Personal Injury
Personal injury law covers situations where someone is harmed because of another party’s negligence, carelessness, or wrongful actions. These cases can involve motor vehicle collisions, including collisions with pedestrians and individuals on bikes or scooters, unsafe property conditions, and other incidents that cause physical harm because of negligence. The goal of a personal injury claim is to hold the responsible party accountable and recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. At Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C., we fight to protect the rights of injured individuals and their families.
Types of Personal Injury
Personal injury can happen almost anywhere—at work, in schools, or in public spaces—when safety standards are ignored. These cases often involve hazardous conditions, lack of proper supervision, or failures to provide a safe environment. Whether it’s an injury in a classroom, an accident on the job, or a fall in a public area, victims have the right to seek accountability. Our team at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. is here to help injured individuals and families understand their options and pursue fair compensation.
Construction and Workplace Injuries
Employers are legally obligated to maintain safe working conditions and provide proper training to employees. Unfortunately, workplace injuries still occur due to unsafe equipment, lack of safety protocols, or hazardous environments. These injuries can impact a person’s ability to work, support their family, and live without pain. Our firm advocates for injured workers, ensuring they receive fair compensation and justice when employer negligence is to blame.
Construction-related injuries can have many causes. Falls, dropped equipment, overloaded cranes, overhead power lines, scaffolding, motor vehicles, and use of heavy equipment are among the most common causes of injury. Other dangers such as carbon monoxide, confined spaces and trench cave-ins can also cause serious and even fatal injuries. Because of our extensive experience handling construction accident cases and our network of high-quality experts, we can get the best results in complex cases.
HM&M pursues cases involving all types of construction and workplace injuries. Recently we obtained $5,300,000 for an ironworker who suffered a hand injury due to falling construction material.
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Contact us today for assistance with all types of construction malpractice cases, including: .
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Falls and Crush Injuries
Educational Facilities
Schools, daycares, and universities are trusted to provide safe environments for children, students, and staff. When that trust is broken through negligence—such as inadequate supervision, unsafe playgrounds, or failure to address known hazards—serious injuries can result. These cases can leave families facing unexpected medical bills, long-term care needs, and emotional distress. Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. helps families hold institutions accountable and fight for the resources they need to move forward.
Public Spaces
Property owners and municipalities are responsible for keeping public areas such as sidewalks, parks, and stores reasonably safe for visitors. When they fail to correct dangerous conditions—like broken pavement, poor lighting, or inadequate security—accidents and injuries can happen. Victims of these accidents often face physical, financial, and emotional burdens that could have been prevented. At Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C., we work to hold property owners accountable and secure the compensation our clients deserve.
Our Expertise On Personal Injury
At Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.c.
At Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C., we have decades of experience representing individuals and families in complex personal injury cases. From construction and workplace injuries to injuries in schools, public spaces, and on unsafe property, our attorneys know how to uncover the truth and build strong cases.
We work with top experts, investigate thoroughly, and develop strategies tailored to each client’s unique situation. Above all, we are committed to protecting the rights of the injured, holding negligent parties accountable, and securing the compensation our clients need to move forward.
Top Personal Injury Case Results
Our firm has achieved significant verdicts and settlements for clients injured in construction accidents, workplace incidents, and accidents in public spaces. These results demonstrate both our commitment to justice and our ability to secure meaningful compensation for those harmed by negligence.
$5 Million
Cook County jury verdict against a Chicago apartment owner and management company for failing to maintain security, leading to a tenant’s attack.
$2 Million
Record DuPage County verdict for the wrongful death of a 78-year-old woman who fell down an unlit church staircase.
$1 Million
Wrongful death case for the family of a 91-year-old woman who died after a boiler was improperly installed, causing dangerously high indoor temperatures.
$700K
Verdict against St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital for wrongfully firing a security guard after he filed a workers’ compensation claim.
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