Arapahoe County · Traumatic brain injuries
Centennial Brain Injury Lawyers
Centennial brain injury with normal imaging? We connect your actual losses to the crash and prove care costs.
How We Prove a Brain Injury Claim
Brain injury cases require more than a diagnosis. We gather evidence of the traumatic event itself—police reports from the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, scene photographs, witness statements, and vehicle damage. We then document what changed after the injury: memory gaps, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, sleep disruption, balance problems, headaches, and your reduced ability to work or manage daily tasks. This progression tells the story that ties your current condition to the incident.
We work with emergency medicine providers at AdventHealth Littleton and other facilities to obtain baseline records from the day of injury. We also retain neuropsychological evaluators who can measure cognitive function, emotional regulation, and real-world impact in ways that standard imaging cannot. The goal is to show how the injury altered your life—and what that alteration costs going forward.
Evidence We Gather and Present
We request and analyze emergency department records, all imaging (CT, MRI, and specialized scans), neurology consultations, and neuropsychology testing results. We obtain therapy notes from physical therapists, occupational therapists, and mental-health providers. We review school records if the injury occurred during your education, or employment and performance files if the injury affects your work. We also gather family observations—what your spouse, partner, or parent noticed in your behavior, sleep, mood, or abilities that changed after the incident.
Police reports, dispatch records, and incident investigations from Arapahoe County provide the foundation for establishing that a traumatic event occurred. Photographs, surveillance video, and third-party witness statements corroborate the force and circumstances of the injury. We pair this objective evidence with medical and functional records to show causation and build the timeline of your recovery—or the permanence of your limitations.
Local investigations may involve Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, incident scenes near University Boulevard or Littleton, and follow-up care through AdventHealth Littleton.
A traumatic brain injury claim requires proof of the incident, medical diagnosis, and functional change. Normal imaging does not rule out concussion or TBI. Gather:
- Incident details: date, location (E-470, Arapahoe Road, University Boulevard, I-25, or nearby property), witness names, police report from Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
- Emergency records from AdventHealth Littleton or other provider; CT, MRI, or other imaging
- Neurology and neuropsychology evaluations; follow-up care notes
- Documented changes: memory loss, concentration problems, mood shifts, sleep disruption, balance issues, headaches, vision or hearing changes
- Work or school records showing missed time, reduced performance, or accommodations needed
- Family or caregiver observations of behavioral or cognitive change
- Medical opinions on future care, rehabilitation, and long-term limitations
- Earnings records and employment impact documentation
Why Standard Scans Miss Brain Injury
Concussion and many traumatic brain injuries involve microscopic damage to brain tissue and neural connections. A CT scan or even an MRI may appear normal because the injury does not show as bleeding, swelling, or large structural lesions. That does not mean the injury did not happen or that your symptoms are not real. Neuropsychological testing—which measures memory, processing speed, attention, emotional regulation, and executive function—often reveals deficits that imaging cannot.
We work with specialists who understand that brain injury manifests in functional change: you cannot concentrate at work, you forget conversations, your mood is unstable, or your balance is off. These are measurable, documentable effects of the injury. We pair clinical evaluation with your personal account and the observations of people who know you to establish the injury's scope and permanence.
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Damages in Brain Injury Cases
- Past and ongoing medical care, including emergency treatment, neuropsychological evaluation, neurology follow-up, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and mental-health counseling.
- Wage loss and reduced earning capacity if the injury has diminished your ability to work, return to your job, or advance in your career.
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the burden of cognitive, behavioral, and physical limitations.
- Cost of accommodations or modifications to your home or workplace, assistive technology, or future in-home care if recovery is incomplete.
- Impact on family relationships, parenting capacity, and social participation if the injury has altered your role or ability to engage with others.
Cases are resolved through insurance settlements or litigation in the Arapahoe County Justice Center and related state courts.
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Centennial Traumatic brain injuries FAQ
My CT scan was normal after my crash on E-470. Does that mean I don't have a brain injury?
No. A normal or negative scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Many TBIs are not visible on standard imaging. What matters legally is the documented change in your cognition, mood, sleep, balance, concentration, or daily function after the incident. Neurology and neuropsychology evaluations, plus records from AdventHealth Littleton or your provider, can establish the injury even without imaging findings.
How long do I have to file a claim for a brain injury from a car accident near Greenwood Village or Englewood?
The filing deadline depends on the type of claim—not the diagnosis date. A vehicle-crash claim typically must be filed within three years of the crash. Claims against a public entity (such as Arapahoe County) or involving unsafe property may have shorter deadlines, sometimes as little as 182 days. Contact us immediately after your injury so we can identify which deadline applies to your incident.
What if my symptoms got worse months after the accident?
Symptom progression is common and important in a TBI claim. Gather records showing the timeline: initial symptoms, medical visits, therapy notes, and later worsening. Family or employer observations of mood, memory, or work performance over time help prove the connection between the incident and your ongoing limitations. We use this progression to show the true extent of your injury.
Do you charge a fee upfront, or how does payment work?
McCormick & Murphy handles brain injury claims on a contingency fee basis. We earn an attorney fee only if your case is settled or won. You pay nothing to the firm unless we recover money for you. Advanced case costs—such as medical records, expert evaluations, and filing fees—are separate and typically paid from any settlement or judgment.
What kind of medical records do I need from Arapahoe County hospitals or providers?
Gather emergency-room records from your initial visit, all imaging reports, any neurology or neuropsychology evaluations, and follow-up treatment notes. If you were treated at AdventHealth Littleton, Littleton Hospital, or providers in Englewood, Lone Tree, or Aurora, request complete medical records including test results, diagnoses, and physician notes. Therapy records—physical, occupational, or speech therapy—are also critical to document functional improvement or ongoing deficits.
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