They will try the case
Insurance companies pay more attention to lawyers who will pick a Denver jury if the offer is not fair.
60+years combined experience
Denver, CODenver office, Congress Park
Millionsrecovered for clients
No feeunless we recover for you
Denver injury lawyers with a Colorado Springs trial team
McCormick & Murphy, P.C. was formed by Kirk R. McCormick and James “Jay” Murphy in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Colorado Springs, with a Denver office at Denver, CO. Since 1990 they have practiced personal injury and insurance bad faith in Colorado state and federal courts.
Denver-metro crashes and premises injuries need the same trial background as a rural highway case. Carriers know which lawyers will file in Denver District Court and pick a jury. Kirk McCormick used to represent insurance companies. That is useful when an adjuster delays, denies, or lowballs a valid Denver claim — especially uninsured and underinsured motorist disputes.
Call (888) 668-1182 for a free case review. There is no fee and no obligation to hire us.
Denver auto accident lawyer
If you were hurt in a car wreck in Denver, we handle the insurance claim, liability questions, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering — from a fender-bender on Colfax to a serious crash on I-25.
Motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle cases often involve serious injuries and insurer bias. Colorado law still lets victims recover when another party was negligent. We build the claim and push back when the carrier blames the rider.
Wrongful death
If you lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, a Denver wrongful death claim can include funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship. We handle the legal work while your family deals with the rest.
Slip and fall / premises injury
Stores, apartments, parking garages, and sidewalks. Property owners have a duty to keep premises reasonably safe. Talk with us before you give a recorded statement to the property insurer.
Dog attacks
Colorado’s dog-bite statute, C.R.S. 13-21-124, can make an owner liable when a dog injures someone. We help clients decide whether a claim makes sense for medical bills, scarring, and trauma.
Traumatic brain injury
TBI cases need lawyers who understand both the medicine and the long-term cost. The full impact is not always obvious at the first ER visit. We work to document future care and work limits.
Uninsured motorist & bad faith
When the at-fault driver has no insurance — or your own carrier refuses UM/UIM benefits — Kirk McCormick’s insurance-defense background matters. One Denver jury verdict exceeded $900,000 on that kind of case.
Pedestrian & bicycle injuries
Denver’s streets see heavy foot and bike traffic. Crashes at intersections, in bike lanes, and in crosswalks often involve disputed right-of-way and serious injuries. We obtain the crash report and witness statements early.
Crashes on Colfax Avenue, Federal Boulevard, and Denver metro roads
Denver injury claims often start on the same corridors. Colfax Avenue, Speer Boulevard, Federal Boulevard, US-36, and E-470 see daily intersection wrecks, merge crashes, and rear-end collisions. Interstate 25 and Interstate 70 intersect in the city and carry heavy commuter and commercial traffic. Interstate 225 serves Aurora and the southeast metro.
RTD buses, light rail, and rideshare vehicles add another layer when a crash involves a common carrier or a driver working for hire. Denver Police Department handles most city scenes. Colorado State Patrol and adjoining county sheriffs cover highways and belt routes. We obtain the crash report, photographs, and witness names before they get hard to find.
If a CDOT work zone, missing signage, or a dangerous highway design played a part, that is a different kind of claim and a shorter clock. Claims against the City and County of Denver, RTD, CDOT, or another public entity can require written notice in as little as 182 days.
Denver Health, Presbyterian, Rose, and the records that prove the case
Serious Denver injuries are often treated at Denver Health Medical Center, Presbyterian / St. Joseph Hospital, Rose Medical Center, or National Jewish Health for specialized care. The hospital chart, imaging, and later therapy notes are how we prove what the crash actually did — not what the insurer’s first adjuster wants to call a “soft tissue” case.
We gather records and itemized bills, deal with hospital liens, and coordinate with health insurance or workers’ compensation when both are in play. Metro providers sometimes bill through multiple entities. We track down every bill so nothing is left out of the demand.
Denver District Court, and lawyers who will try the case
Most injury claims settle. Some do not. When a carrier refuses a fair number, the case is filed in Denver District Court at the City and County Building. Local judges, local jurors, and local rules matter. A lawyer who will not try a case in Denver will be pushed into a cheap settlement.
Kirk McCormick and Jay Murphy have decades of trial work. Mr. McCormick previously represented insurance companies. That is useful when the other side’s file is built to minimize the claim. If mediation is the right next step, we prepare it the same way we prepare a trial: records, liens, and a number we can defend.
What Denver clients have said
After I was hit broadside by a drunk driver who had no insurance, my own insurance company would not pay for the injuries. They refused to pay my medical bills. Eventually I was sued by my doctors. I hired McCormick & Murphy. They sued my insurer for uninsured motorist benefits and for bad faith. A jury awarded me over $900,000. I highly recommend this firm.
C. O., Denver
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
What to look for in a Denver injury lawyer
They know UM/UIM coverage
When the at-fault driver is uninsured, your own policy may be the only source of recovery. Bad-faith denials need a lawyer who has seen the carrier’s playbook.
They answer questions
You should reach your lawyer during business hours and get a real answer, not a brush-off.
Reviews you can check
Look at Google reviews and written client comments. A long string of real reviews beats an ad.
Communities we serve from the Denver office
If the crash or injury happened in the Denver metro or along the I-25 / I-70 corridors, call. The nearest office is Denver, CO.
Denver
Aurora
Lakewood
Westminster
Thornton
Centennial
Arvada
Englewood
Littleton
Golden
Commerce City
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Denver personal injury FAQ
How much does a Denver personal injury lawyer cost?
We handle these cases on a contingency fee. We only earn a fee if the case is settled or won. Costs advanced on the case are separate from that fee. The first consultation is free.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Denver?
Most Colorado car accident cases have a three-year statute of limitations. Claims against the City and County of Denver, RTD, CDOT, or another public entity can require written notice in as little as 182 days. Call before you assume you have time.
Do you only take Colorado Springs cases?
No. The firm is headquartered in Colorado Springs and has a Denver office at Denver, CO. We represent injury clients throughout the Denver-metro area and surrounding counties.
What damages can I recover in a Denver personal injury case?
Depending on the facts: medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and property damage. Wrongful death claims use a different damage list under Colorado law.
Can you help if my own insurance denied uninsured motorist benefits?
Yes. Kirk McCormick used to represent insurance companies. One Denver client recovered over $900,000 after a jury found the carrier acted in bad faith on an uninsured motorist claim. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Denver office
McCormick & Murphy, P.C.
Denver, CO
Free consultation. Same trial team as our Colorado Springs home office.
Hurt in Denver? Talk with us today.
Free consultation. Office at Denver, CO. Call (888) 668-1182.