El Paso County · Traumatic brain injuries
Colorado Springs Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers
Colorado Springs traumatic brain injury lawyers for crashes, falls, and other trauma. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
How Brain Injury Claims Work
McCormick & Murphy are Colorado Springs traumatic brain injury lawyers for people hurt in a crash, a fall, or another trauma. A normal CT or MRI does not end the claim. We get the Colorado Springs Police Department or Colorado State Patrol report, the records from UCHealth Memorial or Penrose, and we file in El Paso County District Court when the insurer will not pay a fair number.
A traumatic brain injury often develops after a collision on Powers Boulevard, a fall, or an assault—incidents that may be reported to Colorado Springs Police Department or Colorado State Patrol. The injury itself may not appear on an initial CT or MRI. What matters is how your thinking, mood, sleep, balance, and daily function have shifted since the incident. We gather the evidence that ties those changes to the trauma.
Insurance companies frequently dispute brain-injury claims because symptoms are subjective and scans can appear normal. We build your case by documenting the injury through emergency records, neurology referrals, neuropsychology testing, therapy notes, and observations from family, employers, and schools. This record becomes the foundation of your claim in court or settlement negotiations.
What We Document in Brain Injury Cases
The traumatic event itself is the starting point—the details of how you were struck, fell, or injured on Academy Boulevard, I-25, Woodmen Road, or elsewhere in the Briargate, Old Colorado City, Broadmoor, Fountain, or Manitou Springs area. We obtain police reports and incident records. We then establish your baseline health before the injury and contrast it with your condition after.
We compile emergency-room notes from UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital, imaging studies, neurology and neuropsychology evaluations, physical or occupational therapy records, and any school or employment documentation showing declining performance. Family statements and your own symptom journal are equally valuable. Together, these records demonstrate the relationship between the incident and your ongoing cognitive, emotional, and physical changes.
Local investigations may involve Colorado Springs Police Department or Colorado State Patrol, incident scenes near Woodmen Road or Broadmoor, and follow-up care through UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital.
A brain injury claim requires proof of the incident, the diagnosis, and how the injury changed your life. Normal imaging does not rule out concussion or TBI. Gather:
- Police or emergency report from the incident (Colorado Springs Police Department or Colorado State Patrol)
- ER records from UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital, including any CT or MRI
- Neurology or neuropsychology evaluation showing diagnosis and symptom patterns
- Documentation of cognitive changes: memory loss, concentration problems, confusion
- Documentation of physical changes: balance issues, dizziness, sensitivity to light or sound, headaches
- Documentation of emotional or mood changes: irritability, anxiety, depression, personality shifts
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Therapy notes (occupational, physical, speech, or psychological)
- School records, work evaluations, or performance notes showing decline after the injury
- Family or witness statements describing changes in behavior or function
- Medical evidence of future care needs and costs
- Wage records or statements about work absences or lost earning capacity
- Photos or videos of daily-life limitations (if applicable)
Why Neurology and Neuropsychology Matter
A normal brain scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Neurologists and neuropsychologists use specialized testing to measure memory, attention, processing speed, mood, and executive function. These evaluations reveal deficits that imaging cannot. We work with Colorado Springs providers to ensure your evaluation is thorough and documented in a way that holds up in court.
Ongoing treatment—whether cognitive rehabilitation, therapy, or medication management—also serves as evidence. Each visit note records your symptoms, your response to treatment, and any lingering limitations. This progression tells the story of your injury over time and informs projections about future care and earning capacity.
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Compensation in Brain Injury Cases
- Medical expenses: emergency care, hospitalization, imaging, neurology and neuropsychology testing, and rehabilitation
- Ongoing treatment costs: therapy, medication, specialist visits, and future care needs
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity if cognitive changes prevent you from returning to your previous job or role
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life, including impacts on memory, concentration, mood, sleep, and relationships
- Costs of accommodation or support services to help you manage daily tasks or return to work
- Non-economic damages reflecting the permanent or long-term nature of cognitive and emotional changes
El Paso County District Court recognizes both economic losses and the intangible harm that brain injuries inflict on your quality of life.
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.
Colorado Springs Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Colorado Springs traumatic brain injury lawyers?
Call Colorado Springs traumatic 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. We meet you at 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
Why do I need all these records if my CT scan came back normal?
A normal scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. The brain's chemical and structural changes are often not visible on standard imaging. We document the diagnosis through clinical evaluation, symptom patterns, and functional changes—how the injury affects your memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, work, and daily activities. That functional evidence is what proves the injury and its impact.
How long do I have to file a claim for a brain injury from a car crash on I-25 or Powers Boulevard?
The filing deadline depends on the type of incident and claim. For vehicle crashes, you generally have three years from the date of the crash. For other incidents—such as unsafe property in the Briargate or Old Colorado City area—the deadline may differ. If a government agency was involved, additional notice rules may apply. Contact us immediately to confirm the deadline for your specific situation.
What if I don't have medical records from the day of the injury?
Request them from UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital, or the provider who treated you. If records are lost, we can work with your doctors to document the injury based on your ongoing symptoms and evaluations. Medical notes from the weeks and months after the incident—even if delayed—can support the diagnosis and progression of the injury.
Do you charge me upfront to investigate my brain injury claim?
No. McCormick & Murphy handles brain injury claims on a contingency fee basis. We do not charge you an attorney fee unless your case is settled or won. Certain case costs—such as records requests, expert evaluations, or court fees—may be advanced by the firm and are separate from the attorney fee. We discuss those costs with you before they are incurred.
Who else can provide evidence of my brain injury besides doctors?
Family members, friends, teachers, and employers can provide statements about changes they observed in your memory, mood, behavior, or daily function after the injury. School and employment records may show academic or work-performance decline. Therapy notes from occupational, physical, or psychological treatment document your rehabilitation. Together, these sources build a complete picture of how the injury affected your life.
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