Here you can find a variety of posts covering various 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.
Read our blog and then contact us for a free legal consultation.
Bicycle Accident
Accidents involving bicycles can be not only physically devastating but also legally complex. In Douglas County, CO, if you find yourself a victim of a bicycle accident, you might be [...]
Read More
Motorcycle Accidents
Accidents on the roads can be traumatic, especially when involving motorcycles. In Douglas County, CO, motorcycle accidents are unfortunately not uncommon, and they often result in severe injuries. Understanding the [...]
Read More
Car Accidents
In the scenic landscapes of Fremont County, Colorado, the joy of driving can quickly turn into a nightmare when car accidents occur. The aftermath of such incidents often involves physical [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Personal injury cases can be complex and emotionally challenging experiences for individuals who have suffered harm due to someone else’s negligence. When seeking justice and compensation in Fremont County, Colorado, [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident
In the aftermath of a bicycle accident in Douglas County, CO, victims often find themselves facing a complex legal journey. The decision to pursue mediation or go to trial is [...]
Read More
Motorcycle Accidents
In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident in Colorado, the road to recovery can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Amidst the chaos, understanding the legal process that follows becomes [...]
Read More
Car Accidents
Car accidents can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere, including the picturesque city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. When you find yourself in such an unfortunate situation, it’s essential to know [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Accidents can happen to anyone, at any time, and often result in personal injuries. When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may have the grounds to file a [...]
Read More
Motorcycle Accidents
Although motorcycles are often associated with a sense of freedom and adventure on the open road, they are considerably more dangerous than cars. Riders must prioritize safety, wear protective gear, [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Operating a motor vehicle is a huge responsibility. SUVs, cars, and trucks weigh thousands of pounds, and when they crash into a motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, or automobile, the results are often devastating. When a [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A phantom vehicle puts others on the road at risk – it has its headlights off after dark. Headlights are essential for safety from dusk to dawn. In Colorado, drivers [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
In Colorado, loss of consortium refers to the loss of moral support, affection, companionship, and sexual relations suffered by a spouse. It is an important element in personal injury claims as it [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Amazon is known for its speedy delivery service. As convenient as it is to have an order placed and delivered as quickly as the next day, this benefit comes at [...]
Read More
Bodily Injury Criminal Defense
In Colorado, there is a substantial difference between the terms “bodily injury” and “serious bodily injury.” Bodily injury refers to minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises. Serious bodily injury [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Working in the Insurance Industry Prior to going to law school, I worked for one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S. I was taught how to investigate and [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
As the name implies, dashcams are cameras mounted on the dashboard of your vehicle. They can record footage of the road ahead and, in some cases, record what is happening [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
At the Bussey Law Firm, P.C., we provide vigorous criminal defense for our clients. We also represent clients who have personal injury claims by giving you individualized legal services. Our [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Auto accidents happen every day in Colorado. Often, more than one party is at least partially at fault. For example, two cars collide in an intersection. One car was turning left. [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
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. [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Premises Liability
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, [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
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). [...]
