Fremont County · Traumatic brain injuries
Florence Brain Injury Lawyers
Head impact in Florence causing cognitive or emotional changes—we document traumatic brain injuries standard imaging may miss.
Brain Injury Claims in Florence & Fremont County
Traumatic brain injury often happens in seconds but affects memory, concentration, mood, sleep, and balance for months or years. A normal CT or MRI does not rule out concussion. We work with you to identify and track the specific changes you experience after impact, whether from a motor-vehicle collision on Colorado Highway 115, a fall, a workplace incident, or another traumatic event.
Fremont County juries and judges understand the rural and industrial character of the area. We build your case on the relationship between the traumatic event and your symptoms, supported by medical evidence, functional loss, and your own observations. Our goal is to prove liability, causation, and the full scope of your injury.
Documentation & Proof in Brain-Injury Cases
Police reports from the Florence Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff's Office establish what happened. Emergency records from CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City and any imaging create the medical foundation. But the real evidence comes from your symptom progression: changes in memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, and headaches recorded in neurology and neuropsychology evaluations.
We gather therapy notes, school or employment records, and family observations to document functional impact. Future-care opinions from specialists show ongoing treatment and support needs. We present this evidence to Fremont County Combined Courts to demonstrate causation and the full cost of your injury.
Local investigations may involve Florence Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, incident scenes near Main Street or Rockvale, and follow-up care through CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City.
Gathering evidence early makes your brain injury case stronger. Here's what matters:
- Emergency room or urgent care records from the incident (Florence area or CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City)
- Police report or incident documentation from Florence Police Department or Fremont County Sheriff's Office
- All imaging results (CT, MRI, or other scans), even if normal
- Neurology or neuropsychology evaluation reports
- Records of concussion or brain injury diagnosis
- Therapy or rehabilitation notes (physical, occupational, speech)
- School or employment records showing changes in performance or attendance
- Written observations from family about memory, mood, sleep, balance, or headaches
- Documentation of ongoing symptoms and functional limitations
- Medical opinions about future care needs and costs
- Records linking the injury to the traumatic event (vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 67 or 115, workplace incident, unsafe property condition)
- Wage loss statements or reduced work capacity documentation
Medical Evaluation & Neuropsychology in Brain-Injury Claims
A normal scan does not necessarily rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Neuropsychology testing, cognitive screening, and detailed clinical evaluation detect subtle changes in thinking, memory, and emotional regulation that standard imaging may miss. We coordinate with neurologists and neuropsychologists who understand how injury affects your daily life.
Medical records must document symptom onset, progression, and relationship to the traumatic event. We organize emergency evaluations, imaging reports, therapy notes, and specialist assessments to build a coherent medical narrative. This foundation supports your claim for compensation and future care in Fremont County.
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Damages in Traumatic Brain-Injury Cases
- Medical costs: emergency care, neurology and neuropsychology evaluations, therapy, and ongoing treatment at CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital or other providers
- Cognitive and emotional effects: loss of memory, concentration, mood changes, anxiety, depression, and personality changes that limit work and relationships
- Physical symptoms: persistent headaches, dizziness, balance problems, sleep disturbance, and other post-concussion effects
- Lost earnings and reduced earning capacity if injury prevents full return to work or requires job modification
- Reduced quality of life and limitations on daily activities, recreation, and family roles
Fremont County Combined Courts recognizes that brain injury often carries lifelong consequences that require substantial compensation for medical care, lost income, and diminished quality of life.
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.
Florence Traumatic brain injuries FAQ
Can a normal brain scan rule out my concussion or traumatic brain injury?
No. A normal CT or MRI does not eliminate concussion or traumatic brain injury. Many people with real brain injuries have normal scans. We focus on documenting your actual symptoms—problems with memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, and daily function—and connecting them to the injury event. Medical records, neuropsychology testing, and observations from family and employers are often more telling than imaging alone.
How much time do I have to file a brain injury claim in Fremont County?
The deadline depends on what caused the injury, not when you were diagnosed. A car crash on Colorado Highway 67 or 115 may have a different deadline than a property injury or workplace incident. Public-entity claims (involving the county or a government agency) often have stricter, earlier deadlines. Contact us right away so we can identify your specific deadline and preserve evidence.
What happens if I need ongoing treatment or care because of my brain injury?
We include future medical and care costs in your claim. We gather opinions from your doctors about what treatment you'll need—therapy, rehabilitation, medication, or specialist care—and build that into the value of your case. This protects you if your recovery takes longer than expected or if you need long-term support.
How does a brain injury affect my work, and how do we prove it?
Brain injuries can limit your ability to concentrate, handle stress, manage multiple tasks, or work safely. We use employment records, wage loss statements, your employer's observations, and medical opinions to show how the injury has reduced your earning capacity or job performance. This is separate from your medical damages and is part of your total claim.
How are attorney fees handled in a brain injury case?
McCormick & Murphy works on contingency. We earn an attorney fee only if your case is settled or won in court. You pay nothing upfront for legal fees. Costs to investigate, obtain medical records, and prepare your case are separate and discussed with you in advance.
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