Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in New York
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP is a New York-based law firm with over four decades of experience specializing in personal injury litigation, particularly brain injury and medical malpractice cases. Our attorneys combine extensive legal expertise with a deep understanding of the medical and emotional complexities associated with traumatic injuries. We have a proven track record of securing substantial settlements and verdicts for clients across New York State and nationally.Our firm is distinguished by its leadership roles in national brain injury advocacy organizations and its commitment to holding negligent parties accountable. We provide personalized legal representation, operating on a contingency fee basis to ensure accessibility for all clients.
Services
Personal Injury
Brain Injury
Medical Malpractice
Car Accidents
Construction Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Municipal Liability
Wrongful Death
Slip and Falls
Vehicle Accidents
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in personal injury litigation.
- Our attorneys specialize in complex brain injury and medical malpractice cases.
- We have secured over $50 million in settlements and verdicts.
- Our partners hold leadership roles in national brain injury organizations.
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers of America
- Brain Injury Association of America
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
Services
Personal Injury
We represent victims of negligence in personal injury cases including car accidents, slip and falls, and workplace injuries. Our attorneys have over 40 years of experience securing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We handle cases involving catastrophic injuries requiring long-term care and rehabilitation.
Brain Injury
Specializing in complex brain injury cases, we advocate for victims of concussions, severe head trauma, and cognitive impairments. Our firm has secured millions in settlements for clients with lifelong disabilities caused by accidents or medical negligence. We work with medical experts to document injury impacts and future care needs.
Medical Malpractice
Our attorneys handle medical malpractice cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnoses, birth injuries, and hospital negligence. We have obtained significant verdicts against healthcare providers for preventable errors causing permanent harm. Our team includes board-certified medical malpractice specialists with deep industry knowledge.
Car Accidents
We represent car accident victims in claims against negligent drivers and insurance companies. Our firm has recovered millions for clients with injuries ranging from whiplash to paralysis. We handle complex cases involving commercial vehicles, drunk drivers, and uninsured motorists to ensure fair compensation for all damages.
Construction Accidents
Our firm specializes in construction site injury cases involving falls, equipment failures, and safety violations. We have secured substantial settlements for workers electrocuted, crushed, or fatally injured on job sites. We hold contractors and property owners accountable for OSHA violations and unsafe working conditions.
People
Shana De Caro
Partner
Shana De Caro is a nationally recognized brain injury attorney with over 40 years of experience. She chairs the Brain Injury Association of America's board and has been named a New York Super Lawyer and Top 25 Brain Injury Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers Association.
Michael V. Kaplen
Partner
Michael V. Kaplen is a board-certified medical malpractice specialist and professor of traumatic brain injury law at George Washington University. He has been selected as a New York Super Lawyer for 14 consecutive years and serves on the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in personal injury, brain injury, medical malpractice, car accidents, construction accidents, and nursing home abuse cases.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your case and legal options.
How are your legal fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - no payment unless we win your case.
Do you handle cases outside New York City?
Yes, we represent clients throughout New York State and nationally in brain injury cases.
What makes your firm different from others?
Our attorneys have 40+ years of experience and hold leadership roles in national brain injury advocacy organizations.
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Reviews (4)
Bob Gatty
May 13, 2021
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Great conversation with Michael Kaplen, with valuable info for parents, victims of traumatic brain injury, and others. We were joined by guest host Mark Bello, a trial attorney and author a series of legal thriller novels, available on The episode will be streamed on the NFN Radio News podcast, , beginning Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Susan Connors
May 04, 2020
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De Caro and Kaplen are extremely knowledgeable about brain injury, are well connected to clinicians and other experts in the field, and are compassionate, caring professionals.
Patty Outlaw
Dec 24, 2019
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De Caro & Kaplan, LLP responded quickly to my request for a Brain Injury identification card. I appreciate their efforts in supporting individuals with brain injuries. I feel a sense of relief in having this information available for my family member and, hopefully, the insight of protection that it provides should he need it in an emergency situation.
Abbey Rochelle
Jul 01, 2019
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I am so happy to have my brain injury card for my wallet. I wish that I would have known about you and your site before my accident was settled. I think that it is better to have attorneys that understand the head injury situation. And looking ok; does not mean that you are ok. So many of us suffer and look great. Your website has a lot of great information for survivors. Thank you for your work. I think that you practice in only three states; but your information for all of us is very valuable. Thanks.