Read More
Personal Injury 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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
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% [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Colorado Springs is beautiful in the wintertime. The snow-capped mountains and sparkling city lights are a sight to behold. However, ice and snow can make roads, sidewalks, and parking garages [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
Truck accidents are a severe problem in Colorado. Hundreds of people are killed in truck accidents yearly, and many more are injured. Truck accidents often involve large trucks, such as 18-wheelers, [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Crashes that occur in a toll booth lane between vehicles and pedestrians are just as serious as any other crash that happens on the road. They can cause extensive property [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
In Colorado, you may encounter different types of animals on the road, including livestock and wild animals. Wild animal accidents often include deer, fox, squirrels, and other animals. In Colorado, [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
Have you been in an accident with a truck driver? Do you think some negligence from the truck driver or their company was involved? After an accident, you need qualified [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one is always a tragic and devastating experience and impacts us for the rest of our lives. A loss is even more devastating when it [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured and you’ve filed a lawsuit, there’s a chance your case could go to trial. The court process can be lengthy and complicated, so it’s essential to [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Settlements are becoming increasingly common for personal injury case resolutions. Many people are now familiar with the term, but they might not know what it really means. While a settlement [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Premises Liability
When you own a rental property in Colorado, you need to be aware of the duties of care that you owe your tenants and the right way to handle issues [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Driving on the highway is a lot more difficult than driving on regular streets within the city and suburbs. Unfortunately, this also means that crashes on the highway can be [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A car accident can be a truly shocking and emotionally taxing event in your life. People often think that it will never happen to them, so it really takes them [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Dealing with the insurance company after a standard car accident is difficult enough, but when you are forced to deal with a ride-sharing company like Uber or Lyft, you will [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Premises Liability
You and your family have the right to be safe where you live. That’s why your landlord has a responsibility to address hazardous conditions in a timely manner, before you [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
Trucks are massive, and they take a lot longer to stop than cars. That’s why drivers and passengers in regular vehicles, bicyclists, motorcycle riders and pedestrians are all vulnerable to the ravages of truck accidents. In [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Sports Injuries
Sports and recreational activities are a wonderful way to stay in shape, meet new people, and enjoy the great outdoors. Participating in organized leagues, river rafting, and snowboard rentals are [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
The trucking industry in America is dealing with a shortage of qualified drivers. Currently, a shortage of 80,000 truck drivers is adversely affecting the supply chain, as reported by Fortune. In [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A power outage can wreak havoc on the flow of traffic in Colorado Springs. When traffic signals go out completely or a yellow light starts flashing in every direction at [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
More people died in Colorado motor vehicle accidents in 2021 than in any other year in nearly two decades. Statewide, the number of traffic deaths increased by 50% from 10 years ago. [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
If you have been seriously hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you will want to recover full compensation for the losses you have suffered. The following tips can help you [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Like other states, Colorado has seen an increase in traffic deaths since the global pandemic began. Traffic fatalities had increased by 15% in Colorado by November 2021, as reported by Fox [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Driving on Colorado roadways today is one of the most dangerous things we can do. Traffic crashes killed 672 people statewide in 2021 – the highest number of fatalities in [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Like all machinery, motor vehicles need regular maintenance. In fact, lack of vehicle maintenance can be a contributing factor to accidents. For example, worn brake pads could prevent you from [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
To recover compensation in a personal injury claim, you must show that the other party was negligent and establish the nature and extent of your damages. Photos may provide the [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
When you pull off a busy road into a parking lot, the last thing you are expecting is to be involved in a collision. The risk of a crash in [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
After a vehicle accident caused by another driver, you can expect a call from an insurance adjuster who asks you for a recorded statement. These adjusters are trained to sound [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in an accident, you may assume the losses you suffered will be covered by an insurance settlement. When the at-fault [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
In recent years, the need for truck drivers has significantly increased. While good for the trucking industry, the increase has led to many less experienced truck drivers operating commercial trucks [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Pile-up accidents are common on highways, where vehicles are traveling at high speeds and need more time and distance to stop. Drivers may not have enough time to avoid hitting [...]
Read More
Boating Accident Personal Injury
Boating is one of the most enjoyable recreational activities in El Paso County, especially during the summer. Nothing beats relaxing on the waters of Grand or Chatfield Lake, but boaters [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
There are many options when a person in Colorado Springs has been injured in an automobile, motorcycle or trucking accident. Who are the best lawyers to hire? Should I retain [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Premises Liability
While most of us consider the most dangerous roadways to be highways or twisting mountain roads, one in five accidents occur in – parking lots. A parking lot accident can [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Premises Liability
A fall on a staircase can be dangerous, leading to serious injuries. If you or a loved one were injured in a staircase accident, can the property owner be held [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury
Bicyclists put their lives on the line when they head out on the roads throughout Colorado Springs. Whether out training for a marathon or enjoying our pleasant weather, cyclists are [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
We have all driven next to a truck with “Hazardous Material” stamped on its side and felt our whole bodies tense up. Tanker trucks that transport hazardous materials must be [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Pedestrians are the most at-risk group on our roads. Simply crossing the street or stepping out of your car can end in a catastrophic collision and near-fatal injuries if you [...]
