Michael V Kaplen

Michael V Kaplen

April 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Damages in Wrongful Death Actions

The assessment of wrongful death damages is not as straightforward as one may expect.

By Shana De Caro and Michael V. Kaplen

6 minute read

July 21, 2014 | National Law Journal

Op-Ed: Concussion Settlement Is Deeply Flawed

Proposed deal between the NFL and former players lacks compensation for host of injuries.

By Michael V. Kaplen and Shana De Caro

5 minute read

July 28, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Traumatic Brain Injury: Detecting, Defining, Litigating

Shana De Caro and Michael V. Kaplen, partners at De Caro & Kaplen, write: Although the signs and symptoms of some brain injuries may be subtle, there is nothing mild about a mild traumatic brain injury. Identifying the occurrence of such an injury is often difficult because the signs and symptoms associated with this condition are elusive, idiosyncratic and last for varying durations.

By Shana De Caro and Michael V. Kaplen

12 minute read