Hurley McKenna & Mertz

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The Chicago law firm of Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. dedicates its professional practice to representing people whose lives have been destroyed by medical negligence and other serious personal injuries. As trial lawyers, we fight for just compensation for our clients, and our reputation for successful verdicts often allows us to settle your case quickly and fairly. If settlement is not possible, our attorneys are highly experienced in taking cases to trial and obtaining favorable verdicts. In fact, due to our reputation of trial success, other attorneys will often refer cases to our firm when they are set for trial.
Professionalism and ethics are additional qualities for which Hurley, McKenna & Mertz, P.C. is known as evidenced by the fact that our Chicago injury law firm has the highest possible rating for professionalism and ethics. At Hurley, McKenna & Mertz, P.C., we utilize the philosophy of providing excellent and prompt personalized service to our clients, and strive to create an atmosphere of accessibility, open communication, and timeliness. Therefore, we respond quickly to your questions or concerns, and are always willing to schedule meetings. Furthermore, a firm partner supervises every case to ensure our clients that an experienced professional will oversee all cases for which we are responsible.
Our attorneys have won record setting verdicts and settlements for our clients in Chicago, throughout Illinois, and across the United States. We have experience in many different areas including, but not limited to, medical malpractice, personal injury, nursing home abuse and neglect, products liability, premises liability, and car and truck accidents. Call 312-553-4900 for a free consultation and we will happily evaluate your case and help you obtain just compensation for your injuries.
Our founding partner, attorney Christopher T. Hurley, is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers as well as the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). All of these organizations offer membership by invitation only and limit their ranks to the most skilled and ethical trial lawyers in the United States.
At Hurley, McKenna & Mertz, P.C., we utilize our skills as trial lawyers and experience with many different types of cases to obtain just compensation for our clients. We base our practice on obtaining excellent results for our clients, while maintaining an amicable and accessible environment.

At Hurley, McKenna & Mertz, we are proud to represent our client, Mark Stephan, a person who has inspired both our firm and the world with his indomitable spirit and sheer determination to rise above a tragic injury.
In August 2007 Mark was riding his bicycle when the front wheel detached and he plunged head-first into the pavement, breaking his neck and becoming a minimally functional quadriplegic. Although his doctors told him that he would never walk again, Mark refused to accept that fate. His focus and determination are amazing as he continues to work tirelessly on intensive rehabilitation. He simply refuses to give up and we think he embodies the American spirit.
In December 2009 Mark stunned friends and family by climbing all 2,109 stairs of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) in Chicago. NBC Today with Mike Leonard documented the inspiring story in the following video.
“If you think you are done…you are.”

$12,000,000 - Settlement for three children neglected and abused in foster care when the agency placing them in the foster home failed to monitor their care.
$9,800,000 - Settlement for child that lost her hearing as the result of a failure to diagnose meningitis.
$7,775,668.02 - Record verdict for woman who underwent left foot amputation as a result of negligent podiatric surgery
$7,500,000 - Settlement for brain injury suffered by a child at birth due to the failure of his doctors to treat a Group B strep infection.
$7,300,231 - Structured settlement for 6 year old girl injured at birth when resident physicians pulled excessively on girl's head during delivery, resulting in an injury to child's left brachial plexus nerve.
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