Since beginning her career as a legal assistant in 2017, Elivia has provided unwavering support to attorneys in a variety of different practice areas ranging from Family Law and Estate Planning to Personal Injury. She is fiercely dedicated to achieving her goals and uplifting those around her to continue to push toward their own success. It is this drive to accomplish everything that she sets her mind to that allowed Elivia to receive her Paralegal Degree from Wallace State College at the age of eighteen while working in tandem to be at the top of her high school graduating class.
Elivia began her career at the age of fourteen as an Administrative Assistant in the medical field. She attributes much of her success to her parents, who she refers to as “superheroes of their community,” for instilling within her a strong work ethic and passion for helping others. Elivia’s background has allowed her to hone her skills and become a well-rounded Paralegal with a wide range of knowledge of the legal field, as well as the inner workings of the medical field.
Striving each day to be the best version of herself that she can possibly be, she prides herself on being a dedicated, attentive individual who provides compassionate guidance to those affected by the wrongdoings of others. Elivia currently resides in North Central Alabama with her partner and rescue pets, and spends her time outside of the office with the friends and family who make up her support system.
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Infections in nursing homes are more common than many families realize — and in many cases, they are entirely preventable. For elderly residents, even a seemingly minor infection can quickly become life-threatening if not properly managed. At Michael Hill Trial Law, we often work with families who only discover too late that an infection could have been avoided with basic care and attention.
Nursing homes have a legal and ethical responsibility to maintain a clean, safe environment and to monitor residents closely for early signs of illness. When they fail to do so, the consequences can be devastating.
When families admit a loved one into a nursing home, the process can feel overwhelming. There is often a stack of paperwork to review and sign, sometimes during an emotional or urgent situation. Buried within those documents, there is often a clause that many people overlook — the arbitration agreement.
At Michael Hill Trial Law, we frequently speak with families who had no idea they signed away certain legal rights when their loved one entered a facility. These agreements can significantly affect how disputes are handled if something goes wrong, including cases involving neglect or abuse.
Being admitted to a nursing home is often a difficult and emotional decision. Families expect stability, safety, and continuity of care for their loved ones. But what happens when a nursing home suddenly decides to discharge a resident — sometimes with little warning or explanation?
At Michael Hill Trial Law, we frequently hear from families who feel confused, pressured, or even blindsided by a nursing home’s decision to remove a resident. In some cases, these discharges are not just unfair — they may be illegal.
When families think about abuse in nursing homes, they often imagine mistreatment by staff members. However, a significant number of incidents in long-term care facilities involve abuse between residents themselves. These situations are sometimes referred to as resident-to-resident abuseand can occur when one resident harms or intimidates another.
At Michael Hill Trial Law, families often reach out after learning that a loved one was injured or frightened by another resident in a nursing home. These cases can be especially confusing because the person responsible for the harm may also be vulnerable or suffering from cognitive impairment. Even so, nursing homes have a legal duty to anticipate risks, supervise residents appropriately, and prevent foreseeable harm.
