Personal Injury Lawyer Lone Tree

When you’re hurt because someone else was careless, the days that follow are anything but normal. You’re dealing with pain, doctor visits, insurance calls that don’t make sense, and bills that keep coming. You might be missing work. You might not know if you’ll heal completely. And somewhere in the middle of all that, you’re supposed to figure out if you have a case and what to do about it.

That’s where we come in. McCormick & Murphy, P.C. represents people in Lone Tree who have been injured through no fault of their own. We handle personal injury claims so you can focus on getting better.

What Counts as a Personal Injury Case in Lone Tree?

A personal injury case exists when someone else’s negligence causes you harm. That sounds simple, but people often don’t realize their situation qualifies.

You were rear-ended at a red light on Park Meadows Drive, and now your neck won’t stop hurting. That’s a case.

You slipped on black ice in a parking lot that wasn’t salted, and you broke your wrist. That could be a case.

A distracted driver ran a stop sign near Lincoln Avenue and totaled your car. You walked away, but three days later the pain started. That’s still a case.

Dog bites. Workplace accidents that aren’t covered by workers’ compensation. Defective products. Medical mistakes. Assaults in places that should have had better security. These all fall under personal injury law.

The common thread is this: someone owed you a duty of care, they breached that duty, and you got hurt as a result. If that describes what happened to you, you likely have a claim worth pursuing.

Why Acting Quickly Matters

Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget details. Surveillance footage gets deleted. The insurance company starts building their defense the moment they hear about the accident.

Colorado gives you a limited window to file a personal injury lawsuit. In most cases, you have two years from the date of injury. That might sound like plenty of time, but it’s not. Building a strong case takes months. Medical treatment takes time. Gathering records, interviewing witnesses, consulting with experts—all of this happens before we even think about filing in court.

If you wait too long, you might lose your right to recover anything at all. And even if you’re still within the statute of limitations, waiting makes everything harder. Memories fade. Evidence vanishes. The insurance company knows you’re under pressure, and they use that against you.

That’s why the best time to call a personal injury lawyer is right now, while the details are fresh and the evidence is still available.

What the Insurance Company Isn’t Telling You

After an accident, the other driver’s insurance company might call you. They’ll sound friendly. They’ll say they just need a quick statement to process the claim. They might even offer you a settlement right away.

Here’s what they won’t tell you: that recorded statement can be used against you later. That quick settlement is probably far less than your claim is worth. And once you accept it, you can’t come back for more when you realize your injuries are worse than you thought.

Insurance companies are not on your side. Their job is to pay as little as possible. They have teams of adjusters and lawyers working to minimize what they owe you. You deserve someone in your corner who knows how they operate and how to push back.

You don’t have to give a statement to the other driver’s insurance company. You don’t have to accept their first offer. And you absolutely don’t have to navigate this alone.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Lone Tree

Car Accidents

Lone Tree sits at the intersection of I-25 and C-470, two of the busiest highways in the Denver metro area. Add in Lincoln Avenue, Park Meadows Drive, and the congestion around Park Meadows mall, and you have a recipe for collisions. Rear-end crashes. T-bone accidents at intersections. Multi-vehicle pileups during snowstorms. We’ve handled them all.

If another driver caused the crash, you shouldn’t be stuck with the bills. We help clients recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, vehicle damage, and the pain and disruption the accident caused.

Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks are common on I-25 and C-470, hauling goods to and from the metro area. When an 80,000-pound semi collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are catastrophic. Truck accident cases are more complex than typical car accidents because multiple parties might be liable: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, even the truck manufacturer.

These cases require a lawyer who knows federal trucking regulations, how to obtain and analyze electronic logging data, and how to take on corporate defendants who will fight hard to avoid responsibility.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Property owners in Colorado have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they fail—whether it’s an icy sidewalk outside a Park Meadows store, a wet floor in a grocery aisle, or a broken staircase in an apartment building—and someone gets hurt, they can be held liable.

These cases turn on whether the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix it or warn visitors. We investigate to find out how long the dangerous condition existed, whether previous complaints were ignored, and what the property owner’s maintenance records show.

Dog Bites

Colorado law holds dog owners strictly liable for bites in many circumstances. You don’t have to prove the dog had a history of aggression. If the dog bit you while you were lawfully on public or private property and you didn’t provoke the attack, the owner is responsible for your injuries.

