Hurley McKenna & Mertz

Hurley McKenna & Mertz The Chicago law firm of Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. represents people who have been severely injured

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Medication mismanagement is a pressing issue in healthcare that can lead to serious complications for patients. From ant...
12/18/2024

Medication mismanagement is a pressing issue in healthcare that can lead to serious complications for patients. From antibiotics to biologics, several commonly prescribed medications are often mismanaged, putting patients at risk.

In our latest blog post, we discuss the five medications that are frequently mismanaged by healthcare providers and the potential consequences. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones by being informed. 👉 Read the full post here

Discover the dangers of medication mismanagement, from anticoagulants to biologics like Humira and Enbrel. Learn how to advocate for safer healthcare, understand legal recourse, and protect your health through knowledge and informed conversations with your provider.

✅ As a parent, your child's health is everything. But if your child has suffered a birth injury, knowing what questions ...
12/11/2024

✅ As a parent, your child's health is everything. But if your child has suffered a birth injury, knowing what questions to ask and how to track their development can feel overwhelming.

To help, we’ve created a free Birth Injury Resource Center designed to guide you through the essential milestones and questions to ask during pediatric appointments. Inside, you'll find key milestones to track at each visit, important questions to ask your pediatrician, and a list of common birth injuries along with their symptoms.

Visit the Birth Injury Resource Center for the information you need and take the first step towards the justice your child deserves.

If your child has experienced an injury during childbirth, you may be feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about your next steps. This Birth Injury Resource Center is designed to provide you with the information you need to understand your child’s birth injury, including signs and symptoms, available...

Facing the emotional toll of a wrongful birth case is overwhelming. That’s why it’s crucial to choose a lawyer who not o...
12/04/2024

Facing the emotional toll of a wrongful birth case is overwhelming. That’s why it’s crucial to choose a lawyer who not only understands medical malpractice but also brings empathy to the table. In our recent blog, we discuss how finding a compassionate, experienced lawyer can make all the difference during this challenging time.

Here are a few things to consider when hiring a wrongful birth lawyer:
💼 Expertise in medical malpractice
🤝 Empathy and understanding of your situation
📊 Proven track record in similar cases

Ready to take the next step? Learn more about how to hire the right attorney for your case by clicking the link.

Discovering your child was born with a genetic or congenital condition that could have been prevented with proper medical care is heartbreaking. It is even more painful when you realize that medical professionals may have failed in their duty to inform you about the risks, diagnosis, or alternatives...

Have you or someone you care about experienced medical malpractice? 🩺 Here are four common types: 1️⃣ Misdiagnosis or De...
11/27/2024

Have you or someone you care about experienced medical malpractice? 🩺 Here are four common types:

1️⃣ Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
2️⃣ Surgical Errors
3️⃣ Medication Errors
4️⃣ Breach of Confidentiality

Click below to discover two more types of malpractice and what you can do if your trust in healthcare has been violated. Everyone deserves a voice in their healthcare journey.

Instances of medical malpractice are more common than we think. In this blog post, we detail six types of medical malpractice and how you can seek justice.

Every case at our firm is handled by a dedicated team including partners, associates, and paralegals, ensuring that you ...
11/20/2024

Every case at our firm is handled by a dedicated team including partners, associates, and paralegals, ensuring that you always have someone available to answer questions and provide support. With our collaborative approach, you’re never alone in your legal journey.

➡️ Learn more about how we work with clients to deliver the best outcomes.

At Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. we want to win every case we accept and that means we prepare every case as if it is going to trial. Statistically most cases settle, but our trial preparation approach ensures that we obtain the highest settlements for our clients. Defendants and their insurance comp...

Tip #1 for Staying Safe in Private Equity-Owned Medical Practices: Always research who owns the medical practice before...
11/16/2024

Tip #1 for Staying Safe in Private Equity-Owned Medical Practices: Always research who owns the medical practice before scheduling an appointment. Ownership by private equity firms can sometimes shift focus from patient care to profit, which may impact the quality and safety of care.