Read More
Motorcycle Accidents Personal Injury
The cost of a motorcycle accident can easily bury a person or family. Beyond the simple property damage of a collision, bikers can suffer catastrophic injuries and disabilities that take [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury
Bicyclists in Colorado Springs are at the mercy of the drivers around them. You might hope that they will always follow the law and avoid driving recklessly, but the unfortunate [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury
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. [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Wrongful Death
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 [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Product Liability
The very first automobile was invented in 1886 and was nothing more than a carriage with a heavy gas engine attached. Ford eventually began mass-manufacturing cars in the early 1910s. [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
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 [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., is once again announcing our New Heights Scholarship, this time for the year 2021! Last year’s batch of essays blew us away, and picking a [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
No parent wants to see their child hurt. In fact, most parents will do everything they can to make sure their children have as safe a life as possible. Sadly, [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
While the country is slowly opening back up from quarantine, we are all still feeling the effects that COVID-19 has had on our communities. One of the areas impacted has [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Everyone knows about the horror of a hit and run. You are driving back home from work, doing your best to be responsible and safe, when another driver suddenly comes [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
After getting in a serious car accident, you will likely have to seek medical help. Depending on your injuries, you may have to get extensive surgeries, countless physical therapy sessions, [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
The choice to put your elderly loved one in a nursing home is not an easy one. You would only make such a difficult decision with the understanding that your [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
No one wants to be involved in a drunk driving accident. A drunk driver can destroy your car, leave you with debilitating injuries, and affect your mental state for years [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
When cellphones became prevalent in the United States, so did distracted driving. Eventually, hand-free devices were invented in an attempt to curb the ever-growing issue of drivers taking calls or [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
After an accident caused by a negligent driver, you may find yourself in the position of having to file a claim. While the insurance adjuster assigned to work on your [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Nearly five million people are bitten by dogs every year in the U.S., as reported by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). In a recent year, close to 27,000 people [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Widespread public unrest and protests stemming from the homicide of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police officers has led Mayor Suthers to enact a curfew within the [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Wrongful Death
The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating. Even more so when it’s unexpected and when someone else caused it. The emotional toll is great. The financial loss can [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
Truck accidents are among the most dangerous accidents you could find yourself in. 18-wheelers can weigh upwards of 80,000 lbs. and have the size to match their weight. When a [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
It seems almost impossible that just two weeks ago we announced the finalists for the 2020 New Heights Scholarship! Since then we have been hard at work reading and re-reading the [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
Timothy R. Bussey and his staff have been hard at work reviewing all of the incredible applications and essays for the 2020 New Heights Scholarship since the deadline on Tuesday, [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
We are incredibly excited and proud to announce that the founder of The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., Timothy R. Bussey, has been admitted as an attorney and counselor to the Supreme [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Personal injury cases hinge on the legal concept of negligence. Negligence is a failure to take reasonable care, which leads to damage or injury to another party. In Colorado, personal injury [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Snow and ice-caked roads can be tricky to navigate, and particularly in the mountains. Colorado has some of the highest mountain roads in the country. Winter weather on high mountain [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
When you or a loved one are in the process of pursuing compensation for a personal injury, you will likely see or hear various terms that may be unfamiliar to [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Colorado is home to two of the top ten places to live in the USA, according to a report from CNBC, so it’s not surprising that the Colorado population has increased by [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
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: Slowed [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury
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. [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
It is June 26th, and we at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., are ready to announce our scholarship winner. Congratulations to… Sugar T., of Portland, Oregon! We are pleased to [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
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 red uce the amount of [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
The fact is, insurance companies do not make money by paying claims fairly. They make money is by paying out as little as they can get away with. To get [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., is proud to announce the 2019 New Heights Scholarship program, which will provide a $500 scholarship to one deserving student from anywhere in the United [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Did you know that April is National Car Care Month? It makes sense when you think about it, especially in Colorado, where the harsh winters can do a lot of [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Colorado is one of the most dog-friendly states in the nation. According to Safewise, Colorado was the fifth friendliest state for dogs in 2018. With some of the country’s best [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
Colorado’s rugged landscape makes for beautiful scenery, especially when you take a drive down a mountain pass. Unfortunately, this landscape also creates incredibly dangerous conditions for tractor-trailers. In fact, hundreds [...]
