City and County of Broomfield · Traumatic brain injuries
Broomfield Brain Injury Lawyers
Head injuries in Broomfield cause hidden changes in memory, mood, and function—we document them and recover compensation.
How Brain Injuries Happen and Why Documentation Matters
Traumatic brain injuries occur when a sudden impact or force injures the brain tissue. In Broomfield, these injuries happen in vehicle collisions on U.S. Highway 36, 120th Avenue, and Colorado Highway 121, workplace incidents, falls, assaults, and sports-related contact. Many people assume a normal CT or MRI scan means no injury—but concussions and traumatic brain injuries often cause real, measurable harm that imaging cannot detect. Changes in how you think, feel, balance, and function are the true markers of injury.
We gather evidence of the traumatic event itself—police reports from the Broomfield Police Department, scene photos, witness statements—and then we document what happened to you afterward. Your symptoms and limitations tell the story: problems concentrating, memory lapses, mood swings, sleep disruption, headaches, dizziness, and difficulty returning to work or daily activities. That progression of symptoms, tied directly to the incident, forms the foundation of a strong claim.
What We Use to Prove Your Brain Injury Claim
Medical evidence starts at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital or your emergency room visit. We obtain your complete emergency records, CT and MRI imaging, and all follow-up neurological and neuropsychological testing. Neuropsychologists conduct detailed cognitive assessments that measure memory, attention, processing speed, and executive function. Those results, compared to baseline or normal ranges, establish objective proof of injury. Therapy notes from physical, occupational, and speech therapy document recovery progress and ongoing deficits.
We also gather records that show real-world impact: school records showing grade drops or need for accommodations, employment records and letters from your employer describing performance changes, attendance logs, and statements from family members who observe your daily struggles. Medical opinions on future care—ongoing therapy, specialist follow-up, medication management, cognitive rehabilitation—prove that this injury will affect you long-term. All of this evidence is presented to Broomfield Combined Courts, demonstrating the connection between the incident and your lasting injury.
Local investigations may involve Broomfield Police Department, incident scenes near Colorado Highway 121 or Louisville, and follow-up care through UCHealth Broomfield Hospital.
Document the full picture of your injury and recovery. Brain injury cases require evidence of the incident, medical findings, and how the injury changed your daily life.
- Details of the incident (date, location, what happened)
- Emergency room or UCHealth Broomfield Hospital records from the date of injury
- Imaging results (CT, MRI) and reports stating findings
- Names and dates of all doctor visits, including neurology and neuropsychology evaluations
- Therapy notes (physical, occupational, speech therapy)
- Records of symptoms: headaches, dizziness, balance problems, memory loss, concentration difficulty, mood changes, sleep disruption
- School records or employment records showing changes in performance or attendance
- Written observations from family, friends, or coworkers about changes in behavior or ability
- Documentation of treatment costs and ongoing care plans
- Incident reports from Broomfield Police Department (if applicable) or property owner
- Photos of the accident scene or injury location
- Phone records or text messages showing communication around the time of injury
Why Brain Injury Diagnosis Requires More Than Imaging
A normal CT or MRI scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Many brain injuries occur at the microscopic and cellular level, where standard imaging cannot see them. The brain's chemistry, electrical activity, and the delicate connections between nerve cells can be severely disrupted without visible structural damage on a scan. This is why your symptoms and functional changes are so important—they are the clinical evidence that something has changed in how your brain works.
Neurology and neuropsychology specialists evaluate your cognitive function, emotional state, balance and coordination, sleep patterns, and headache characteristics. They compare your current abilities to your pre-injury baseline and look for patterns consistent with traumatic brain injury. Combined with medical history, the mechanism of injury, and ongoing symptoms, these evaluations create a complete clinical picture. That picture is what persuades insurance companies and juries that your injury is real and that compensation is necessary.
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Compensation for Brain Injury Losses
- Medical care and rehabilitation: emergency treatment, hospital stay, neurology and neuropsychology evaluations, physical and occupational therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and ongoing specialist care
- Wage loss: income you lost while recovering, and reduced earning capacity if the injury limits your ability to work at full capacity long-term
- Pain and suffering: physical pain, headaches, dizziness, and the emotional toll of cognitive and mood changes
- Loss of enjoyment: inability to participate in hobbies, social activities, family events, and roles you held before the injury
- Future care costs: ongoing medication, therapy, monitoring, and support services you will need as the injury evolves
Broomfield Combined Courts recognizes that brain injuries are serious, lasting injuries worthy of full compensation.
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Broomfield Traumatic brain injuries FAQ
My CT scan came back normal. Does that mean I don't have a brain injury?
No. A normal scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Many brain injuries do not show up on standard imaging. What matters is the pattern of symptoms after the incident—changes in memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, or headaches. Medical evaluation by a neurologist or neuropsychologist, combined with your account of what changed after the injury, provides the evidence needed for a claim. We help document these functional changes to build your case.
What is the deadline to file a brain injury claim in Broomfield?
The filing deadline depends on what caused the injury, not when you were diagnosed. A vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 36 or 120th Avenue, an unsafe property condition, or an incident involving Broomfield Police may each carry different deadlines. Some claims have a two-year window; public-entity claims often have shorter notice requirements. Contact us as soon as possible after your injury so we can identify your specific deadline and protect your rights.
How much does it cost to hire McCormick & Murphy for a brain injury case?
We handle brain injury claims on a contingency fee basis. That means we are paid an attorney fee only if your case is settled or won. You pay nothing upfront for legal representation. Case costs—such as medical records, expert reports, and court fees—are separate from the attorney fee and are discussed with you in advance. If you do not recover money, you owe us nothing.
What records should I ask for after treatment at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital?
Request your full emergency department record, including the intake form, vital signs, doctor and nurse notes, any imaging reports, and discharge instructions. If you see a neurologist or neuropsychologist afterward, get those evaluation reports and test results. Keep all therapy notes—physical, occupational, or speech therapy—and any written recommendations for future treatment. These records form the foundation of your claim and help us prove the injury and its effects on your life.
How do I prove that changes in my memory or mood are from the brain injury and not something else?
Documentation of the timeline is critical. We gather your account of symptoms before and after the incident, medical evaluations that note the changes, therapy records showing progress or ongoing problems, and statements from family, friends, or employers who observed the difference. School or work records can show changes in performance or attendance. A neuropsychology evaluation is particularly strong because it tests cognitive and emotional function and compares results to baseline or expected levels. Together, these pieces establish the connection between the injury and the changes in your daily function.
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