Personal Injury 
Personal injury may involve specific types of physical injury, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, bone fractures and joint injuries, burns, and wrongful death. Such injuries may result from a car accident, simply tripping and falling in someone else’s property, or it may result in death. Effective legal representation in a personal injury matter requires a thorough understanding of the applicable laws and the underlying medical injuries. No matter what the injury, Shook & Stone has this knowledge and understanding and provides thorough, aggressive representation for our clients.

Automobile Negligence
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2007, over 37,000 people were killed in fatal accidents. In 2008 in Nevada alone, the Nevada Department of Transportation reports that 250 people were killed on Nevada roads. Nevada law differs from other states with respect to many issues related to automobile negligence, including minimum coverage requirements, rights of subrogation, medical payment coverage, workers’ compensation benefits, comparative negligence, and uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.

The experienced accident lawyers of Shook & Stone are knowledgeable about Nevada-specific laws. Our attorneys will ensure that your legal needs are met and will obtain maximum recovery for your injuries if you have been injured in an automobile accident in Nevada. Our experienced Nevada accident attorneys also represent clients injured in truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrians who were hit by a car.

Wrongful Death
If a loved one has died because of the malice, recklessness, or negligence of another person, the deceased’s survivors may be entitled to recover damages. These damages may include recovery for grief, loss of probable support, companionship, society, comfort, and pain and suffering.

Our firm’s experience in handling these types of claims and our knowledge of Nevada’s complex wrongful death statutes allows us to help loved ones heal from the tragedy, and our extensive and professional staff ensures that your claims will be pursued in a professional manner.

Premises Liability
If you slip and fall in someone else’s home or business, you may be entitled to recover damages for your injuries. Common law requires that landowners must keep their land reasonably safe for intended users. This means that hotels, casinos, restaurants, homeowners, and other landowners or occupiers must warn you of and repair dangerous conditions on their property within a reasonable time.
At Shook & Stone, we are committed to diligently pursuing these claims by promptly and thoroughly investigating both the premises and the specific dangerous conditions leading to your injury to establish negligence and help you recover for your injury.

Our attorneys have extensive expertise in all areas of personal injury law; we have successfully litigated hundreds of claims for all kinds of injuries, ensuring maximum compensation for injuries and damages suffered by our clients due to another person’s negligence or wrongdoing.

Workers Compensation
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2007, just over 4 million employees were injured at work. If you have been injured on the job by getting hurt in an accident, you are entitled to benefits and compensation. This compensation includes the cost of medical treatment, wages you have lost, compensation for a permanent or partial disability, job retraining, and job placement.

The recent increase in private insurance carriers has added an additional layer of complexity to an already complicated area of law. The insurance carriers maintain a full staff of attorneys whose sole object is to avoid compensating injured workers. We have the experience, dedication and commitment necessary to ensure that you receive all of the compensation you need and deserve. Even if the law does not allow you to sue your employer, we can help you recover from other parties who might be responsible for your injury, through what is called a “third party claim.”

Our experienced attorneys and staff are available to assist you every step of the way, from the start of your claim to ensuring you are completely compensated for your injury, and we will also assist you with job training and retraining if necessary.

Products Liability
Sometimes, products are designed poorly or are manufactured poorly, or are missing a safety warning that might help consumers use a product more safely, and someone suffers a personal injury or property damage. If you have been hurt because of a defective product, you might be able to recover from the product’s manufacturer, distributor, and even retailer for your injuries suffered because of the defect. These cases are typically complicated and require expert legal testimony and committed attorney representation.

Shook & Stone has lawyers and staff with the expertise and ability to understand the complex legal rules governing product liability cases, investigate the situation, identify the product’s defect, and obtain the necessary experts to testify at trial. We have the dedication and resources required to successfully obtain compensation for your injury.

Social Security Disability
If you are unable to work because of an injury or medical condition, you may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits if you meet certain requirements. If you are entitled to receive SSDI benefits, you continue to receive such benefits for as long as you are injured or disabled. However, many people are denied these benefits or become so frustrated with the application process that they simply give up, even though they rightfully deserve these benefits.

If you are injured, unable to work and are unsure if you qualify for SSDI benefits, or if you have tried to apply and have been denied, we can help. Social Security disability law is a complex area of law with numerous elements and qualifications for eligibility. Our dedicated team at Shook & Stone includes former Social Security Administration employees whose knowledge and experience provides valuable insight into the SSDI benefit process. We utilize our experience and resources to assist you in determining your eligibility for Social Security Disability, presenting your claim, and aggressively pursuing your rights.

Veterans Disability
If you have been hurt or disabled during the course of your military service, you may be entitled to veterans’ disability benefits. Until June 2007, when Congress repealed certain parts of the law, a disabled veteran could obtain legal representation only after the Board of Veterans Appeals made a final determination on the claim. Prior to the repeal, veterans could not hire an attorney to represent them at the VA Regional Office level or before the Board of Veterans Appeals.

Now, veterans may hire an attorney at any stage of the appeals process but cannot retain counsel to represent them at the initial hearing stage. Therefore, if you have received a notice of disagreement from the U.S. Department of Veterans of Affairs on or after June 20, 2007, you may now hire a lawyer to represent you. Although you do not have to hire a lawyer to appeal your veterans’ disability claim, these cases are complex and those who are unrepresented by legal counsel often find themselves at a distinct disadvantage. 

At Shook & Stone we have the experience and dedication to help you successfully resolve your appeal. We can also assist you in seeking other avenues of benefits to which you may be entitled, such as through Social Security Disability Income benefits.

Elder Abuse and Neglect
When you and your loved ones decide to place an elderly relative into a nursing home, the last thing you want to worry about is the possibility of physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Unfortunately, however, incidences of elder abuse and neglect are on the rise, and according to the National Center on Elder Abuse, many of these incidents go on unreported and unpunished.

If you suspect that a loved one has experienced abuse or neglect in a nursing home, assisted living facility or convalescent home, you should report the incident and consult legal counsel experienced in handling cases involving elder abuse and neglect. Our elder abuse attorneys and staff are at your disposal to assist you; contact us today by e-mail or call (702) 385-2220 for a free, confidential consultation.