Legal Blog

Here you can find a variety of posts covering various Criminal Defense, DUI and Personal Injury topics. The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. in Colorado Springs, Colorado has provided these legal blogs as a way to help you learn more about what to expect during your case.

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Personal Injury

Education is Key in Colorado Pool Safety

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Education is Key in Colorado Pool Safety

For many Colorado families, summer means hanging out by the pool or relaxing in the hot tub.  While poolside fun can mean great family memories, it can also cause serious injuries if an accident occurs or swimmers are not properly supervised. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 75 percent of those […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

Memorial Day Marks Start of Increased Colorado DUI Patrols

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Memorial Day Marks Start of Increased Colorado DUI Patrols

In 2012, the 100 days immediately following Memorial Day saw 542 arrests of Colorado drivers on suspicion of drunk driving, according to the Colorado State Patrol. This year, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies throughout the state are increasing their DUI patrols to crack down on suspected drunk driving in the state. Called […]

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Boating Accident, Personal Injury

Four Tips For Boating Safety This Summer

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Four Tips For Boating Safety This Summer

Memorial Day marks the official start of summer for many Colorado residents, and with summer comes the opportunity to engage in summer fun – including boating and swimming. If you’re planning on boating this summer, keep the following safety tips in mind to help you and your loved ones avoid accidents: Buy and wear life […]

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Criminal Defense

What Should I Know About Probation in Colorado?

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What Should I Know About Probation in Colorado

Probation is used in Colorado as an alternative to jail time or in addition to jail time for some criminal convictions. In 2008, Colorado had about 50,000 people on probation and an additional 18,000 receiving monitoring after a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Probation is available to both adults and juveniles who […]

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Criminal Defense, Theft Crimes

Police: Property Crime Up 25 Percent in Colorado Springs Area

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Police Property Crime Up 25 Percent in Colorado Springs Area

According to a recent article in the Colorado Springs Gazette, rates of property crimes, such as burglary, increased by 25 percent in the first quarter of 2013 when compared to the first quarter of 2012. Motor vehicle thefts increased 70 percent in the first quarter of 2013 when compared to 2012. The Colorado Springs police force is responding […]

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Personal Injury

Kids or Elderly Adults Traveling Alone? Here’s How to Keep Them Safe

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Kids or Elderly Adults Traveling Alone? Here’s How to Keep Them Safe

Summer is on its way, and with it come plenty of opportunities to travel to visit family, go on vacation, or to tackle other tasks. Many travelers through Colorado and the U.S. each year are children and elderly adults, both of whom may face particular risks when traveling alone. Children and elderly adults may need […]

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Personal Injury, Workplace Accident

Celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health Week this May

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Celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health Week this May

The first full week of May is North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. This week offers an opportunity for workplaces throughout the U.S. and Canada to re-commit to protecting worker safety and health – not only keeping workers from harm, but also protecting the company’s productivity by ensuring vital employees aren’t laid low by […]

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Personal Injury, Product Liability

Airbag Defect Recall Affects Over 3 Million Japanese-Made Vehicles

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Airbag Defect Recall Affects Over 3 Million Japanese-Made Vehicles

Four major Japanese automakers recently announced recalls of several models of vehicles manufactured between 2000 and 2004. The recalls were announced in response to evidence of a manufacturing defect in the vehicle’s airbag components, which can cause serious injuries or death if it is not fixed. The defect affects the operation of the propellant that […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Running Red Lights Can Cause Serious Injuries and Deaths

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Running Red Lights Can Cause Serious Injuries and Deaths

While most Colorado drivers know that running a red light can cause serious injuries or even death, many don’t realize just how pervasive the problem is. And while many Colorado communities have begun to address the problem with red light cameras and other tools, drivers who run red lights continue to pose a risk. According […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Distracted Driving Continues to Put Drivers, Others at Risk

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Distracted Driving Continues to Put Drivers, Others at Risk

Despite campaigns by Colorado and other states to raise awareness of distracted driving risks and encourage drivers to keep their attention on the road, distracted driving continues to claim thousands of lives throughout the U.S. each year and to cause serious injuries to drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and others on the road.  Many experienced Colorado distracted driving […]

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