June 23, 2022Three Signs It’s Time to File a Suit Following a Construction Accident Construction accidents are terrifying and can often lead to permanent injury or even death. According to OSHA, construction is a high-hazard industry that encompasses a wide range of...
Read More May 19, 2022Top Questions To Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer: A Comprehensive Guide “Do I need a personal injury lawyer?” If you’ve asked yourself this question lately, then you are likely looking for a lawyer that best suits your needs as a...
Read More May 10, 2022Do You Have Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament? Did you know that Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL) occurs in about 1.5 percent of the U.S. population? This uncommon condition can often be misdiagnosed, leading to further complications—and...
Read More April 28, 2022How to File a Complaint Against a Doctor in Illinois If your doctor has displayed inappropriate behavior, you are entitled to issue a formal complaint. However, here’s the surprising truth: Making a formal complaint with a medical board probably won’t...
Read More April 11, 2022Hurley McKenna & Mertz: 2022 Success Story – $5,412,500 Verdict in Assault Case Hurley McKenna & Mertz (HMM) is proud to announce that partners Michael T. Mertz and Christopher Cortese have won a Cook County Circuit Court jury verdict of...
Read More March 17, 2022Personal Injury Lawyer: When Do I Need One? Personal injury is defined as harm caused by one or more responsible parties to another person or persons. The injury can be physical or emotional, and it can result from a wide...
Read More April 21, 2020At Hurley McKenna & Mertz, we pride ourselves on being informed when it comes to current news that affects our clients. Once a month, we round up a list of articles that impact our practice areas, including but not limited...
Read More April 7, 2020The law defines negligence as the failure to act in a reasonably careful way considering the circumstances. When someone’s negligence causes injury to you or your family, you have the right to fair compensation. In such cases, the damages available...
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