknowledgment of hard work is exactly what you both need to continue pursuing your goals this year. RANDOM GIFTS You don’t have to wait for a birthday, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day to give your loved one a gift. Buying small gifts lets your friend or spouse know you’ve been thinking about them. Whether it’s a treat they enjoy, a book, or even a small gift card, these thoughtful gestures are sure to make them smile
February is American Heart Month, but the pandemic hasn't been easy for our heart health. Research says “sitting is the new smoking,” which isn't good news for our hearts! Here’s what you need to know about maintaining a healthy heart during an era when we're forced to stay mostly indoors. HOW BAD IS IT TO SIT, ANYWAY? A 2017 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found evidence that sitting for long periods of time is a risk factor for early death. The more you sit, the greater your risk of an early death. For example, participants in the study who sat 13 hours a day had a 200% greater risk of early death than participants who sat less than 11 hours. The largest study about the dangers of sitting involved 800,000 people and found that people who sat the most had an increased diabetes risk (112%), and an increased risk of cardiovascular events, like heart attack and strokes (147%). SO, HOW CAN YOU SIT LESS? There are many ways to cut out the sitting habit — even leaning on a wall is better than sitting. Whether you’re working from home or working out in the world, here’s what you can do. First, try standing or walking whenever you use your phone. Don’t let yourself sit around and browse Twitter or Facebook all day. Use a standing desk or a bar table to place your computer or laptop on, and work in a healthy, standing manner. Second, try increasing your exercise habits throughout your day. A simple way of doing this is setting a reminder to get up and walk every 30 minutes. You can also take a walk break every time you have a coffee or tea, or swap TV time for active tasks or hobbies (like cleaning or sports). Aerobic exercise for one hour can also drastically improve your heart disease risks, so don’t neglect your free YouTube and internet resources for easy-to- follow exercises at home!
We hope these tips help. A healthy lifestyle is a happier one, and at Sevenish Law Firm, we’re on your side!
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WHAT YOU CAN’T CONTROL IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ... And What You CAN!
At Sevenish Law Firm, we understand how panic-inducing it is to get into a motorcycle accident. It’s the last thing we want to happen to us or a loved one. That’s why it’s important to remember what you can and cannot control before you ever get into an accident, and stop tragedy from destroying your life physically and financially. Motorcyclists — and motor vehicle drivers in general — cannot control who injures them in a crash. You cannot control whether the at-fault driver is a private individual, or an employee or agent of a small or large company, or even a government agency. Also, you cannot control whether a driver or vehicle is insured, and, if so, how much coverage they have. And although some private individuals have larger insurance coverages, most at-fault drivers are either uninsured (no insurance at all) or underinsured (not enough insurance coverage to properly compensate you).
plenty of insurance coverage instead of unemployed with either little or no insurance coverage. Since you can’t select who causes your injury … focus on what you can control. You CAN control whether or not you have insurance coverage for yourself and how much you have. It’s safer to assume every driver on the road is either uninsured or underinsured. In essence, you will be buying insurance coverage for others less responsible than you, and such coverage will protect you in the vast majority of crashes you may find yourself in. So, when and if this happens, you’ll be very glad you did or very sad if you did not.
Coverage issues can be complicated, of course. Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or guidance; it could save your life in more ways than one.
The best-case scenario, if you’re involved in a motorcycle crash, is this: The driver is employed by a large company with
HAVE YOU HEARD The Good News?
Brain WORK!
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Lamentations 3:22–23 "The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
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Inside THIS ISSUE A Tribute to My Police Mentors Page 1
A Month of Love and Support
Preserving Heart Health in a Sedentary World Page 2 What You CAN Control in a Motorcycle Accident Page 3 High Quality Relationships Lower Blood Pressure Page 4
LOVE BOOSTS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AND LIFESPAN
It doesn't take a scientist to tell us that a healthy, loving relationship can lessen our stress — but did you know it also boosts our immune system's response and could help us live longer? Multiple studies have shown that couples in happy, loving marriages tend to have lower blood pressure. Marriage itself isn’t the key to a healthier life — the love is, researchers find. How do researchers define a loving relationship? To put it simply, it depends on each couple's opinion. Married couples with a high quality (aka loving) relationship showed significantly lower ambulatory systolic blood pressure than singles. However, happily married couples and singles had lower blood pressure than people in low quality marriages. Which means, at least in terms of your health, it’s much better to be single than unhappily married. How does it help your blood pressure exactly? Well, when positive events occur, the hormones oxytocin and vasopressin interact with your dopamine reward system. Vasopressin in particular helps control blood pressure.
Of course, getting into a new relationship can be a little stressful! Cortisol, the stress hormone, initially rises when you fall in love. However, it quickly drops in a long-term, stable relationship. Those low cortisol levels sustained for a long period of time contribute to many health benefits. But how does it improve your immune system? That’s a bit of a mystery to researchers. So far, women in love have shown changes in their gene regulation of immune cells compared to women not in love. Some theorize that this is in order to prepare for pregnancy. Unfortunately, we still don’t have conclusive research on whether men in love better fight flu and other viruses, too. High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” since it has no symptoms, but it will steadily degrade your health over time, significantly increasing your risk of chronic conditions like heart disease. And while love is certainly not the only way to lower blood pressure, it’s comforting to know our loved ones can boost our health for a longer, happier life. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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