Molly brings a wealth of knowledge and legal experience as a paralegal to Michael Hill Trial Law. She is a graduate of Joliet College, where she earned two degrees. Molly began her career in the legal field in 1999. She furthered her legal knowledge with a degree in paralegal studies from Calumet College of St. Joseph. With 25 years of experience in the legal field and multiple degrees, Molly is well equipped to tackle any legal challenge.
In her professional role at Michael Hill Trial Law, Molly is committed to assisting the team and clients in bringing justice to those who have been harmed through neglect and abuse at the hands of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This role allows her to bring her natural compassion and empathy to our clients while assisting them to gain accountability and further our mission of changing the nursing home industry. Her motto is to always choose kindness, to leave it better than you found it, and to treat others the way you want to be treated.
Originally from Illinois, Molly resides in the historic city of Marshall, Michigan, with her husband, two children, and four beloved rescued pets. In her off time, Molly enjoys spending precious time with her family, paper crafting, tending to her summer gardens, enjoying time with nature, and cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Temperature control is something most people take for granted. But for elderly nursing home residents, maintaining a safe indoor climate can be a matter of life and death. When facilities fail to provide proper heating during the winter or cooling during heatwaves, residents face serious risks—including dehydration, pneumonia, heatstroke, and even death.
This form of environmental neglect may not always be as visible as physical abuse, but its consequences are equally devastating. Seniors rely on nursing homes to provide safe, comfortable living conditions. When facilities cut corners, ignore maintenance, or fail to prepare for extreme weather, they put residents in grave danger.
When families entrust a nursing home with the care of their elderly loved ones, they expect more than medical assistance—they expect safety, dignity, and respect. That includes safeguarding residents’ personal belongings. Unfortunately, it is all too common for valuable items to go missing in long-term care facilities. Jewelry, hearing aids, cash, clothing, and even cherished keepsakes can disappear without explanation.
For seniors, these losses are not just financial. A missing wedding ring or a stolen photo locket can carry deep emotional weight. Beyond the distress, these incidents raise an important legal question: what are the financial responsibilities of nursing homes when property goes missing?
Nursing homes are meant to provide safety, care, and dignity for elderly residents. Unfortunately, some facilities take shortcuts that put vulnerable seniors at risk. One of the most troubling practices is the use of chemical restraints—medications that are given not to treat a medical condition, but to control a resident’s behavior or make them easier to manage.
While medication can be an essential part of healthcare, overuse or misuse of sedatives strips seniors of their independence, increases health risks, and may even shorten their lives. Families often notice their loved ones becoming unusually drowsy, disengaged, or “not themselves,” only to later learn that unnecessary drugs were behind these changes.
Falls are one of the most common and dangerous accidents that occur in nursing homes. For residents living with dementia, the risks are even greater. A single fall can cause hip fractures, head injuries, or long-term disability, and recovery is often more complicated for seniors with cognitive decline. Families trust nursing homes to keep their loved ones safe, yet too often facilities fail to provide the extra care that dementia patients require.
This article explores why dementia increases the risk of falls, what responsibilities nursing homes have, how neglect can lead to devastating outcomes, and what legal options are available for families when facilities fail to meet their duty of care.