Read More
Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury
Here’s an obvious fact: when a car hits a person, it’s bad for the person. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2015, there were 5,376 pedestrians killed in [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Colorado is famous for its outdoor recreation. These activities can be fun for both thrill-seekers and families, and participants can walk away with lifelong memories. Unfortunately, many of these pursuits, [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
It’s a familiar sight in Colorado. Street sweepers, the large machines mounted on truck bodies to vacuum dirt, trash, and debris that has accumulated in streets, can be found in [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
It’s a frightening scenario. Another driver smashes into you from behind, spinning you off the road and into the shoulder, but before your head stops spinning, the driver has fled [...]
Read More
Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury
Most people think parking lots are relatively safe, especially when it comes to car accidents. Sure, there might be an occasional fender bender, but they occur at such low speeds—we [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
With summer in full swing, the kids are home from school all day and families from around the country are taking time out from their busy schedule for vacations. Colorado [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
Timothy R. Bussey, founding lawyer of The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., has distinguished himself yet again by being selected as one of the American Institute of Personal Injury’s Top 10 Attorneys in [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury
Summer is upon us. With it comes the opportunity for outdoor activities such as bicycling. Unfortunately, every summer sees a spike in the number of accidents and severe injuries on [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Colorado is a state that suffers from extreme weather—it can change from sunny and 65° on Monday to a windy whiteout on Tuesday. Spring sees the potential for volatile storms which bring [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
The National Sleep Foundation recognizes that drowsy driving is a growing problem in its annual “Drowsy Driving Prevention Week” every November. This nationwide campaign comes as studies have shown that fatigued [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
We’re all accustomed to the increased traffic in Colorado around the holidays. Our state’s highways, train stations, bus terminals, and airports become more congested as travelers head or return home [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Coloradans are not strangers to hazardous sidewalks. We’re used to severe weather all year round, whether it’s thunderstorms in the summer or blizzards in the winter. These extremes mean that [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Accidents happen, but our society likes to lay blame, sometimes, regardless of its accuracy. Drivers who have been involved in a single-car accident probably have firsthand experience with this phenomenon. [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Wrongful Death
As a parent, there is nothing worse than the death of a child. The loss of a child is a traumatic and tragic event, not even including the pain you [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Wrongful Death
After the wrongful death or injury of your child you will be left with a lot of questions. These are questions you might not know the answer to, especially when [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
Colorado Springs criminal defense attorney Timothy Bussey and his wife, Christine, recently attended a fundraising event at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The Busseys are proud long-time supporters of the zoo [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury
Bikes and cars frequently meet at intersections and it is a common place for accidents to occur. The most common type of intersection collision happens when the cyclist is required to stop [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury
Bicycling is more than just a form of recreation for several people throughout Colorado Springs, it’s also a leading mode of transportation. There are unquestionable benefits to riding a bike. [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Amputations usually occur from injuries or diseases that harm parts of the body to the point that damaged tissue cannot heal. Traumatic injuries such as those sustained in automobile or [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A 20-year-old Colorado Springs student was recently struck and dragged by a car while crossing the street. The pedestrian accident occurred at a crosswalk on Cascade Ave. near the Colorado [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Colorado Springs near Gallery Road and Powers Boulevard. Officials say the driver was the only person in the car when it [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Two young men were killed in a Colorado Springs car accident when their Honda Civic was involved in a head-on collision. The fatal car crash occurred on Austin Bluffs Parkway [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Sports Injuries
As we march toward the Super Bowl, there’s no shortage of talk about the effect of concussions in contact sports like football, hockey, and boxing. There is a large and [...]
Read More
Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury
A man was seriously injured in a Colorado Springs car accident that happened in a parking lot. According to a Fox 21 news report, the pedestrian accident happened in a South Nevada [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Sports Injuries
As football season inches toward the playoffs, there’s no shortage of talk about the effect of concussions on the sport. There is a large and growing list of former NFL players who [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Four people in their 20s were injured when a pickup truck rolled over in Colorado Springs last month. According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, two female passengers were treated for minor injuries at [...]
Read More
Motorcycle Accidents Personal Injury
According Fox 21 News, a 33 year old motorcyclist was killed last month when he attempted to pass between two trucks on Colorado Interstate 25. While the accident remains under investigation, Colorado [...]
Read More
Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury
A double tragedy happened last week in suburban Westminster, Colorado. According to a news report on Denver’s 9News, the accident happened around 8:45 p.m. on September 3, when a man walking [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Tragedy struck a Colorado family recently. According to a story on Denver’s Fox 31, a four year old girl drowned in a pool at a private residence in Windsor a few [...]
