Pueblo County · Traumatic brain injuries
Pueblo West Brain Injury Lawyers
Pueblo West brain injury lawyers helping clients prove cognitive and functional losses after accidents.
How We Prove a Traumatic Brain Injury Claim
A traumatic brain injury can occur without a visible mark or a positive imaging result. Many people who suffer a concussion or TBI after a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 50, a fall on an unsafe property, or another sudden event receive normal CT or MRI scans—yet still experience real, measurable changes in memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, and physical ability. We build your claim by documenting what changed after the injury, not just what shows up on a scan.
Our approach connects the traumatic event itself to your current symptoms and functional losses. We gather evidence from the scene, the emergency response, your medical encounters, and your daily life. If you've had to miss work, reduce your hours, or struggle with tasks you once handled easily, those changes matter in proving your claim. We work with families, employers, and medical experts to show how the injury has altered your life.
Evidence We Collect for Brain Injury Cases
We start with the incident itself—police reports from the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, witness statements, photographs, and the circumstances that caused the injury. We then obtain your emergency and hospital records from UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, imaging films, initial diagnoses, and any treatment you received immediately after the injury. Those first hours and days create a timeline that links the trauma to your symptoms.
We also gather neurology and neuropsychology evaluations, therapy notes, school or employment records, and observations from family members who see your day-to-day struggles. Future-care opinions from specialists are crucial—they show what ongoing treatment, monitoring, or support you will need. All of this evidence helps the court or settlement negotiator understand both the origin of your injury and its lasting impact on your ability to work and live independently.
Local investigations may involve Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, incident scenes near Joe Martinez Boulevard or Colorado City, and follow-up care through UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo.
Pueblo West is an unincorporated community west of Pueblo along Highway 50. Serious injuries are often treated in Pueblo, and claims commonly proceed in Pueblo County courts.
Documenting a brain injury requires more than imaging. Gather records that show the injury mechanism, medical findings, and how the injury has changed your thinking, mood, physical abilities, and work capacity.
- Emergency room and ambulance records from UCHealth Parkview Medical Center or other Pueblo-area providers documenting the incident and initial symptoms
- CT, MRI, or other imaging studies, plus any negative scans—which do not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury
- Neurology and neuropsychology evaluation reports and test results showing cognitive, memory, concentration, or processing changes
- Therapy or rehabilitation records (physical, occupational, cognitive, or speech therapy) noting progress and ongoing limitations
- School records (grades, test scores, disciplinary changes, accommodations) or employment records (performance reviews, absences, job restrictions, wage loss) documenting functional decline
- Medical records from all treatment providers addressing headaches, sleep disturbance, mood changes, balance problems, or sensitivity to light or sound
- Family, friend, or coworker written statements describing observed changes in personality, memory, mood, or daily living
- Police report or incident documentation from the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office or local law enforcement (crashes on U.S. Highway 50, McCulloch Boulevard, or other Pueblo-area roads)
- Medical opinions and records addressing prognosis, future treatment, in-home care needs, and long-term functional outlook
- Photographs or video of the incident scene, vehicle damage, or property condition if relevant to the injury mechanism
- Daily journal or log kept by the injured person or family member tracking symptoms, limitations, and recovery progress over weeks or months
The strength of your claim depends on connecting the traumatic event to measurable changes in how your brain functions. Begin gathering these records as soon as possible after the injury.
Medical Documentation and Expert Opinions
Your medical records are the foundation of a strong brain injury case. We obtain comprehensive reports from neurologists, neuropsychologists, and other specialists who have evaluated your cognitive function, balance, memory, attention, and emotional regulation. These expert opinions explain how your injury differs from a normal headache or a minor bump and why your symptoms persist or worsen over time.
We also use therapy notes, rehabilitation records, and family testimony to fill in gaps that scans alone cannot show. A neuropsychological evaluation, for example, can measure specific deficits in memory or processing speed that affect your job performance or your ability to manage finances and daily responsibilities. These detailed clinical findings form the basis for calculating both your past medical expenses and your future-care needs.
Official Pueblo West hospital, report, crash-record, and court links →
Compensation You May Recover
- Medical expenses: emergency care, hospital stays, imaging, neurology consultations, neuropsychology testing, ongoing therapy, and rehabilitation
- Wage loss and reduced earning capacity: lost income during recovery and reduced ability to earn in your previous occupation or any occupation
- Pain and suffering: compensation for headaches, cognitive fog, emotional distress, sleep disruption, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Home and personal care: costs for assistance with daily tasks, household management, and supervision if your injury affects judgment or safety
- Future medical and supportive care: ongoing specialist appointments, therapy, monitoring, medication, and adaptive equipment
Pueblo County Combined Courts recognizes both economic losses and non-economic damages in brain injury settlements and judgments.
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Pueblo West — and read client testimonials.
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.
Pueblo West Traumatic brain injuries FAQ
My CT scan came back normal. Does that mean I don't have a brain injury?
No. A normal or negative scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Many people with significant brain injuries have normal imaging. What matters is the mechanism of injury (the force or trauma itself), your symptoms, and how your thinking, mood, balance, memory, and daily function have changed since the injury. Neuropsychology testing, therapy records, and documented symptom progression often carry more weight than imaging alone.
How long do I have to file a claim for a brain injury from a vehicle crash on Highway 50?
The filing deadline depends on the type of claim, not just the diagnosis date. If the crash involved another driver, you generally have three years from the date of the crash itself. If it involved a government vehicle or property, the deadline may be much shorter. If the injury occurred on unsafe property or in a business, different deadlines may apply. Contact us immediately to confirm the deadline for your specific situation.
What if I'm having trouble with work and memory, but my doctor hasn't formally diagnosed traumatic brain injury?
Diagnosis matters, but how the injury affects your function also matters. Gather records showing the traumatic event, your symptoms, and your work or daily-life changes. Medical records from UCHealth Parkview or other Pueblo providers, therapy notes, and even statements from family or your employer about observable changes can support the connection between the injury and your current struggles. A neuropsychology evaluation can also document cognitive and functional changes.
How does McCormick & Murphy charge for brain injury cases?
We handle brain injury claims on contingency. That means we charge an attorney fee only if your case is settled or won—you pay nothing up front from your own pocket. Case costs (medical records, expert reports, court filings) are separate and are advanced by the firm; those are recovered from any settlement or judgment. You never pay our fee if we do not recover money for you.
Should I keep a daily log of my symptoms and how they affect me?
Yes. A detailed, honest journal documenting headaches, memory problems, mood changes, sleep issues, balance problems, and how these affect your work, school, or home life is powerful evidence. Write dates, times, and specific examples. This record helps your medical providers understand your condition and demonstrates the injury's real-world impact to anyone reviewing your claim. Bring these notes to your medical appointments.
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