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 Elgin and across Kane 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 historic charm of downtown Elgin to the natural beauty of Lords Park and the excitement of events at the Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin is a community built on resilience and pride. At Michael Hill Trial Law, we bring that same strength and determination to every case—standing up for Illinois families with skill, compassion, and relentless drive. If your loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a care facility, we’re here to fight for 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 Elgin.
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 Elgin and the surrounding communities, including:
If your loved one resides in a Kane County facility, we’re ready to help.
Afternoons at Festival Park along the Fox River, family visits to Lords Park Zoo, and performances at the Hemmens Cultural Center showcase the pride and spirit of Elgin. That same spirit drives 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.