Read More
Firm News Personal Injury
Timothy Bussey is having quite a year so far. Just three months after becoming the only attorney in the state of Colorado to obtain an ACS Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation, Mr. [...]
Read More
Boating Accident Personal Injury
Boating is one of the summer’s most popular activities in Colorado – but a single boating accident can ruin the entire summer for you, your friends and your loved ones. [...]
Read More
Motorcycle Accidents Personal Injury
Motorcyclists from across the country come to experience Colorado’s open roads and natural beauty every year. Unfortunately, no matter how careful a motorcyclist is when driving on the road, other [...]
Read More
Motorcycle Accidents Personal Injury
From Rocky Mountain National Park to the Comanche National Grassland, Colorado’s natural beauty is unparalleled. As the temperatures rise, motorcyclists flock to Colorado to ride through the scenery on the [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
If you knew that this summer was expected to see more traffic deaths than the summer of 2014, would you drive more carefully? Experts – and experienced Colorado car accident [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Wrongful Death
When an injury suffered in a car crash or other Colorado accident proves fatal, the injured person’s surviving family members may be able to bring a wrongful death claim against the at-fault [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury
Spring is in full swing in Colorado, which means that adults and children alike are heading out onto the roads to enjoy bicycling. Although Colorado does not require bicyclists to [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Who doesn’t love road trips? There’s nothing more exhilarating than hopping into the car with your friends and setting off on an adventure. Plus, America is made for this. You [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Product Liability
In recent months, General Motors’ trouble with faulty ignition switches that have caused serious car accidents and deaths has made national news. Nonetheless, thousands of GM vehicles remain on the [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury
Bicycling safely means making yourself visible, always wearing your helmet, and knowing your route before you leave. But it also means making sure that your bicycle is in good condition [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Workplace Accident
The human eye is one of the most delicate organs in the body, yet it is also one of the organs we rely on most heavily. Any number of workplace [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently began funding a study to learn more about the best ways to prevent fatigue in truck drivers. Fatigue is a major cause of truck [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Product Liability
Over 2.1 million vehicles have become the subject of a safety recall recently issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), according to a recent article in the Detroit Free [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Product Liability
Honda Motor Co’s U.S. subsidiary, American Honda, has agreed to pay two $35 million fines, totaling $70 million, after failing to report hundreds of injuries, deaths, and other complaints related [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
While you’re making your New Year’s resolutions, consider adding “check our household fire safety” to the list. January is one of the worst months for house fires, according to the [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Sports Injuries
A study of over 9,000 teenage concussion patients published in the journal PLOS ONE recently suggests that, after a concussion, girls may struggle with symptoms that are different from boys’ symptoms – [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Rear-facing car seats offer the best protection for infants and toddlers in case of a Colorado car accident. The design of the seat protects the child’s developing head, neck, and spine in [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently proposed new regulations aimed at improving passenger survival when a commercial bus rolls over. Rollover accidents are one of the most deadly [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A child was seriously injured after a three-car crash at a Colorado Springs intersection. Fox 21 News reports that the injury crash occurred at the intersection of Astrozon Boulevard and Academy Boulevard. [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A 77-year-old woman suffered critical injuries in a car crash, according to a report in The Gazette. Police say, a vehicle traveling northbound on Powers Boulevard attempted to make a left [...]
Read More
Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury
A Pioneer Elementary School student was struck and injured by a driver near the school. According to a Fox 21 news report, the incident occurred at the intersection of Beechwood Court and [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A rollover crash on Highway 9 claimed the life of a passenger, KKTV News reports. Colorado State Patrol officials say the driver, a 43-year-old man, overcorrected when he drifted off the right [...]
Read More
Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury
Colorado Springs personal injury lawyers understand that the failure on the part of motorists to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks is one of the major causes of deadly [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Within a 14-hour period on the same road, two Calhan students were killed and a third was critically injured. According to a news report in The Gazette, the two crashes occurred [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
If you have been injured in a Colorado Springs car accident, you will have to deal with insurance adjusters. It is important to remember that anything you tell an insurance adjuster [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Wrongful Death
If you have lost an immediate family member because of a negligent or willful act by another, it may be possible to pursue financial compensation for your loss. Colorado’s Wrongful [...]
