Pueblo County · Traumatic Brain Injuries
Colorado City Brain Injury Lawyers
Colorado City brain injury lawyers for crashes, falls, and other trauma. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Colorado City Brain Injury Claims After A Crash Or Fall
McCormick & Murphy are Colorado City brain injury lawyers for people injured in a crash, a fall, or other trauma. A normal CT or MRI does not end the claim. We get the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office report, the UCHealth Parkview Medical Center records, and file in the Pueblo County Combined Courts.
A traumatic brain injury can follow a vehicle collision on I-25, Colorado Highway 165, or Cuerno Verde Road, or result from a fall or blow to the head on unsafe property. Many people assume that a normal CT or MRI scan rules out concussion or TBI. That is not true. Brain injuries often show no visible abnormality on standard imaging yet produce real, measurable changes in memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, and ability to work. We investigate what happened, gather medical records from UCHealth Parkview Medical Center and other providers, and interview witnesses—including family members—who have observed your cognitive and physical changes since the incident.
Our firm files a claim with the responsible party's insurance or, when appropriate, pursues a lawsuit in Pueblo County Combined Courts. We identify all liable parties—whether a negligent driver, a property owner, a business, or a government entity—and build a damages case that reflects your actual functional losses and future care needs. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office often investigates crashes in Colorado City and Pueblo County; we obtain those reports and use them to establish liability.
Investigating Colorado City Brain Injury Claims & Client Office Access
McCormick & Murphy are Colorado City brain injury lawyers for people injured in a crash, a fall, or other trauma. We obtain Pueblo County Sheriff's Office reports, gather UCHealth Parkview Medical Center records, and file in Pueblo County Combined Courts when appropriate.
- Normal Imaging Does Not End Your Claim: A normal CT or MRI does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Brain injuries often show no visible abnormality on standard imaging yet produce real, measurable changes in memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, and ability to work. We collect neurology and neuropsychology evaluations, therapy notes, and family observations to document cognitive and physical changes.
- Pueblo County Local Evidence & Venue: We investigate crashes on I-25, Colorado Highway 165, or Cuerno Verde Road and falls on unsafe property. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office often investigates crashes in Colorado City; we obtain those reports and use them to establish liability. Claims are venued in Pueblo County Combined Courts.
- Colorado City Office Location Anchor: Clients meet with our team at 301 N. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 ↗ — with home or hospital consultations available if severe injuries prevent travel.
Medical Records, Testing, And Family Accounts That Document Your Injury
Proving a brain injury requires more than a diagnosis label. We collect emergency-room and hospital records documenting your initial presentation, imaging studies (even when normal), and any remarks by paramedics or emergency staff about your symptoms at the scene. We obtain neurology and neuropsychology evaluations—specialized testing that measures cognitive function, reaction time, memory, and emotional changes. Therapy notes from speech, occupational, or physical rehabilitation show ongoing treatment and progress. School and employment records often reveal drops in grades, missed work, reduced performance, or accommodations you need.
Family observations are powerful evidence. We interview spouses, parents, siblings, and close friends about changes they have noticed in your memory, personality, emotional stability, sleep, headaches, and ability to handle daily tasks. We also retain specialists to opine on your future medical care, rehabilitation costs, and earning capacity if your brain injury has reduced your ability to work or return to your prior occupation.
Local investigations may involve Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, incident scenes near Unitah Road or Walsenburg, and follow-up care through UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo.
Colorado City sits along I-25 south of Pueblo in Pueblo County. Highway crashes and local injury claims are often investigated by the Sheriff’s Office or Colorado State Patrol and venued in Pueblo County Combined Courts.
Documenting a brain injury claim requires evidence that connects the incident to your symptoms and functional changes. A normal CT or MRI does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury.
- Records from UCHealth Parkview Medical Center or your emergency-room visit, including arrival notes, vital signs, and any imaging studies
- Documentation of the traumatic event itself—police report from the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, incident photos, or witness statements
- Neurology or neuropsychology evaluations showing cognitive, balance, or sensory findings
- Records of ongoing symptoms: headaches, dizziness, memory problems, mood changes, or sleep disturbances
- Therapy notes from physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech pathology
- School or employment records showing absences, grade changes, lost work time, or reduced performance after the injury
- Family and witness observations about changes in your memory, concentration, personality, or daily functioning
- Medical imaging results (CT, MRI, or other scans), even if reported as normal
- Documentation of any pre-injury baseline health or function to show what changed
- Opinions from your healthcare providers about ongoing or future care, rehabilitation, and expected recovery
- Communication records: emails, texts, or notes showing when symptoms began affecting your work or activities
- Timeline of all treatment and follow-up visits after the incident
Gathering complete records early strengthens your claim and helps us build the strongest case.
