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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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

DUI Prevention Technology Required for All New Cars Starting in 2026

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DUI Prevention Technology Required for All New Cars Starting in 2026

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. This federal law requires that advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology be installed as standard equipment in all new vehicles in the U.S., possibly as early as 2026. This is the Biden administration’s solution to rising drunk […]

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Personal Injury, Truck Accident

New Rule Allows 18-Year-Olds to Drive Trucks Across State Lines

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New Rule Allows 18-Year-Olds to Drive Trucks Across State Lines

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 response to this situation, the federal government has established the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, which will allow 18-year-olds with a state issued CDL and […]

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Firm News

The Bussey Law Firm PC Wins Colorado Supreme Court “Make My Day Case”

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Patrick Rau and his girlfriend rented a second-floor apartment in an old 19th century Victorian home that had been converted into seven apartments. Early in the morning on January 19, 2017, Mr. Rau’s girlfriend noticed that the door to the basement was open. She told Mr. Rau that she suspected that someone had broken into the […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Who’s Responsible for Car Accidents During a Colorado Springs Power Outage?

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Who’s Responsible for Car Accidents During a Colorado Springs Power Outage?

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 a busy intersection, drivers can get confused, and that can lead to accidents. Devastating side-impact crashes can occur when vehicles traveling east and west plow into vehicles […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

What Led to a Dramatic Increase in Colorado Accident Fatalities?

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What Led to a Dramatic Increase in Colorado Accident Fatalities

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. More than 672 people were killed on Colorado roadways last year. This is a tragic situation, as nearly all fatal car accidents are preventable. What […]

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Criminal Defense, Property Crime

CO Led the U.S. With the #1 Property Crime Increase Between 2011 and 2020

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CO Led the U.S. With the #1 Property Crime Increase Between 2011 and 2020

Colorado led the nation in increased property crime rates from 2010 to 2020, according to a recent report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI). The motor vehicle theft rate in our state more than doubled in this 10-year period. Annual costs associated with crime in Colorado in 2020 totaled $8.5 billion. While the national property […]

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Criminal Defense

The Problem with Eyewitness Testimony

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The Problem with Eyewitness Testimony

An eyewitness is someone who was present at the scene of a crime who gives testimony about what occurred. They are sworn to tell the truth and generally have credibility with the jury. The problem is that eyewitnesses don’t always get it right. An experienced Colorado Springs criminal defense attorney may have grounds to challenge an identification […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

How to Maximize Your Personal Injury Claim

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How to Maximize Your Personal Injury Claim

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 maximize your personal injury compensation. Collect and Preserve Evidence You have the burden of proof in a personal injury claim. Preserve as much evidence from […]

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