Traumatic Brain Injury – A National Epidemic
Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as closed head injury, TBI, head injury or brain damage can dramatically affect the lives of those who have experienced brain trauma and their families. In many cases these brain injuries leave their victims permanently disabled in need of months or even years of brain injury rehabilitation, and may even cause wrongful death.
Michael Kaplen, Esq. is a legal advisor to Grid Iron Greats in their mission to provide proper compensation to retired football players who have sustained traumatic brain injuries
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What sets us apart from most personal injury law firms is our commitment and passion to protect the rights of brain injury victims.
Choose a Brain Injury Law Firm with the Expertise to Effectively Represent You in Court
The brain injury lawyers at De Caro & Kaplen, LLP, understand the full medical and legal implications of head injuries, and recognize the emotional stress that you have sustained as a result of your brain trauma. Our New York based brain injury lawyers comprehend the complications of these unique brain trauma issues and can effectively represent victims of head injuries as a result. Contact us now for a free consultation.
We are proud that our senior partner, New York Brain Injury Lawyer Michael V. Kaplen is the chair of the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council and the three term past president of the Brain Injury Association of New York State. Brain Injury Attorney, Michael Kaplen also has served as the Chair of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. His partner, New York Brain Injury Attorney, Shana De Caro is an Officer of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice and elected secretary and board member of the Civil Justice Foundation. Both of our Brain Injury Attorneys are proud members of the Brain Injury Association of New York State, the North American Brain Injury Society and the International Brain Injury Association.
Michael Kaplen, Bd. of Directors, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, at Annual Meeting with Rev. Jessie Jackson
Our brain injury attorneys co-author the traumatic brain injury column for the New York Law Journal and have co-authored the chapter on NeuroLaw for the Psychiatric Clinics of North America edition on traumatic brain injury and have lectured on brain injury malpractice at the Ground Rounds of Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York.
Brain Damage–An Injury with Lifelong Consequences
While the symptoms of a concussion and other traumatic brain injury may not be apparent to the casual observer, concussion symptoms and brain trauma can cause devastating life long consequences.
Although no amount of money can reverse the damage these head injuries cause, a full and fair settlement can provide a person with traumatic brain injury the necessary funds for the long term rehabilitation and medical care which is often necessary after brain trauma. It can provide the needed money to replace loss of income due to inability to work or get promoted. A sufficient settlement will also allow a person with TBI to get the assistance and brain injury rehabilitation that they need to live in the community with their family and loved ones, as well as provide help to a spouse and to children.
Free Brain Trauma Legal Guide
Our commitment to the rights of brain injury victims has led us to publish Brain Injury – A Guide to Your Legal Rights – a book covering all aspects of brain injury, including signs and symptoms, communicating with your doctor, selecting legal representation, and financial planning options. Contact Us to receive a free copy of this valuable resource today.
We are proud to sponsor and support the programs and activities of the New York State Brain Injury Association and the Brain Injury Association of America. We take great pride in representing our clients with compassion and enthusiasm to see that justice is done. Since we believe that the best cure for a brain injury is prevention, we advocate taking an active role in brain trauma prevention programs.
Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control, every 23 seconds, someone in the USA is the victim of brain trauma?
Contact a New York based brain injury lawyer at De Caro & Kaplen, LLP for a free, no obligation consultation about your brain injury case. We can be reached toll free at 1 866 BRAIN LAW or you can Contact Us.
