Posts Categorized: Drunk Driving

Distracted driving kills. Lawmakers are taking action to curb this dangerous behavior. In July 2017, Washington State passed one of the strictest laws in the nation regarding the use of electronic devices while driving. And while this law is only currently in effect in Washington, it may soon spread across the country. We hope it… Read More

Thanks to decades of anti-drunk driving campaigns, most people know better than to drink and drive. However, an April 2017 report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Highway Loss Data Institute suggests that walking or cycling while under the influence of alcohol may be just as dangerous. IIHS researchers used a federal database to examine… Read More

Randall “Randy” Sevenish served first as a deputy sheriff, then as a Captain and SWAT Team Commander with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department for many years. He saw firsthand the terrible aftermath of drunk driving accidents. In large part, and because of his vast law enforcement experience, when he became an Indianapolis personal injury attorney in 1985, he… Read More

Staying Safe While Celebrating Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It has evolved over the years into a popular celebration, especially among young adults, of Mexican heritage and culture. Often the festivities include beer, Margaritas and Tequila. Unfortunately,… Read More

Each day people are injured or killed by drunk or impaired drivers. Recent studies show that number is almost 30 people per day—or one death every 48 minutes. Take a look at some of the alarming statistics that have been compiled over the years: In 2011 there were 9,878 fatalities due to drunk or impaired… Read More