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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Bicycle Accident, Personal Injury

Bike Riding Safety Checklist

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Bike Riding Safety Checklist

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. Biking is an eco-friendly, healthy form of transportation that is becoming increasingly popular among active, health-minded people. Unfortunately, the more bike trips you take, the […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

More Than Just a Breathalyzer: How Does Law Enforcement Test for a DUI?

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More Than Just a Breathalyzer: How Does Law Enforcement Test for a DUI?

If you are pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence in Colorado, the officer may ask you to take a preliminary breath test. At this stage, you have the legal right to refuse the breath test and any field sobriety tests without penalty. The preliminary breath test is one factor law enforcement uses to determine […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

What to Know About DUI Checkpoints This 4th of July

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What to Know About DUI Checkpoints This 4th of July

Over the past decade or so, DUI checkpoints have become more common across the United States. Since a 1990 ruling by the United States Supreme Court finding them constitutional (Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitz, 496 U.S. 444) many localities have taken advantage of this exception to the Fourth Amendment—the right to search and, […]

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Firm News, Personal Injury

The New Heights Scholarship 2019 Winner

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The New Heights Scholarship 2019 Winner

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 offer $500 toward your future in sustainable agriculture. With degree in hand, we firmly believe you will reach the goals you’ve set for yourself. We conceived the New […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Have a Safer Road Trip This Summer

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Have a Safer Road Trip This Summer

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 contributors. We at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., absolutely agree with them. A road trip is a great way to spend your vacation: what better than driving […]

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Firm News, Personal Injury

Tim Bussey Selects Seven Finalists for 2019 Scholarship

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Tim Bussey Selects Seven Finalists for 2019 Scholarship

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 will continue their education, whether through a university, a two-year college, or a technical school. Education is a necessary pursuit to keep growing as a […]

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Personal Injury, Truck Accident

If You’re in a Truck Accident, Get Ready to Meet the Trucking Company’s Legal Team

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If You’re in a Truck Accident, Get Ready to Meet the Trucking Company’s Legal Team

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 money they pay out. To get the compensation you deserve, you’re going to need an equally experienced and skilled legal team fighting for you. VIDEO […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Are Insurance Companies on Your Side?

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Are Insurance Companies on Your Side?

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 the compensation you deserve, you’ll need an experienced attorney like Timothy R. Bussey fighting for you, against the insurance companies. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: So with an […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

Can You Refuse A DUI Test? Tim Bussey Gives Us the Answer

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Can You Refuse A DUI Test? Tim Bussey Gives Us the Answer

Do I have the right to refuse a DUI test? Is a refusal the same as my “right to remain silent” or “plead the Fifth Amendment?” Will a refusal affect the penalties I will face, or the length of my license suspension? What options do I have when asked to take a blood alcohol test? […]

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