Category Archives: Personal Injury

What Is a Contingency Fee Agreement in Fremont County, CO Personal Injury Law

What Is a Contingency Fee Agreement in Fremont County CO Personal Injury Law

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, understanding the legal fees associated with personal injury cases is crucial. One common arrangement is the contingency fee agreement, which plays a significant role in […]

How Does Alcohol Physically Impair the Ability of Drivers

How Does Alcohol Physically Impair the Ability of Drivers?

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 driver is impaired by alcohol, their vehicle becomes a deadly weapon. Intoxicated drivers are physically and cognitively incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle and […]

What Is a Phantom Vehicle and Why Are They So Common?

What Is a Phantom Vehicle and Why Are They So Common?

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 are required by law to use their headlights between sunset and sunrise and under any other conditions, including inclement weather or when visibility is limited […]

How Loss of Consortium Claims Work in Colorado Lawsuits

How Loss of Consortium Claims Work in Colorado Lawsuits

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 could substantially impact compensation. If your spouse sustained injuries in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you could pursue a loss of consortium claim. […]

Why Amazon Delivery Drivers Rush, Endangering Us All

Why Amazon Delivery Drivers Rush, Endangering Us All

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 a high cost to public safety. Every year, Amazon delivers an average of five billion packages, which translates to over 13.5 million packages daily. With […]

Why You Need an Attorney Who Knows How Insurance Companies Work

Why You Need an Attorney Who Knows How Insurance Companies Work

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 evaluate claims from the insurer’s perspective and, as well as how to examine the facts of accidents to determine who was at fault. Initially, I […]

How Dashcams Help Colorado Injury Claims

How Dashcams Help Colorado Injury Claims

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 inside the vehicle. This footage can be a source of critical evidence to help you prove that the other driver was at fault for a […]

New Heights Scholarship 2023 Winner Announced

New Heights Scholarship 2023 Winner Announced

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 team is proud of the success we have achieved, and we’re grateful to have the opportunity to give back to the community. That’s why we’re […]

Comparative Negligence in Colorado

Comparative Negligence in Colorado

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. The other was traveling 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. In the past, many states applied the doctrine of contributory negligence to this […]