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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Personal Injury, Product Liability

NHTSA Urges GM Vehicle Drivers to Get Ignition Switches Fixed

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NHTSA Urges GM Vehicle Drivers to Get Ignition Switches Fixed

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 road with dangerously defective ignition switches in place, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As a result, the NHTSA urges owners of […]

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Firm News

The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. Featured in the Colorado 2015 Issue of Super Lawyers Magazine

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The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. Featured in the Colorado 2015 Issue of Super Lawyers Magazine

Trial lawyer Timothy R. Bussey is honored to be selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers for the fourth consecutive year in a row. He is featured in the 2015 Colorado issue of Super Lawyers Magazine – an exclusive listing of only the best rated and peer recognized attorneys in the United States. Only five percent of those […]

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Bicycle Accident, Personal Injury

For Safer Bicycling, Know Your ABCs

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For Safer Bicycling, Know Your ABCs

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 and ready to go.  Looking over your bicycle before you ride takes only a few minutes, and it can save you from a serious accident […]

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Criminal Defense

Colorado Appeals Court Rules That Defendants May Search Victims’ Homes

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Colorado Appeals Court Rules That Defendants May Search Victims’ Homes

An appeals court in Colorado recently ruled that a person facing criminal charges in Colorado may search a victim’s home in order to gather information that may help their defense, according to a recent ABC News report. The appeals court considered a case in which a man accused of sexual assault was denied access to the alleged crime scene, […]

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Personal Injury, Workplace Accident

March is Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month

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March is Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month

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 safety hazards can cause serious damage to one or both eyes, resulting in severe pain, reduced vision, blindness, and other irreversible conditions. March is Workplace […]

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Personal Injury, Truck Accident

FMCSA Funds Study to Improve Fatigue Rates Among Truck Drivers

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FMCSA Funds Study to Improve Fatigue Rates Among Truck Drivers

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 accidents in Colorado and nationwide.  In the past, the agency has attempted to address fatigue by requiring drivers to limit their total hours on the road […]

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Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crime

Colorado Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Address Crime in Schools

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Colorado Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Address Crime in Schools

In 2014, the Colorado Department of Education registered over 6,000 allegations involving drugs, nearly 4,000 alleged assaults, and about 700 allegations of dangerous weapons being found in the state’s public schools.  Colorado law enforcement are required to report allegations of crime that they investigate in schools – but according to some Colorado lawmakers, those reports are […]

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Personal Injury, Product Liability

NHTSA Recalls 2.1 Million Vehicles for Air Bag Defects

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NHTSA Recalls 2.1 Million Vehicles for Air Bag Defects

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 Press.  Experienced Colorado car accident attorneys are monitoring the situation closely, familiar with the ways in which hidden vehicle defects can cause or worsen serious […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Colorado’s Appeal of DUI Blood Tests Without a Warrant

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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Colorado’s Appeal of DUI Blood Tests Without a Warrant

According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear an appeal from Colorado officials who are hoping to give authorities the right to take blood samples from suspected drunk drivers without first receiving permission or a warrant. In 2013, Colorado officials argued that police officers should be able to draw blood samples from […]

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Personal Injury, Product Liability

Automaker Honda Faces Fines for Failing to Report Injuries and Deaths

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Automaker Honda Faces Fines for Failing to Report Injuries and Deaths

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 to its products, according to a recent article the Huffington Post. The agreement follows an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The investigation […]

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