McCormick & Murphy's Blog
Obtaining timely and competent medical care is vital after a car accident. Without care, many minor conditions could worsen until a person can no longer go to work or even get out of bed. However, how does a car accident victim pay for this care? And does health insurance cover car accident injuries? The answer… Continue
Many car accident injuries require only rehabilitation, pain management, and compression. This is particularly true of mild soft-tissue injuries such as sprains and strains. However, other car accident injuries require surgery to give the motorist the best chance of making a full recovery. Surgery brings its own complications, which accident victims must be aware of…. Continue
When you are involved in a side-impact car crash, more commonly known as a T-bone accident, injuries can be quite severe. To be sure, many T bone/side-impact car accident injuries often happen at intersections when another driver is going too fast to stop appropriately for a yellow light, or when another driver is intoxicated or… Continue
Car accidents occur multiple time every day in Colorado Springs, CO, and they vary widely in terms of seriousness. When a motor vehicle collision happens, vehicle occupants and pedestrians may sustain only minor injuries from which they recover in a short period of time, or they may suffer life-threatening and debilitating injuries that require extensive… Continue
If you are attacked by someone else’s dog you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries under Colorado’s dog bite law. It’s important to understand what the law entails, what constitutes an injury and how long you have to file a personal injury claim. Statute of Limitations for Dog Bite Lawsuits in Colorado… Continue
Colorado is one of the best states in the country for motorcyclists. From the twisting mountains views, to the flat meadows or the high desert near Pueblo, the state offers riders virtually every type of scenery or roadway imaginable. Unsurprisingly, the popularity of motorcycles is surging in the state. According to data collected and provided… Continue
In Colorado, all drivers are required to have car insurance, although unfortunately, not all abide by this rule. For this reason, Colorado law requires insurers to offer policyholders the option of purchasing uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. Having these policies ensures that even if a driver is involved in an accident with someone who does not… Continue
When a loved one dies, survivors are often left with a mountain of added responsibilities they must manage, in addition to their grief. How will you support your family? Pay for a funeral? Pay off lingering debt? Help others grieve? Switch accounts to your name? Finishing paying a mortgage? Honor his or her legacy? The… Continue
You sustained a head injury in a car, motorcycle, truck or bike accident. You may have suffered concussion symptoms: confusion, drowsiness, headache, nausea, balance issues. Eventually you began feeling decent again. Are you in the clear? Think again. Patients who have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, may develop further symptoms — including seizures,… Continue
Biker safety: If it weren’t such an issue, motorcycle safety courses, books and gear wouldn’t be so readily available. And you wouldn’t see so many “share the road” billboards and “look twice, save a life” bumper stickers as you cruise down the road. In 2015 alone, nearly 5,000 bikers were killed in collisions with motor… Continue
Disclaimer: Information provided on this site is NOT formal legal advice. It is generic legal information. Under no circumstances should the information on this site be relied upon when deciding the proper course of a legal action. Always get a formal case evaluation from a licensed attorney if you think you might have a personal injury lawsuit.