Dog bites can cause serious injuries: deep lacerations, nerve damage, infections, scarring. Children are especially vulnerable. If you or your child was bitten, you have the right to pursue compensation.

Wrongful Death

When negligence takes a life, no amount of money can undo that loss. But a wrongful death claim can provide financial support for the family left behind and hold the responsible party accountable. In Colorado, the deceased person’s spouse or children can file a wrongful death lawsuit, or if there are none, the deceased’s parents or the personal representative of the estate.

These cases are emotionally devastating and legally complex. We handle them with the sensitivity they deserve while fighting aggressively for the compensation your family needs.

What You Can Recover in a Personal Injury Case

Damages in a personal injury case fall into a few categories. Every case is different, but here’s what you might be entitled to recover:

Medical Expenses

This includes everything: emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, prescription medications, medical devices, and any future treatment you’ll need. If the injury caused a permanent disability or chronic condition, your settlement should account for the cost of ongoing care.

Lost Income

If your injuries kept you out of work, you can recover the wages you lost. This includes salary, hourly pay, commissions, bonuses, and benefits. If your injuries are severe enough that you can’t return to your old job or can’t work at all, you can also recover future lost earning capacity.

Property Damage

In car accident cases, this means the cost to repair or replace your vehicle and any personal property that was damaged in the crash.

Pain and Suffering

Physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, anxiety, depression—these are real harms that deserve real compensation. Colorado law allows recovery for non-economic damages, and in many cases, this is the largest component of a settlement.

Punitive Damages

In rare cases involving especially reckless or intentional conduct, Colorado law allows punitive damages designed to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior. These are not common, but when the facts support them, we pursue them.

How the Personal Injury Claim Process Works

Most people have never filed a personal injury claim before. Here’s what to expect when you work with us:

Initial Consultation

We meet with you to hear your story, review the facts, and determine whether you have a viable claim. This consultation is free. You don’t pay anything to sit down with us and find out where you stand.

Investigation

If we take your case, we get to work immediately. We gather evidence: police reports, medical records, witness statements, photos, video footage. We consult with experts if needed—accident reconstructionists, medical professionals, economists who can calculate your future losses.

Demand and Negotiation

Once we have a complete picture of your damages, we send a demand letter to the insurance company laying out the facts, the law, and what we’re seeking. Most cases settle during this phase. Insurance companies know that if they refuse a fair settlement, they’ll face a lawsuit and potentially a larger verdict at trial.

We negotiate hard. We don’t accept lowball offers, and we don’t settle until we’ve secured compensation that truly reflects what you’ve been through.

Litigation

If the insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement, we file a lawsuit. This doesn’t mean you’re definitely going to trial—many cases still settle during litigation, often after the other side realizes we’re serious. But it does mean we’re prepared to take your case all the way if that’s what it takes.

Trial

A small percentage of personal injury cases go to trial. When they do, we’re ready. We present your case to a jury, call witnesses, cross-examine the defense’s experts, and argue for the full compensation you deserve.

You Don’t Pay Unless We Win

We represent personal injury clients on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t pay any attorney fees upfront. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you, and our fee comes out of the settlement or verdict.

This levels the playing field. You can afford the same quality of legal representation as a big insurance company, regardless of your financial situation. You’re not taking a financial risk by hiring us. We are.

And because our fee depends on the outcome, we have every incentive to fight for the maximum recovery possible.

Why Choose McCormick & Murphy, P.C.

Kirk McCormick and Jay Murphy built this firm to represent people, not corporations. We’ve spent our careers fighting for injury victims in Denver and the surrounding communities, including Lone Tree.

We know the local courts. We know the insurance companies and how they operate. We know the defense lawyers and their tactics. And we know how to build a case that gets results.

When you hire us, you’re not a case number. You’re a person who got hurt and deserves justice. We take the time to listen, to answer your questions, and to keep you informed every step of the way.

You can reach us at 888-668-1182 or visit our website to learn more about how we can help.

Serving Lone Tree and the Surrounding Area

Our office is located in Denver at 1547 N Gaylord St UNIT 303, Denver, CO 80206, and we represent clients throughout the metro area. In addition to Lone Tree, we serve clients in Denver, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Northglenn, Commerce City, Aurora, Englewood, Littleton, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Broomfield, Brighton, Longmont, Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Erie, Golden, Morrison, Evergreen, Conifer, Bailey, Pine, Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley.

If you were injured in any of these areas, we can help.