No family expects abuse or neglect when they choose a nursing home or assisted living facility. Sadly, the reality is that too many seniors and family members in Carbondale and across Jackson County, Illinois have learned the cold, harsh reality of the long-term care industry. Seniors and the disabled are among our most vulnerable citizens. When their voices go unheard, the consequences can be devastating.
Michael Hill Trial Law is the most prominent and nationally respected nursing home abuse and neglect law firm in America, consistently achieving record-setting results. From the charm of Downtown Carbondale to the natural beauty of Giant City State Park and the community pride at Southern Illinois University events, Carbondale is a city that values strength, family, and resilience. At Michael Hill Trial Law, we bring that same grit and determination to every case—fighting for Illinois families with skill, compassion, and relentless drive. If your loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a care facility, we’re ready to help you get the answers—and the accountability—you deserve.
When a loved one is abused or neglected in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or group home, you need a lawyer who not only knows the nursing home industry, but who knows your community. Representing clients across the country, we’re dedicated to protecting victims of elder abuse and neglect in the very communities where our careers began—and where many of our own loved ones live.
Whether we’re facing a regional nursing home operator or a national chain, we bring the same focus and dedication to achieve unprecedented results.
We represent clients injured or neglected in a range of care settings, including:
At Michael Hill Trial Law, our practice is dedicated exclusively to representing families impacted by abuse and neglect that cause catastrophic injuries or wrongful death in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, group homes, and occasionally hospitals throughout Illinois, including Carbondale.
We pursue claims involving serious, often life-threatening harm, including:
Michael Hill is nationally recognized as the premier trial lawyer when it comes to elder abuse, whose reputation for standing up to powerful healthcare corporations has garnered international attention. He holds the record for the largest nursing home verdict in numerous locations, including the largest verdict against a nursing home in Ohio history—a $26 million jury award in Trumbull County—and continues to represent victims across the county with tireless resolve.
We work with families throughout Carbondale and surrounding communities, including:
If your loved one resides in a Jackson County facility, we’re ready to help.
"The attorneys here are amazing—compassionate, professional, and truly committed to helping families who’ve experienced nursing home abuse or neglect. ..."
"Matthew and Michael handled my husband's nursing home neglect case with compassion and care. I'm so appreciative of all they've done for my family to ..."
"Michael puts his whole heart into his cases, works tirelessly, and treats his clients like family."
"Our experience with this law firm was very pleasant. Everyone was above helpful and really helped us through my brother’s lawsuit for nursing home neg..."
Mornings at the Giant City Lodge, afternoons strolling through the Marion Cultural and Civic Center, and evenings cheering at Carbondale Community High School events reflect a community rich in history, pride, and spirit. In Carbondale, that same spirit fuels our commitment to protecting our elders—by speaking out when their voices are silenced and fighting to preserve their dignity when it’s at risk.
At Michael Hill Trial Law, we take that same spirit into every courtroom. If your parent or grandparent was mistreated, ignored, or injured in a nursing home, we’re here to pursue the truth and demand change.
