Business Details
De Caro & Kaplen is a New York personal injury law firm with over 45 years of experience specializing in traumatic brain injury cases. Our senior partners, Shana De Caro and Michael V. Kaplen, are nationally recognized for their expertise in brain injury litigation, having recovered over $100 million for clients. Shana served as Chairwoman of the Brain Injury Association of America, while Michael teaches the nations only course on traumatic brain injury law at George Washington University Law School. We provide direct partner-level attention, offering contingency-based representation with no upfront fees and advancing all litigation costs. Our firm collaborates with neurological experts to project long-term care needs and has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts in medical malpractice, vehicle accidents, and construction-related cases. With a Tier 1 ranking by U.S.
News Best Lawyers and a 4.9-star Google rating from over 175 reviews, we are committed to fighting for justice and compensation for our clients. Both partners are Fellows of elite trial organizations and have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America. We handle complex cases involving construction accidents, nursing home abuse, and municipal liability. Our approach ensures personalized advocacy, financial risk mitigation, and a focus on long-term recovery for brain injury survivors. Trust us to navigate New Yorks legal landscape with unmatched expertise and dedication.
News Best Lawyers and a 4.9-star Google rating from over 175 reviews, we are committed to fighting for justice and compensation for our clients. Both partners are Fellows of elite trial organizations and have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America. We handle complex cases involving construction accidents, nursing home abuse, and municipal liability. Our approach ensures personalized advocacy, financial risk mitigation, and a focus on long-term recovery for brain injury survivors. Trust us to navigate New Yorks legal landscape with unmatched expertise and dedication.
Services
Brain injury representation
Medical malpractice claims
Car accident cases
Construction accident litigation
Nursing home abuse cases
Municipal liability
Vehicle accident claims
Personal injury lawsuits
Hospital malpractice
Life care planning
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of brain injury litigation experience.
- Our partners teach TBI law at George Washington University.
- We operate on a no-win, no-fee contingency basis.
- We advance 100% of litigation costs for clients.
- We secured over $100M in verdicts and settlements.
Services
Brain injury representation
Our firm specializes in representing traumatic brain injury survivors, offering expert legal advocacy in and out of court. We collaborate with neurological experts to assess long-term needs, including rehabilitation and care. Clients benefit from direct partner attention and a contingency fee structure with no upfront costs.
Medical malpractice claims
We handle complex medical malpractice cases, including anesthesia errors and surgical complications leading to brain damage. Our team secures multi-million-dollar settlements for victims of negligence. Clients receive personalized legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances and injuries.
Construction accident litigation
Our attorneys specialize in construction-related brain injuries, leveraging expertise in New Yorks Labor Law Section 240. We fight for workers injured due to unsafe conditions or employer negligence. Cases are pursued aggressively to ensure fair compensation for long-term recovery.
Vehicle accident cases
We represent victims of vehicle accidents, including those caused by negligent drivers or poor maintenance. Our firm secures compensation for concussions, post-concussion syndrome, and closed-head injuries. Clients pay nothing unless we win their case.
Nursing home abuse cases
Our team advocates for victims of nursing home abuse, pursuing justice and compensation for injuries sustained due to negligence. We work with medical experts to document abuse and build strong cases. Families trust us to hold facilities accountable for harm.
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