El Paso County · Traumatic brain injuries
Palmer Lake Brain Injury Lawyers
Brain injury lawyers serving Palmer Lake and El Paso County. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover.
Proving a Traumatic Brain Injury
A brain injury claim starts with establishing what happened—a motor-vehicle collision on Colorado Highway 105, a fall on unsafe property, or another sudden impact. The injury must connect directly to that event. We work with you to gather the facts: the force of impact, loss of consciousness (if any), and what witnesses saw. From there, we document how your brain function changed afterward.
Medical scans alone do not tell the full story. Many people with genuine concussions or traumatic brain injuries receive normal CT or MRI results. That is why we focus on what matters most: your symptoms and how your life has changed. Memory problems, difficulty concentrating, mood shifts, sleep disturbance, balance issues, and headaches are all evidence of brain injury. We tie these changes to the incident and establish them through your medical records, your own account, and the observations of family, employers, and healthcare providers.
What We Document and Gather
Evidence in a brain-injury case includes emergency-room records from UCHealth Memorial Hospital North or other responding facilities, diagnostic imaging, neurology and neuropsychology test results, and therapy or rehabilitation notes. We also obtain school records (for younger clients) or employment records (for workers) to show functional decline. The Palm Lake Police Department and El Paso County Sheriff's Office reports may also establish the severity and nature of the incident.
Family observations matter enormously. We interview loved ones about changes they noticed—a shift in personality, difficulty following conversations, or problems with everyday tasks. Future-care opinions from your medical team help us project ongoing treatment needs and costs. All of this evidence is presented to insurance carriers or, if necessary, to El Paso County Combined Courts to demonstrate both the injury and its lasting impact.
Local investigations may involve Palmer Lake Police Department and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, incident scenes near County Line Road or Woodland Park, and follow-up care through UCHealth Memorial Hospital North in Colorado Springs.
Proving a brain injury requires more than imaging. We gather records that document the injury event, your diagnosis, and how the injury has changed your daily life, work, and thinking.
- Documentation of the traumatic event (motor vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 105, property hazard, workplace incident, or other cause)
- Emergency room or urgent care records from UCHealth Memorial Hospital North or other providers showing your initial symptoms
- Imaging reports (CT, MRI, or X-ray) even if results appear normal
- Neurology evaluation or referral documenting diagnosis and post-injury presentation
- Neuropsychology testing results measuring memory, concentration, processing speed, and other cognitive changes
- Therapy notes (physical, occupational, or speech therapy) tracking recovery progress
- School records (grades, attendance, accommodation requests, test scores) if the injury affected your education
- Employment records, performance reviews, or wage statements showing work-related changes or lost income
- Diary or journal entries describing daily symptoms—headaches, sleep problems, mood changes, balance issues, sensitivity to light or noise
- Family or caregiver observations of behavioral, emotional, or functional changes they have witnessed
- Medical opinions about ongoing treatment needs, restrictions, and long-term prognosis
- Police report or incident documentation from Palmer Lake Police Department or El Paso County Sheriff's Office
The stronger your evidence record, the clearer your injury claim becomes. Gather and preserve these materials early.
Medical Records and Professional Evaluation
Brain injuries require careful medical evaluation beyond initial emergency care. We coordinate with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and rehabilitation specialists to build a clear picture of your cognitive and physical status. These experts document memory, concentration, processing speed, balance, coordination, and mood before and after the injury. Neuropsychology testing, in particular, can reveal deficits that casual observation misses.
We also gather opinions on future medical needs—ongoing therapy, specialist care, medication management, or accommodations at work or school. These projections are crucial to your claim value because they show what recovery and management will cost over time. Insurance companies and courts rely on these professional opinions to understand both the present harm and the long-term burden of your injury.
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Compensation in Brain-Injury Cases
- Medical expenses: emergency care, imaging, neurology and neuropsychology testing, therapy, and future treatment
- Lost wages: income you missed during recovery and earning capacity lost to cognitive or physical limitations
- Pain and suffering: physical symptoms (headaches, dizziness, balance problems) and emotional effects (anxiety, depression, mood changes)
- Loss of quality of life: reduced ability to work, enjoy hobbies, maintain relationships, or handle daily tasks
- Permanent disability: ongoing functional limitations and need for ongoing care or workplace accommodation
- Caregiver costs: assistance required for medical management, household tasks, or daily supervision
These claims are presented to insurance carriers or filed in El Paso County Combined Courts, where a jury can award full compensation for your losses.
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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A passenger suffered traumatic brain, neck, and back injuries in a Colorado Springs intersection collision. After the carrier refused a fair number, a jury awarded $295,000 including interest and costs.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Palmer Lake Traumatic brain injuries FAQ
My CT scan came back normal. Does that mean I don't have a traumatic brain injury?
No. A normal scan does not rule out a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Many brain injuries do not show up on standard imaging. What matters is the type of trauma you suffered, your reported symptoms, and changes in your memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, and ability to work or function. Neuropsychology testing and clinical evaluation by a neurologist often reveal cognitive changes that imaging alone cannot detect. We focus on documenting your actual symptoms and functional losses.
How long do I have to file a claim for my brain injury in Palmer Lake?
The filing deadline depends on what caused your brain injury, not when you were diagnosed. If a motor vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 105 or I-25 caused it, the deadline is typically three years from the date of the crash. If an unsafe property condition caused it, or if a public entity (like El Paso County or a municipality) is involved, different deadlines may apply—sometimes as short as one year for notice claims. Contact us right away so we can identify the correct deadline for your situation and preserve your claim.
What kind of records should I keep or collect after my injury?
Keep everything: emergency room bills and discharge papers, all medical imaging and test results, therapy progress notes, prescriptions, text messages or diary entries about your symptoms and limitations, emails or messages from your employer or school about accommodations or performance changes, family photos or videos showing your day-to-day challenges, and correspondence with insurance companies. Also request and retain the police or incident report from Palmer Lake Police Department or El Paso County Sheriff's Office. These records create a detailed timeline of your injury and recovery.
How does McCormick & Murphy charge for a brain injury claim?
We handle injury claims on a contingency fee basis. That means we earn an attorney fee only if your case is settled or won. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney fee. Advanced case costs—such as expert witness fees, medical records requests, and court filing fees—are separate from the attorney fee and are discussed with you as they arise.
Why do I need a neuropsychology evaluation if my doctor already diagnosed me?
A neuropsychology evaluation provides detailed, objective testing of memory, attention, processing speed, reasoning, and other cognitive functions. It creates a measurable record of how your brain injury has affected your mental abilities. This kind of evidence is powerful in injury claims because it documents specific, quantifiable changes rather than general complaints. It also helps establish future care needs and earning capacity effects. We can recommend qualified neuropsychologists in the Colorado Springs and Palmer Lake area.
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