Adams and Weld counties · Traumatic brain injuries
Thornton Brain Injury Lawyers
Traumatic brain injury from a crash or fall in Thornton? We pursue claims even when initial scans appear normal.
Why Brain Injury Claims Are Often Missed
Many people assume that a normal CT or MRI scan means no brain injury occurred. In reality, concussions and traumatic brain injuries frequently cause real cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms that standard imaging cannot detect. Doctors and insurance adjusters may minimize your injury if they focus only on scan results. We investigate the full picture: how the accident happened, how your symptoms started, and how your daily life has changed.
We document the traumatic event itself, your medical diagnosis, how your symptoms have progressed over time, and the specific ways your injury affects memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, and ability to work. This evidence becomes the foundation of your claim, especially when you file in Adams County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts.
Evidence That Proves Brain Injury
We collect emergency records from HCA HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center and other providers, along with all imaging studies, neurology and neuropsychology evaluations, and therapy notes. We also gather school records, employment records, and statements from family members who have observed your cognitive and behavioral changes since the injury.
Expert opinions about your future medical care, ongoing treatment needs, and long-term prognosis are critical to demonstrating both current and lasting harm. The Thornton Police Department report, if applicable, documents the incident itself. Together, these materials show how the accident caused measurable, documented changes in brain function.
Local investigations may involve Thornton Police Department, incident scenes near Washington Street or Commerce City, and follow-up care through HCA HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center.
A normal scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Collect evidence that shows the injury event, medical diagnosis, and how the injury has changed your memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, headaches, work, and daily life.
- Records of the incident (police report from Thornton Police Department, vehicle crash details, property hazard documentation)
- Emergency room or urgent-care records from HCA HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center or other facility you visited immediately after injury
- All imaging scans (CT, MRI) even if reported as normal
- Neurology and neuropsychology evaluations and test results
- Records from any therapy (physical, occupational, speech, cognitive, mental health)
- School or employment records showing grades, attendance, job performance changes before and after injury
- Written observations from family members, friends, or supervisors describing changes you noticed
- Your own written notes on symptoms and how the injury has affected your daily tasks, sleep, concentration, and mood over time
- Medical opinions about your future care needs and costs
- Documentation of lost wages or reduced earning capacity
- Photos or video showing your condition or the scene of injury if relevant
- Insurance and contact information for all parties involved
Medical Evaluation and Documentation
Not every brain injury victim receives a prompt neuropsychological evaluation. We work with medical professionals who understand that concussions and traumatic brain injuries affect cognition, emotion, sleep, balance, and work performance in ways that may not show up on a scan. We ensure your medical record reflects your actual symptoms and limitations.
Early and thorough documentation—including detailed history, symptom inventories, and functional testing—strengthens your claim. If you have not yet seen a neurologist or neuropsychologist, we can help connect you with qualified providers in the Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster, and greater Denver area.
Official Thornton hospital, report, crash-record, and court links →
What Brain Injury Claims Can Cover
- Medical treatment: emergency care, imaging, neurology, neuropsychology, physical therapy, and ongoing rehabilitation
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity from missed work or permanent cognitive limitations
- Pain and suffering, including headaches, mood changes, memory loss, and emotional distress
- Cost of future care, accommodations, and support services for long-term recovery
- Household and caregiving expenses if your injury prevents you from managing daily tasks
- Home or workplace modifications needed to accommodate cognitive or physical deficits
We pursue these damages in settlement negotiations and, if necessary, in court at the Adams County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts.
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Thornton — and read client testimonials.
After I was hit by a drunk driver with no insurance, my own insurer refused UM benefits. McCormick & Murphy sued for uninsured motorist benefits and bad faith. A jury awarded me over $900,000.
C. O., Denver · UM / bad-faith verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Thornton Traumatic brain injuries FAQ
My CT scan was normal. Does that mean I don't have a brain injury?
No. A normal scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Brain injuries often cause real, measurable changes in memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, and headaches that standard imaging may not detect. We document these functional and cognitive changes through medical records, neuropsychology testing, therapy notes, and observations from people who know you. The injury itself—not just the scan—is the foundation of your claim.
What is the deadline to file a brain injury claim in Thornton?
The filing deadline depends on what caused the brain injury, not the diagnosis date. Vehicle crashes, unsafe property, and claims against public entities (like the City of Thornton or Thornton Police Department) have different deadlines. Colorado law generally allows three years from the injury event for personal-injury lawsuits, but some claims, including those against government agencies, have shorter notice periods. Contact us right away so we can identify which deadline applies to your case and make sure your claim is filed on time.
How do I prove that my work problems are from the brain injury and not something else?
We connect the injury to your work changes by showing your job performance, attendance, and ability before the incident; your medical diagnosis and treatment records after the incident; and how your symptoms—concentration problems, fatigue, mood changes, or headaches—align with the timing of the injury. Employment records, supervisor statements, neuropsychology tests, and your own timeline of symptoms all build this link. We also rely on medical opinions that explain how your specific brain injury would cause the work limitations you are experiencing.
Do I have to pay McCormick & Murphy upfront, or how does payment work?
McCormick & Murphy handles brain-injury claims on a contingency fee. That means we earn an attorney fee only if your case is settled or won. You do not pay us a fee out of your pocket. However, advanced case costs—such as medical records, expert evaluations, court filing fees, and deposition costs—are separate from the attorney fee. We can discuss how those costs are handled as your case moves forward.
What medical providers in the Thornton area can evaluate my brain injury?
HCA HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center and other emergency and urgent-care facilities in Thornton can provide initial diagnosis and imaging. For thorough evaluation, you may be referred to neurology or neuropsychology specialists who can conduct detailed testing and provide opinions about your injury, treatment needs, and long-term effects. We work with you to identify qualified providers and obtain all records needed to support your claim. Your primary-care doctor can also help coordinate referrals to specialists who understand brain injury.
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