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 across Kentucky’s Eastern Coalfield Region 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 quiet mornings in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and family outings through historic downtowns to scenic drives along the Mountain Parkway and the small-town charm of Pikeville, Hazard, and Ashland—Eastern Kentucky reflects the same values that drive us at Michael Hill Trial Law. In a region rooted in connection, tradition, and care, we see a reflection of our mission: to stand up for families, fight for those whose voices have been ignored, and deliver justice with compassion and relentless dedication. If your loved one has been harmed in a care facility, you deserve answers—and we’re here to help you find them.
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 Eastern Kentucky.
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 Eastern Kentucky and the surrounding communities, including:
If your loved one resides in an Eastern Kentucky facility, we’re ready to help.
"Michael puts his whole heart into his cases, works tirelessly, and treats his clients like family."
"We are ever so grateful to have had you on our side. Never during this whole long process did we feel as though you didn't have our best interest at h..."
"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 ..."
"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..."
"The attorneys here are amazing—compassionate, professional, and truly committed to helping families who’ve experienced nursing home abuse or neglect. ..."
Afternoons spent exploring the Appalachian foothills, visits to local festivals in towns like Hazard and Prestonsburg, and summer nights cheering on the hometown team at the Pikeville Expo Center reflect a region rooted in tradition, resilience, and community pride. In Eastern Kentucky, that same spirit drives our commitment to protecting our elders—by standing up when their voices are ignored 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 or assisted living facility, we’re here to pursue the truth and demand change.
