Colorado Springs Personal Injury Blog
Rideshare Accidents: Who You Can File Against
Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies have become more popular than ever in recent years. The two rideshare giants, Uber and Lyft, have captured a major share of passengers departing from or arriving at the Colorado Springs Airport, according to an article in The Gazette. This increasing presence of rideshare drivers poses a risk for others on our roadways. If you are involved in an accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver, you will want to know who you can file a claim against to recover compensation.
Dooring: What Makes It Dangerous?
A dooring accident happens when a motorist opens a car door directly in the path of a bicyclist. This sudden obstacle makes a crash inevitable, often seriously injuring the cyclist. Dooring accidents can easily be avoided if drivers and passengers check for cyclists before opening their doors.
Meet the 2021 New Heights Scholarship Winner
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of debates as our team at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., worked to decide the winner of the New Heights Scholarship. We thought it was hard selecting five finalists out of 827 applicants, but narrowing our list down to one winner has really been a struggle. But after multiple re-reads and discussions, we selected one student to win a $1,000 scholarship to the school of their dreams.
Types of Damages in a Colorado Wrongful Death Claim
After the loss of a loved one, you may be left with leftover medical bills, funeral expenses, a loss of future wages, and other costs that you should not have to bear alone. If you lost someone to a wrongful death, you may be able to recover all of these costs and more to give you and your family a brighter future.
Welcome the 2021 Finalists of the New Heights Scholarship!
2020 may have been a hard year, but that has clearly not stopped the young people of America from pursuing their dreams and a higher education! We at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., have been hard at work for the past few weeks reading all of your essays for the 2021 New Heights Scholarship. This has been no easy task. We had an incredible 827 sent into the firm. Nothing could make us happier, however, as this purpose of this scholarship is to encourage the students of today to continue their education and reach for new heights!
Garbage Trucks: More Dangerous Than You Think
A city needs garbage trucks in order to run properly. Without them, garbage would pile up, and there would be serious hygiene and health problems in Colorado. However, just because garbage trucks are necessary doesn’t mean they are safe. In fact, garbage trucks are incredibly dangerous to those near them.
The Hidden Dangers of Internal Bleeding
After being involved in a serious accident, like an auto collision, you may be tempted to just go home and count your lucky stars that you survived unscathed. However, not all injuries are apparent right away, and you could be suffering from internal hemorrhaging. Neglecting to get a medical check could cost you your life.
How Often Are Hit-and-Runs Solved?
If you have been the victim of a hit-and-run recently, you may be holding out hope that the police will be able to solve your case quickly. Sadly, the statistics point to a cold case as the most likely outcome. That does not necessarily mean, however, that you will not be able to recover the compensation you deserve.
Spotting Bad-Faith Insurance in Action
Since an auto insurance company’s job is to provide compensation in the event of a crash, you would assume that making a claim would be an easy process to go through. You pay your insurance company premiums in order to retain your insurance, so when it finally comes time to use said insurance, your provider, or the provider of the at-fault driver, should happily hand over the compensation that you need. Sadly, you would be mistaken.
The Dangers of a Truck’s Blind Spots
When you are merging or making a turn, you most likely glance over your shoulder to check your blind spot. A blind spot is the area near the back corner of a car that neither the side nor the rearview mirror can see. This area should always be checked when a driver is changing lanes, otherwise he or she could slam into another car.
What many drivers may not realize, however, is that the blind spots on a commercial truck are much larger — and far easier to get stuck in than your standard passenger vehicle. Anyone who gets behind a wheel should keep the blind spots of big rigs in mind. Otherwise, they may find themselves in a serious accident.