McCormick & Murphy - Results
At McCormick & Murphy, P.C., we handle a variety of personal injury and insurance bad faith cases in the Colorado State and Federal courts. Some of the claims have been successfully taken to trial and resulted in substantial jury verdicts. Other cases have resulted in substantial out of court settlements.
A small sampling of the jury verdicts and out of court settlements obtained by McCormick & Murphy PC over the years includes:
Jury Verdicts/Judgments
$146,391.00 - Automobile Collision
A self employed woman was injured on her way to the hospital to visit a friend when a teenager made an unlawful left hand turn in front of her, causing damage to her previously repaired hernia, and impairment of her income as a wallpaper hanger. McCormick & Murphy PC filed suit and obtained a jury verdict, plus interest and costs, totaling $146,391.00.
$589,919.00 - Insurance Bad Faith: Unpaid Bills
The no fault auto insurance company of a 37 year old single working mother failed to pay $2,027 of medical bills incurred by her following a serious automobile accident. Her doctors sued her for the unpaid medical bills, and garnishes her wages shortly before Christmas. McCormick & Murphy PC filed suit against her insurance company and obtained a jury verdict, plus interest and costs, totaling $589,919.00.
$269,562.00 - Rear-end Automobile Collision
A young Hispanic man was involved in a rear end automobile accident in which he suffered a bulging disc and back injuries. He received mostly chiropractic care, and had ongoing pain and impairment. The Defendant’s insurance company offered only $15,000.00 to settle his claim. McCormick & Murphy PC filed suit and obtained a jury verdict, plus interest and costs, totaling $269,562.00.
$500,000.00 - Horse Kick
A 3 year old child was left unattended in an open pasture area by the property owner in order to round up some horses. One of the horses tramples the child, striking his head, and knocking him unconscious. The child was in a coma for over a week, and sustained a closed head injury. The Defendant refused to accept responsibility. McCormick & Murphy PC filed lawsuit, and the issue of the Defendant’s negligence was tried to a jury. The jury returned a verdict finding the Defendant was negligent. Following verdict on negligence, the Defendant’s insurance company agreed to settle the child’s claims for the insurance policy limits of $500,000.00.
$159,693.00 - Auto Collision
A young man was injured when another vehicle failed to yield the right of way during a left hand turn, causing head and spine injuries. The other driver’s insurance company refused to settle. McCormick & Murphy PC filed suit and obtained a jury verdict, plus interest and costs, totaling $159,693.00.
$1,349,693.00 - Insurance Bad Faith
The mother of four young children was injured in automobile collision. She had medical coverage through her automobile insurance company and sought medical care. Her doctors submitted their bills to her auto insurance company, who refused to pay for her medical bills. Her medical care providers then sued her to collect the unpaid medical bills. McCormick & Murphy PC filed suit and obtained a jury verdict, plus interest and costs, totaling $1,349,693.00.
Out-of-Court Settlements
$235,000.00 - Defective Product
A donut machine was tipped over by the wind onto a woman who was making donuts, burning her, causing severe pain and scarring. McCormick & Murphy, PC filed suit against the manufacturer and recovered a settlement prior to trial of $235,000.00.
$390,000.00 - Car Collision with Horse
A child was injured when the car she was riding as a passenger in struck a horse that was in the road. She suffered a closed head injury and other injuries, including balance and coordination problems. The owner of the horse denied responsibility and McCormick & Murphy, PC filed against horse owner and recovered a settlement prior to trial.
$1,100,000 - Auto Collision - Liability and UIM Claims
A middle aged man was involved in a serious automobile accident, suffering a closed head injury and a broken leg. McCormick & Murphy, PC filed settled with the other driver’s insurance company and filed suit against the man’s underinsured motorist policy and recovered settlements prior to trial totaling $1,100,000.00.
$620,000 - Motorcycle Accident/Dramshop Claim
A young woman who was the passenger on a motorcycle that crashed as a result of the driver being served an excessive amount of alcohol, sustained serious injuries. She had multiple surgeries and one of her limbs amputated. McCormick & Murphy, PC filed suit against the driver of the motorcycle and the bar, and recovered settlements prior to trial totaling $620,000.00.
$435,000 - Insurance Bad Faith
Failure to pay medical, rehabilitation and income benefits. McCormick & Murphy, PC sues insurance company and recovered a settlement prior to trial of $435,000.00.
$400,000 - Insurance Bad Faith
Non-payment PIP benefits, extended PIP benefits. Insurance company of woman involved in accident refused to offer and provide statutorily mandated insurance coverage. McCormick & Murphy, PC filed suit, and recovered settlement prior to trial of $400,000.00.
$325,000 - Medical Negligence/Wrongful Death
McCormick & Murphy, PC files suit against hospital and social worker, and recovered settlement prior to trial of $325,000.00.
$410,000 - Commercial Truck/Automobile Collision
A soldier was struck by a commercial truck making a left hand turn, resulting in a fractured leg, arm, neck, and scars. Insurance company offers prior to litigation were substantially lower than reasonable. McCormick & Murphy, PC filed suit and recovered a settlement prior to trial of $410,000.00.
*This sample of results is provided only as an example of some of the successes of McCormick & Murphy, P.C., on prior cases. It is not intended as a promise or guarantee that any particular person will achieve the same or similar results on their respective claims. Each claim is different and each claim is subject to its own risks and unique facts. Some claims do not have enough insurance coverage to adequately repair the harms and losses caused, and some cases, as a result of their unique facts, are settled for much lower amounts. Some cases that are tried to juries are lost.