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86
Excellent

De Caro & Kaplen

228 E 45th St Ste 1100, New York, NY 10017

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What type of accident?

1/5
Google Rating
4.9/5
199 reviews
Accident Reviews Analyzed
32
by our AI, so you don't have to

Our AI read 154 of this firm's written Google reviews (spanning Mar 2017–Jul 2026); 32 were about accident/injury cases and were used to score this firm, out of 199 total Google reviews (many are ratings-only with no written text).

What Clients Say

Most reviews are about the firm's free TBI identification card program rather than legal services; the few legal clients praise Michael Kaplen's guidance through the no-fault insurance process and express satisfaction with case outcomes.

Client Review Highlights

86
Fights for clients
92
Communication

Scores 0–100 derived from FMAL's analysis of client reviews. 70+ = strong signal. These are algorithmic estimates, not verified statements of fact.

I'm incredibly thankful to Michael for the successful outcome of my personal injury case. I trusted him to act in my best interest, given his extensive knowledge of both brain injuries and the law. He knew exactly what steps to take, and for that, I’m truly grateful.
Michael and his team rescued me after a scary accident where I was not receiving proper care, didn’t know how to navigate the no fault insurance process and the cab’s insurance made it nearly impossible.

Most reviews are about the firm's free TBI identification card program rather than legal services; the few legal clients praise Michael Kaplen's guidance through the no-fault insurance process and express satisfaction with case outcomes.

FMAL Score Breakdown

The bars show the raw quality of each signal. The overall score also weighs how much evidence backs it.

Google rating
98
Review sentiment
93
Case results
78
Communication
92
Fights for clients
86

Why 86? High confidence — based on 32 accident-case reviews plus verified data.

Accident Types Handled

Based on what real clients describe in their reviews and the firm's verified results. “Primary” = a core focus by client volume.

Car AccidentPrimary
$3.5M3 client reviews
Truck Accident
$8.5Mverified result
Pedestrian Accident
1 client review
Bicycle Accident
1 client review

Track Record

Verified motor-vehicle-accident results published by the firm.

$8.5M
Largest result
10+
Verified results
45+ years
In practice

Firm Details

Practice Areas: Car Accident, Truck Accident, Pedestrian Accident, Bicycle Accident
Languages: English
Free Consultation: Yes
Contingency Fee: Yes — no upfront cost
Experience: 45+ years
About:

De Caro & Kaplen is a personal injury law firm in New York, NY representing accident victims in car accident, truck accident, pedestrian accident, bicycle accident cases. It holds a 4.9/5 rating across 199 Google reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does De Caro & Kaplen offer free consultations?+

Yes. De Caro & Kaplen offers free initial consultations for accident victims in New York, New York. You can discuss your case at no cost before deciding to hire them.

Does De Caro & Kaplen work on contingency?+

Yes. De Caro & Kaplen works on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront and they only collect a fee if they win your case.

What types of cases does De Caro & Kaplen handle?+

De Caro & Kaplen handles car accident, truck accident, pedestrian accident cases in New York, New York. Visit their profile for the full list of practice areas and to check if they handle your specific type of accident.

What is De Caro & Kaplen's FMAL Score?+

De Caro & Kaplen has an FMAL Score of 86 out of 100. Our AI reads every accident-case Google review and the firm's documented case results; the score combines review sentiment (42%), client-experience factors like communication and fighting for maximum compensation (36%), and verified case results (22%). No firm can pay to change their score.

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