Category Archives: Personal Injury

Announcing Our 2023 New Heights Scholarship Finalists

New Heights Scholarship 2023

At The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., we’re extremely pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s $1000 New Heights Scholarship: Ryan B. Victoria H. Becca C. Joshua K. Elsa Z.   It’s always difficult to select five finalists among so many worthy applicants. And this year, we received over 1500 submissions, which is three times as […]

Road Dangers Posed to Us on St. Patrick’s Day

Road Dangers Posed to Us on St. Patrick’s Day

If you go out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, take extra care on the roads. March 17 is one of the most dangerous days of the year. Traditionally, St. Paddy’s Day is celebrated with the wearing of the green, corned beef and cabbage, shamrocks, and excessive alcohol consumption. Between parades, pub crawls, and private parties, […]

Colorado Ski Resorts and Injuries–What Does My Waiver Mean?

Colorado Ski Resorts and Injuries–What Does My Waiver Mean

Colorado is well-known for its skiing. As one of the top ski destinations in the world, skiing generates over $4.5 billion dollars in economic output, supports more than 45,000 jobs, and provides $1.9 billion in labor income. It’s really big business in Colorado. But what happens when an individual skier is injured on the slopes […]

How AI Could Help Prevent Truck Accidents

How AI Could Help Prevent Truck Accidents

In a recent year, nearly 5,000 people in the U.S. were killed and 147,000 were injured in traffic crashes involving large trucks, as reported by the National Safety Council (NSC). There are more trucks than ever on the roads today, and the trucking industry is losing experienced drivers. The good news is that artificial intelligence […]

The Role of the NTSB After a Truck Accident

The Role of the NTSB After a Truck Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent federal agency. It is charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident in the U.S. and significant accidents in other modes of transportation, including fatal truck crashes. Among other things, NTSB, determines the probable cause of the accident and issues safety recommendation to help prevent similar […]

Recovering Damages in a Colorado Personal Injury Case

Recovering Damages in a Colorado Personal Injury Case

Serious personal injury cases alter lives forever. The costs of medical care, damaged property, and lost income can be exorbitant. These examples are all hard costs. But, how does someone quantify the loss of the ability to enjoy and experience life like they did before they were injured, or what they endured in pain, suffering, […]

New Heights Scholarship 2023

New Heights Scholarship 2023

Whether you wish to pursue a career in law, education, medicine, engineering, social services, or countless other fields, your path to success begins by choosing the right education. To help you reach your goals and secure a brighter future, the Bussey Law Firm, P.C. offers a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student every year. Our […]

The “Eggshell” Plaintiff and Pre-Existing Conditions

The “Eggshell” Plaintiff and Pre-Existing Conditions

It is common for someone involved in a motor vehicle crash to experience injuries. But what happens if the injured person already had an injury and the crash made it worse? For example, imagine a 60-year-old woman with degenerative disk disease is struck by another driver. The crash causes her back to suffer an injury greater than […]

A Expressive Aphasia from Car Crashes and Other Accidents

A Expressive Aphasia from Car Crashes and Other Accidents

Expressive Aphasia is a neurological condition that impairs your speech and communication skills. Caused by damage to the part of the brain that controls language, aphasia makes it difficult or impossible to speak clearly, read, write, or follow conversations. People who suffer from aphasia find it very frustrating. It’s important for friends and family members […]

Why Truckers Fall Asleep at the Wheel

Why Truckers Fall Asleep at the Wheel

Truck Driver Safety Unfortunately, truck accidents are relatively standard in Colorado. While the number of trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2020 decreased by 4% from 2019, it’s still 33% higher than in 2011. In addition, the number of deaths caused by large truck crashes increased by 31% from 2011 to 2020. Trucker fatigue is […]