Get A Neurology Or Neuropsychology Evaluation To Document Your Symptoms
A traumatic brain injury occurs when a bump, blow, or jolt to the head—or penetrating head wound—disrupts normal brain function. Concussions are the mildest form of TBI, but even a single concussion can produce lasting cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms. Moderate and severe brain injuries can cause memory loss, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, sleep disturbances, chronic headaches, dizziness, and loss of balance. Some people experience aphasia (trouble finding words), slowness in thinking, or difficulty managing emotions. Work capacity, school performance, and relationships often suffer.
Recovery varies widely and is not linear. Some people regain function over weeks or months; others experience persistent symptoms for years. Repeated impacts—even minor ones—can worsen outcomes. We work closely with your medical team and neuropsychologists to document the full scope of your injury, the course of your recovery, and any permanent or long-term effects. This evidence supports your claim for past medical costs, future care, pain and suffering, and lost earnings.
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What We Pursue For Colorado City Clients: Medical Costs And Lost Earning Capacity
- Medical expenses: emergency care, hospitalization, imaging, neurology and neuropsychology evaluation, therapy, and ongoing treatment
- Future medical care: rehabilitation, specialist appointments, and assistive devices or modifications you will need
- Lost wages and earning capacity: past lost income and reduced earning potential if the injury limits your ability to work
- Pain and suffering: physical pain, cognitive struggle, emotional distress, anxiety, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium: impact on family relationships and support systems
In Pueblo County Combined Courts, a jury may award all categories of damages that follow directly from your brain injury and the incident that caused it.
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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A pickup hit me from behind on Hwy 50 east of Pueblo. The insurer offered $2,600. McCormick & Murphy helped with treatment, filed suit, and the case settled at mediation for $165,000.
C. O., Pueblo · Highway 50 crash
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
What Colorado City Clients Ask About Proving A Brain Injury
Do I need Colorado City brain injury lawyers?
Call Colorado City brain injury lawyers when symptoms affect memory, work, or daily life, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The Pueblo office is at 301 N. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
The imaging came back normal. Does that mean I don't have a brain injury?
No. A normal CT scan or MRI does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Many brain injuries do not show up on standard imaging. What matters is the change in your thinking, mood, balance, sleep, and daily function after the injury. Our job is to document those changes through medical evaluations, therapy records, school or work records, and what family members observed. Your symptoms and functional decline are the evidence of injury.
How long do I have to file a claim for a brain injury in Colorado City?
The deadline depends on what caused your injury, not just when you were diagnosed. If a vehicle crash on I-25 or Colorado Highway 165 caused your injury, the filing deadline typically starts from the date of the crash. If an unsafe property condition or a government agency is involved, different deadlines may apply. We recommend speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after an incident, because waiting can affect your rights and the evidence available.
What does a contingency fee mean, and how much does it cost?
McCormick & Murphy handles brain injury claims on contingency. You do not pay us an attorney fee unless we settle your case or win it in court. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. We do charge separate advanced costs for things like medical records, expert evaluations, and court filings. Those costs are separate from the attorney fee, and we discuss them with you before proceeding.
Which doctors should I see to prove a brain injury?
After an urgent evaluation at UCHealth Parkview Medical Center or an emergency room, follow-up care with a neurologist, neuropsychologist, or physiatrist is often important. A neuropsychologist can run testing that shows changes in memory, attention, processing speed, and executive function. Physical therapists can document balance or coordination problems. The specific doctors depend on your symptoms. We work with medical professionals to arrange the evaluations that strengthen your claim.
How do I prove that my work problems or school problems are from the brain injury?
Collect employment or school records that show a clear change after the injury: missed days, lower grades, reduced hours, or feedback from supervisors or teachers. Ask family members, friends, and coworkers to note specific changes they observed in your memory, focus, mood, or energy. Medical records should connect those functional changes to your injury. Together, these documents build a clear timeline showing how the brain injury affected your ability to work and learn.
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