Jefferson County · Traumatic brain injuries
Wheat Ridge Brain Injury Lawyers
We document the full impact of brain injuries in Wheat Ridge so settlement reflects your real losses.
How We Handle Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
A normal CT or MRI does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. The injury happens at the cellular and chemical level, not always visible on standard imaging. We work with neurologists and neuropsychologists to establish the diagnosis and connect your symptoms—memory problems, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, sleep disruption, balance issues, headaches—to the incident itself. Early and careful documentation prevents gaps that insurance companies later exploit.
We interview you, your family, your employer, and your medical providers to build a detailed account of how your brain injury has changed your daily life, work performance, and ability to care for yourself. This narrative evidence is often more persuasive than any single test result. When liability is clear—collision data, police reports, witness statements—we move quickly to settlement negotiations with the insurer or prepare your case for trial in Jefferson County Courts in Golden.
Evidence We Gather and Present
Our investigation includes emergency records from Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, imaging studies, and detailed neurology and neuropsychology evaluations. We also obtain therapy notes, school or employment records, family observations, and expert opinions on your future care needs. We request police records from the Wheat Ridge Police Department and reconstruct the accident to establish how the traumatic event caused your injury.
Functional evidence matters most. We document changes in memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, and headaches as they unfold over weeks and months. We show how your injury affected your ability to work, learn, socialize, and manage daily tasks. Expert testimony on causation and prognosis anchors the jury's understanding of why a normal-looking scan nonetheless represents a serious, lasting injury.
Local investigations may involve Wheat Ridge Police Department, incident scenes near West 38th Avenue or Golden, and follow-up care through Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital.
Proving a brain injury claim requires documentation of the traumatic event, medical findings, and functional impact. A normal scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Gather:
- Emergency records from Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital or first-responder reports from Wheat Ridge Police Department
- All imaging (CT, MRI) even if results appear normal
- Neurology and neuropsychology evaluations and testing
- Medical records showing diagnosis and ongoing treatment
- Therapy notes (physical, occupational, speech, mental health)
- School records or employment records showing changes in performance or work capacity
- Family, friend, or colleague statements describing changes in memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, and ability to perform daily tasks
- Documentation of headaches, dizziness, or other persistent symptoms
- Specialist opinions on future medical care, rehabilitation, and prognosis
- Evidence of lost wages or reduced earning capacity
- Photos or incident reports from the location (Wadsworth Boulevard, Kipling Street, I-70, West 38th Avenue, or other site of injury)
- Timeline showing when symptoms began and how they have changed over time
Medical Proof of Concussion and Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury is confirmed through the combination of history, symptom progression, and specialized testing. Neuropsychological testing reveals deficits in memory, processing speed, attention, and executive function that may not show up on imaging. Serial examinations document how symptoms evolve or persist over time. We work with board-certified neurologists and neuropsychologists who are experienced in linking injury mechanisms to clinical findings.
Future care opinions are critical. Your doctor may recommend ongoing therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, vocational retraining, or preventive monitoring for post-concussion syndrome or long-term neurological complications. These opinions form the foundation for damages claims that account for a lifetime of care, not just immediate medical bills. We present this evidence clearly so that the court and jury understand the full scope of your injury and its consequences.
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Damages We Pursue for Brain Injury Victims
- Medical expenses: emergency care, diagnostic imaging, neurology and neuropsychology evaluations, therapy, rehabilitation, and future medical treatment
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity: income lost during recovery and reduced work performance or career limitations caused by cognitive or physical deficits
- Pain and suffering: headaches, dizziness, fatigue, mood changes, anxiety, depression, and emotional distress stemming from your injury
- Loss of enjoyment: inability to pursue hobbies, sports, social activities, and family roles due to cognitive or physical limitations
- Household services: cost of help with cleaning, cooking, childcare, and other daily tasks you can no longer perform safely
- Future care costs: ongoing therapy, medication, assistive devices, home modification, and long-term monitoring to manage your brain injury
We present all damages evidence to a jury in Jefferson County Courts in Golden so that your settlement or verdict fully compensates your injury and future needs.
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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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.
Wheat Ridge Traumatic brain injuries FAQ
I had a crash on Wadsworth Boulevard in Wheat Ridge, but 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 involve changes in function that imaging cannot detect. What matters is how the injury affects your memory, concentration, mood, sleep, balance, headaches, work, and daily life. We document these changes through medical evaluations, therapy records, and observations from family and employers. A neuropsychology evaluation can identify cognitive changes that a standard scan might miss.
How much time do I have to file a claim for a brain injury from an accident in Wheat Ridge?
The filing deadline depends on what caused the injury, not the diagnosis date. A vehicle crash on I-70 or Kipling Street, an unsafe property condition, or an injury on public land each has different deadlines. Vehicle claims, property claims, and claims against public entities like Wheat Ridge Police Department or a city agency may have separate time limits. Contact McCormick & Murphy immediately to determine your deadline. Waiting too long can eliminate your right to recover.
What if I don't remember much from the accident or the days after the injury?
Memory loss is common after a traumatic brain injury. You don't need to recall every detail. Emergency records from the hospital, police reports from Wheat Ridge Police Department, witness statements, and imaging from the day of the incident establish what happened. Medical records, therapy notes, and family observations document your symptoms and recovery. A neuropsychology evaluation can measure cognitive changes and help explain memory or attention problems. We use all available records to build your case.
Do I need a neuropsychology evaluation, or will standard medical records be enough?
Standard medical records alone often are not enough to prove the full extent of a brain injury. Neuropsychology evaluations test memory, concentration, processing speed, and executive function in ways that medical scans and routine doctor visits do not. These evaluations create objective evidence of cognitive changes caused by the injury. They also support claims for ongoing care and lost earning capacity. We typically obtain this specialized evaluation to strengthen your case and document functional limitations that insurance companies and courts will recognize.
How does McCormick & Murphy charge for a brain injury case?
McCormick & Murphy handles brain injury claims on a contingency fee basis. The firm earns an attorney fee only if your case is settled or won. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you. Advanced case costs—such as medical records, expert evaluations, and deposition fees—are separate from the attorney fee and will be discussed with you before they are incurred. This arrangement means you do not need to pay out of pocket to pursue your claim.
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