Colorado Springs Personal Injury Blog
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. Announces 2020 New Heights Scholarship
Last year, The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. was amazed at the support shown for our 2019 New Heights Scholarship and are happy to announce another round for 2020! The 2020 New Heights Scholarship is a nationwide award that will provide one high school senior or college student with a $1,000 grand prize to help further their education.
Marijuana Leads to More Crashes
Cannabis, like alcohol, has measurable physiological effects that impair critical driving abilities, as reported by the Colorado Department of Transportation. Marijuana affects driving skills in several ways, including:
We Welcome Winter, Not Slip and Falls
Freeze warnings have already been issued this year for El Paso County and Colorado Springs, as reported in The Gazette. In Colorado, the average date of the first fall freeze is October 1. With the drop in temperature comes widespread frost and a higher chance of snow showers. Anyone who has spent time in the Centennial State during the winter months knows the hazards of walking on icy, snow-packed roads and sidewalks. Slip-and-fall accidents due to winter conditions can cause serious or catastrophic injuries.
Is a Crash on Campus Handled Differently, When It Comes to Filing a Claim?
When someone is injured in a car crash on a college campus, the legal actions the victim takes to recover damages may be slightly different than when a collision occurs on a city street. This problem was raised by a recent case in which a Colorado State University freshman died from injuries after being struck by another student at a campus intersection. Several factors can come into play when an accident takes place on campus, which could affect who is held liable.
Bike Riding Safety Checklist
Bicycle season is here, and wipeouts are all but inevitable. As reported by People Powered Movement (PPM), there were 45,000 bicycle accidents reported in the U.S. in a recent year. Biking is an eco-friendly, healthy form of transportation that is becoming increasingly popular among active, health-minded people. Unfortunately, the more bike trips you take, the higher your risk for a crash.
The New Heights Scholarship 2019 Winner
It is June 26th, and we at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., are ready to announce our scholarship winner. Congratulations to…
Have a Safer Road Trip This Summer
The state of Colorado has at least ten unforgettable road trip routes available. That’s according to Matador, the world’s self-proclaimed largest independent traveler network, which boasts 12 million monthly online visitors and contributors.
We at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., absolutely agree with them.
Tim Bussey Selects Seven Finalists for 2019 Scholarship
It’s a final “free” summer for many high school seniors. As graduations roll around the country, we at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., want to celebrate and encourage students who will continue their education, whether through a university, a two-year college, or a technical school. Education is a necessary pursuit to keep growing as a person, and because we wanted to assist one young scholar with $500 towards post-secondary education, we launched our New Heights Scholarship.
Avoiding Swimming Pool Accidents
We at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., enjoy swimming with our families during the hot Colorado summer. (Yes, even lawyers cut loose once in a while.) Who doesn’t? It’s a fun activity for the whole family.
But we want to remind you of the potential dangers at the swimming pool.
If You’re in a Truck Accident, Get Ready to Meet the Trucking Company’s Legal Team
The insurers that represent commercial trucking companies employ seasoned and formidable teams of lawyers, whose job is to diminish their client’s culpability for accidents and reduce the amount of money they pay out. To get the compensation you deserve, you’re going to need an equally experienced and skilled legal team fighting for you.