Read More
Motorcycle Accidents Personal Injury
In an effort to reduce the growing number of motorcycle fatalities in the United States, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute recently petitioned [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Fireworks are the premier event of Fourth of July celebrations all over Colorado, and for many Coloradoans, they’re also a family tradition. However, fireworks injuries can cause serious harm or [...]
Read More
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury
Bicycling is great exercise, and in the Colorado summer, it can also be a great deal of fun and help save on transportation costs and the environment. However, many types [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Workplace Accident
Extreme heat is responsible for more weather-related deaths in the United States than any other environmental conditions, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Since 2011, the organization [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Boating Accident Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Workplace Accident
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Product Liability
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 [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
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 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Product Liability
Tween Brands has recalled about 19,100 units of its “Style My Room by Justice” black disco lights, sold at Justice stores. The recall includes both the black disco light sold [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
When a single-vehicle rollover accident occurs, it’s common to assume that the driver was somehow at fault. However, other factors can also lead to a rollover crash that does not [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
A study published in JAMA Neurology recently suggests that the number-one risk factor for dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) – not the existence of amyloid plaques in [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicates that the risk of a serious car accident is linked to long-term opioid use – and that the [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have teamed up to urge drivers of both passenger vehicles and commercial trucks and buses to [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Truck Accident
Beginning in 2014, professional commercial drivers of trucks and buses will have to meet new, more stringent health examination requirements, according to a recent article from The Associated Press. The medical [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) may have lingering effects that last for months, years, or even the rest of an injured person’s life. The long-term consequences of a TBI depend on the [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Burn injuries are notoriously dangerous and painful, and can even be deadly. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1.1 million burn injuries in the [...]
Read More
Motorcycle Accidents Personal Injury
Tens of thousands of motorcyclists across the U.S. are injured or killed in crashes each year, imposing a high personal and financial cost on bikers and their families. Many experienced motorcycle [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Winter is coming, and in Colorado, this means snow and ice, both of which can easily cause slip and fall accidents that result in serious injuries. According to the National Institute of [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving, according to a study by the AAA Foundation. However, as many as 10 percent of drivers actually take the risk of drowsy [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Every driver and passenger should wear a seat belt when riding in a vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), including those who are pregnant. The NHTSA [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Many U.S. residents travel to see friends or family during the holidays, and most of them make their trip by car. All this extra traffic increases the risk of a [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
About 1.7 million U.S. residents suffer a traumatic brain injury each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Severe traumatic brain injuries are a contributing [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Kids and adults alike often love Halloween for the chance to dress up, attend parties, and collect candy from friends and neighbors. However, the dark weather, decorations, and costumes that [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Product Liability
Toyota recently issued a recall of over 7.5 million of its vehicles in multiple countries, stating that all of them faced a similar problem: defective automatic window controls in the [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A new traffic signal will soon be installed on 112th Street in Westminster in front of the entrances to Front Range Community College. Officials hope that the signal will reduce [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Playing certain types of video games may increase the chances that a teen driver will take careless or reckless chances on the road, according to a recent study. The study [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
Sending or receiving text messages while driving a car may seem simple, but it is an activity that can have deadly consequences for you and for others on the road. [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Workplace Accident
One Colorado natural gas worker is dead and three more are injured after a natural gas well explosion in Platteville, Colorado, according to an article in the Chicago Tribune. The fatal [...]
Read More
Personal Injury Wrongful Death
When a car accident kills a loved one, a family’s world is turned upside-down in an instant. Grieving and healing require time and energy, and it can seem like there [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A rollover accident is one in which a vehicle rolls onto its side and/or roof. In high-speed or particularly severe rollover accidents, a vehicle may even turn over several times before coming [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most serious types of injuries, along with traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (SCISC), about 12,000 [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Any excessive heat source can cause injuries. Hot working environments, heat from fires or other heating sources, and especially the hot summer sun can all create a risk of heat [...]
Read More
Car Accidents Personal Injury
A Colorado couple was injured in a car accident that set their vehicle on fire, but they survived thanks to their seat belts, according to a recent article in the New [...]
Read More
Personal Injury
Two fishing buffs who headed out onto a Loveland pond for some late-night fishing recently lost their lives in a fatal CO boating accident, according to a recent article from My Windsor [...]
Read More