Shook & Stone represented a Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino employee who suffered serious orthopedic injuries on the job and was unable to return to work. Through coordinated workers’ compensation litigation and Social Security Disability advocacy, our firm secured permanent partial disability benefits and positioned the client for long-term financial stability when continued employment was no longer possible.
The Narrative
Problem: Work Injury, Delayed Care, and Long-Term Disability Risk
Our client, a casino employee, was injured on December 26, 2012, while working at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The injury resulted in left shoulder trauma, facial contusions, and a fractured left elbow, causing ongoing pain and functional limitations that interfered with his ability to perform his job duties.
Although the workers’ compensation claim was accepted, the case quickly became complex. Conservative treatment failed to resolve his symptoms, particularly a partial-thickness rotator cuff tear, raising concerns about permanent impairment, future earning capacity, and whether he would ever be able to safely return to work.
Action: Attorney-Led Workers’ Comp and Disability Coordination
Shook & Stone immediately took control of the claim, formally notifying MGM Resorts of representation and demanding the complete claims file, wage documentation, and medical records to ensure full compliance with Nevada workers’ compensation law .
Our attorneys:
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Secured authorization for advanced orthopedic care and diagnostic testing
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Coordinated with treating orthopedic specialists when conservative care failed
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Ensured surgical intervention for the shoulder injury was approved and documented
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Protected the client’s Average Monthly Wage and permanent disability rating
As it became clear that the injuries would have lasting effects, we also assisted the client with Social Security Disability applications, preserving eligibility for federal benefits alongside Nevada workers’ compensation .
Result: Permanent Disability Compensation and Financial Stability
The case ultimately resolved with an award of Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits, resulting in a net payout of more than $21,000 to the client, after attorney fees and costs were negotiated and finalized .
This recovery ensured:
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Compensation for permanent functional loss
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Protection of long-term income through coordinated benefit planning
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A clean transition from workers’ compensation to disability-based financial support
DIRECTIONS 
