The team at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. are recognized as top Chicago trial attorneys specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, sexual abuse and medical malpractice. Regional and national recognition as a top personal injury law firm comes from over 35 years of experience in the courtroom, leadership in the field, and record-breaking verdicts, we help people get the justice they deserve.
Mr. Smola exclusively represents injured persons and their families in all types of injury cases, including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, product liability, construction accidents, automobile collisions, and premises liability cases. Mr. Smola also represents the victims of childhood sexual abuse in cases against institutions that failed to protect those victims. Mr. Smola has successfully resolved cases arising from negligent acts that occurred in Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee, Maryland, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Florida and Vermont.
Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. is one of the top personal injury law firms in Chicago. Because we approach each case like it is going to trial, we have had hundreds of cases referred to us by some of the most highly respected attorneys in the country.
Medical Malpractice
Mr. Smola received his Bachelor of Science degree in genetics from the University of Georgia in 2005. This scientific background has enabled Mr. Smola to litigate complex cases involving medical malpractice and product liability. Science, medicine, and the law routinely interact in important ways and Mr. Smola’s scientific and legal education prepared him to advocate for his clients in even the most complicated of cases. For example, throughout his career, Mr. Smola has represented a number of victims of negligent genetic counselling.