You can learn our other tips for navigating private equity-owned healthcare facilities in our blog at the link below.

https://hubs.la/Q02Y9_VY0 practices-can-enable-sexual-abuse-and-malpractice/

Our healthcare industry has seen a notable shift in who owns practices—it’s no longer just physicians acting solely in the patients’ best interest, but private equity firms and hedge funds that focus more on profits than people.

How long would you wait for justice? HMM Partner, Evan Smola, will urge the Federal Court of Appeals to consider the voi...
11/06/2024

How long would you wait for justice? HMM Partner, Evan Smola, will urge the Federal Court of Appeals to consider the voices of Boy Scout abuse survivors by approving the BSA Bankruptcy victim compensation plan without more delays. This decision could finally provide survivors the long awaited justice and closure they need.

Join us at 10 am Eastern / 9 am Central to witness this moment of accountability live at the link below.

Krause, Scirica and Rendell

In just one day, HMM’s Evan Smola will stand before the Federal Court of Appeals to advocate for thousands of Boy Scout ...
11/05/2024

In just one day, HMM’s Evan Smola will stand before the Federal Court of Appeals to advocate for thousands of Boy Scout abuse survivors who have waited too long for justice. This argument could bring these survivors closer to the closure they deserve. Join us Wednesday at 10 am Eastern / 9 am Central to witness this pivotal moment. Listen live to support those fighting for accountability and change.

👇 Click the link below to be notified when the argument starts.

Krause, Scirica and Rendell

🛑 Communication failures in healthcare settings can lead to devastating outcomes—and a recent case involving a 72-year-o...
10/31/2024

🛑 Communication failures in healthcare settings can lead to devastating outcomes—and a recent case involving a 72-year-old man named Craig Pierce is a prime example.

Mr. Pierce suffered a catastrophic stroke due to poor communication between healthcare providers about his anticoagulant management. This communication breakdown resulted in a $41 million jury verdict.

In this blog post, we explore the details of Mr. Pierce’s case, what healthcare organizations can do to prevent such tragedies, and strategies for patients and providers to improve safety and communication.

Communication breakdowns in healthcare settings can have severe – even deadly – consequences, and a recent case serves as a prime example. A Chicago jury awarded a record verdict to a 72-year-old man who suffered a devastating stroke due to medical malpractice. How Failures in Communication Impa...

Birth injuries are often the result of medical negligence, and they can have lasting impacts on both children and their ...
10/28/2024

Birth injuries are often the result of medical negligence, and they can have lasting impacts on both children and their families. This blog post explains:

➡️ Common birth injuries like HIE, cerebral palsy, and brachial plexus palsy
➡️ Emotional, practical, and financial challenges faced by families
➡️ How to pursue legal action if you suspect medical negligence

Understanding these injuries and taking action are critical steps in providing the care your child deserves. Click the link below to learn more.

Seek emotional, financial, legal, and educational resources for a birth injury with this information.

At Hurley McKenna & Mertz, we believe in using our skills to make a real difference for those who need it most. In fact,...
10/24/2024

At Hurley McKenna & Mertz, we believe in using our skills to make a real difference for those who need it most.

In fact, Chris Hurley founded our firm with a mission: to fight for individuals who have been wrongfully injured. Since 1992, we've been committed to that mission.

Our success stories highlight our dedication to providing exceptional legal representation and the difference it has made in our clients' lives. Explore our video library to see how our team has helped survivors get the justice they deserve. 🎥⚖️

In medical malpractice, product liability, vehicle collisions, and other negligence cases, HM&M has won record-breaking verdicts and settlements totaling over $500 million, and our work has resulted in important legal reforms to benefit real people.

👶 Bringing a new life into the world should be filled with hope, not pain. Unfortunately, medical negligence can lead to...
10/21/2024

👶 Bringing a new life into the world should be filled with hope, not pain. Unfortunately, medical negligence can lead to birth injuries that change everything.

Undoubtedly, these types of injuries can leave parents feeling devastated, alone, vulnerable, and afraid.

To help, we created this free ebook designed to support caregivers of children with birth injuries. Inside, it offers resources, information, and guidance. ⚖️📖 Click the link below to download your copy.

Get your ebook written by Chicago-based trial attorneys for actionable resources and helpful information for parents of children with birth injuries.

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Chicago, IL
60602

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