My experience with the Laying family case is probably one of the most powerful experiences I’ve had in my professional career. It was a school night, and I was up late studying with my older brother when we realized our mom still hadn’t come home. We called my dad, and that’s when we learned she had been hit by a car and taken to Sunrise, where she was later pronounced dead. It was devastating.
Becky’s mother had been killed while jaywalking in Las Vegas, and several attorneys refused to take the case because they believed there was no viable claim due to the circumstances. We went from law firm to law firm and kept getting turned away, with most saying it was not a winnable case. Eventually, Leonard Stone agreed to take it and saw something others didn’t. He helped establish that the taxi driver should have seen her and had a duty to stop.
What stood out most was his ability to see the legal path forward when no one else could. His deep knowledge of the law ultimately helped bring justice in a case many had already dismissed.
The accident was very scary, and I immediately felt pain in my back and shoulder. We didn’t even have health insurance at the time and honestly didn’t know what to do next, so we reached out to Shook and Stone. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly informative and knowledgeable—they were able to open the case and clearly explain exactly what was happening at every stage. They helped us get the medical care we needed through workers’ compensation without having to pay anything out of pocket. What really stood out was how they handled both the workers’ comp and personal injury aspects of the case, so we never had to worry about finding another attorney or navigating multiple claims on our own. They truly took care of everything while keeping us informed, allowing us to focus on healing. I’m very happy we hired them and extremely satisfied with the outcome—we would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
We dramatically underestimated the complexity of the legal system. We went through several attorneys who would not take our case before ultimately finding Shook and Stone, and it turned out to be the right decision. Our case was unique because it involved both a workers’ compensation claim and a third-party claim that we didn’t initially realize existed. What stood out the most was Leonard’s dedication—he kept us informed every step of the way, clearly explaining what was happening, why it was happening, and making sure we fully understood all of our options. The team truly fought to hold the insurance companies accountable and worked to maximize our recovery. Looking back, accepting the initial offer would have been a huge mistake—we were ultimately able to recover far more than we expected.
Hear from our client, Jose, about why Shook & Stone is the law firm to trust. We helped him get the most compensation for his case, and he left with a smile. That’s our goal with every single client we work with here at Shook & Stone.
Enrique was injured on the job in Las Vegas. His shoulder surgeries were costly, but the team at Shook & Stone worked endless hours to maximize his compensation and get him the medical help, physical therapy, and lost wages he deserved. Being a part of the community means taking care of Nevadans when they need help with a workers’ compensation claim.
Jennifer shares her experience working with the team at Shook & Stone. We are not just injury, social security, and workers’ compensation attorneys, we are Nevadans that take pride on being efficient and making time for every client.
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