Michael Kaplen

About Michael Kaplen

My expertise in brain injury enables me to provide exceptional legal representation to individuals injured as a result of negligence, and provide advice and guidance on available resources to improve the quality of their lives. I achieve outcomes unequalled by other attorneys. Assisting brain injury victims & their families is a significant portion of my legal practice, my professional life, and my own personal passion.As a nationally recognized Personal Injury Attorney, with over 35 years of expertise, I have successfully handled cases involving injuries caused by vehicle collisions, bus and truck wrecks, pedestrian accidents, unsafe construction sites, and medical malpractice.PURSUING JUSTICE WITH A PASSIONI am passionate about representing those who are voiceless, who are unable to manage and confront issues created by the negligence of others. A life-altering brain injury deserves nothing less than an attorney dedicated to understanding and assisting survivors with all the multi-faceted challenges following brain damage. FOCUS ON BRAIN INJURY LAW Recognizing my success and experience helping those affected by head injuries I was chosen as Preferred Attorney by the Brain Injury Association of America. I served three terms as president of the Brain Injury Association of New York State and chair the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council. I am also a Professorial Lecturer at the George Washington University Law School, teaching the only course on traumatic brain injury law in the nation. Elected as chair of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice where I was devoted to advocating for victims of brain injury and their families. Selected New York Super Lawyer and Best Lawyers of America, New York by my peers. For legal representation in Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and other areas of negligence call me toll-free at (86••••••52 or visit

Experience

1. Partner

   De Caro & Kaplen Llp

   Jan 1983 — Present · New York, NY, US

   De Caro & Kaplen, LLP is a law firm focused on representing victims of brain trauma caused by car, bus, truck, and train wrecks, pedestrian mishaps, dangerous construction sites and buildings and medical malpractice. As a senior partner, I have the passion and persistence to take on the toughest brain injury claims—and win. My partner Shana De Caro and I believe the American justice system should be accessible to everyone and offer a “no fee unless we win” approach.HOW WE CAN HELP - BRAIN INJURY LAWWe represent claims for all types of Brain Injury including Anoxia and Hypoxia, Coma, Skull Fractures, Brain Hemorrhage, Stroke, Birth-Related Injury, Anosmia, Concussions, Traumatic Epilepsy, Seizure Disorders, and Lead Poisoning- VEHICLE ACCIDENTSWe assist victims of motor vehicle collisions, bus, truck, and train wrecks, and motorcycle accidents to get the compensation they deserve- PERSONAL INJURYWe help victims of Burn injury, Construction Site Accidents, Municipal Liability, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, and Sexual Harassment hold the responsible party liable for all physical, financial and emotional losses- MALPRACTICEWith experience and compassion, we help clients recover damages in cases of Medical or Hospital Malpractice including anaesthesia, obstetrical, orthopaedic, pediatric, neurologic, and cardiac malpractice, caused by failures to properly diagnose and treat. CARING ABOUT OUR CLIENTS “Michael Kaplen is an outstanding attorney and a wonderful man of integrity. He handled my case with great care, dogged determination and obtained results that exceeded my expectations. I would definitely hire him to represent me again and I highly recommend him.”If you have clients or patients who would benefit from our experience representing victims of brain trauma or other personal injury, call me toll-free at (86••••••52 or visit

Education

• New York University

  B.A, Political Science and Government

  1972 — 1976

• Brooklyn Law School

  Doctor of Law - JD, Law

• Brooklyn Law School

  J.D, Law

  1976 — 1979

Skills

• Civil Litigation
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Legal Issues
• Trial Practice
• Trials
• Legal Assistance
• Legal Research
• Public Liability
• Litigation
• Professional Malpractice
• Public Speaking
• Insurance
• Torts
• Depositions
• Auto Accidents
• Liability
• Bus Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Truck Accidents
• Product Liability
• Medical Malpractice
• Automobile Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Accident
• Blogging
• Wrongful Death Claims
• Courts