Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Accidents Law Firm in Milford, Massachusetts

Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan, P.C.

1661 Worcester Rd. Framingham, Massachusetts 01701 USA

 (508) 875-1410

www.kaplanslaw.com
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The Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan, P.C. is an experienced, dedicated law firm representing clients in Acton, Ashland, Bellingham, Billerica, Blackstone, Boston, Bristol, Chelmsford, Douglas, Essex, Foxborough, Framingham, Franklin, Grafton, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Mansfield, Marlboro, Marlborough, Maynard, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Millville, Natick, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Northbridge, Norwood, Plainville, Southborough, Southbridge, Stow, Sudbury, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Whitinsville, Westborough, Wrentham, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Suffolk County, and Worcester County, Massachusetts, and throughout Rhode Island.

If you have been injured, you need a tenacious lawyer to fight for the compensation you need and deserve. Attorney Michael Kaplan is passionate and aggressive in and out of court. He works tirelessly to help clients obtain justice. In fact, two Boston judges gave him the nickname “Kaplan.” He seeks to maximize the recovery through aggressive and ethical means. Our firm brings in expert witnesses to lay the groundwork for litigation, which solidifies the client's claim and increases its value. In order to maximize your claim and obtain a successful result, your lawyer must be willing to put in the preparation, time, and necessary expense.

Getting the best possible results often requires going the extra mile. Our firm carefully screens all prospective clients so that we can be sure that attorney Kaplan only represents individuals who have truly been harmed. This screening process has given us a reputation as a credible personal injury practice, and cases that we accept are taken seriously by insurance companies and opposing attorneys. You and your case are important to us. Each client is treated like family, and Mr. Kaplan spends the time with each client to better understand each individual's needs and objectives.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Dram Shop/Victims of Drunk Driving; Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists; Elevator/Escalator Accidents; Scaffold & Ladder Injuries; Heavy Equipment Accidents; Electrocution/Explosions; Hospital/Nursing Errors; Misdiagnosis; Injuries to Children; Victims of Child Sex Abuse

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Auto Accidents

A car collision takes only seconds, but the effects can last the rest of your life. At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan, we understand the needs of injured people. We know how this accident has disrupted your life. We also know that you may need compensation for Gas and mileage, Hospital expenses (past and future), In-home health care, Long-term care, Loss of consortium, loss of society and companionship of a spouse or child, Lost wages, Medical expenses (past and future), Pain and suffering, Property damage to your car/vehicle, Replacement services, Utility bills, Vocational retraining benefits, Wrongful death, and Miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses. We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.

- Truck Accident

We are very effective when it comes to tracking down possible plaintiffs in commercial cases. We are also licensed to practice in federal court. We have handled hundreds of truck accident cases, including ones that involved 18 wheeler, big rig, improper license, improper loads, overweight truck, passenger liability, semi truck wreck, and wrongful death. Our law firm has the skill and experience needed to help clients suffering from a wide variety of truck accident injuries.

- Motorcycle Accidents

People assume that the biker is somehow to blame just because he was on a motorcycle. At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan, we know that isn't the case. Attorney Kaplan understands the necessity of getting the facts out so that we can overcome any bias a biker may face. Having handled hundreds of motorcycle accident cases, our law firm has the skill and experience needed to help clients suffering from a wide variety of bike accident injuries including head and brain injuries, sprains and strains, broken and fractured bones, spine injury and paralysis, and wrongful death.

- Single Bike Accidents

Single-bike accident injuries happen more frequently than most people realize. Motorcycle accidents do not just occur because of reckless driving or negligent car and truck drivers. Many times, single-bike accidents occur due to road hazards, poorly maintained roads or defective equipment. Unfortunately, police reports rarely reflect the true cause of single-bike accident injuries. However, an experienced attorney can investigate the accident, dispute the police report and win a settlement for the client. Attorney Michael Kaplan has represented motorcycle riders and other personal injury victims for more than 19 years. He has successfully helped hundreds of clients receive financial compensation awards.

- Public Transportation/Train/Subway Accidents

Those who make a living by transporting people or goods are called common carriers. Federal law requires them to use the highest degree of care and vigilance to ensure the safety of their passengers. They are also required under the law to provide vehicles that are safe and fit to transport passengers. When common carriers fail in these responsibilities and someone is injured, they can be held financially liable in civil court. Don't delay. If you have been injured on a commercial carrier of any type, it is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible. There are strict deadlines that must be met when filing a personal injury claim against a public entity. In some cases, you must notify the entity within 30 days of your intentions or you will lose your right to bring a legal action.

- Boating

If you have been injured on any type of watercraft, from a kayak to a cruise ship, you may be able to collect financial compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages or income. We will promptly and thoroughly investigate your watercraft injury to determine what happened and who was at fault. Many boating accidents are caused by inattention or lack of experience of the boat operator. Attorney Michael M. Kaplan will seek out all possible sources of financial compensation, including recreational rental companies, in order to maximize the financial compensation available in every case.

- Dram Shop/Victims of Drunk Driving

Dram shops and social hosts must take precautions against over-serving alcohol. Serving alcohol to underage individuals is also prohibited. Our attorney has successfully resolved numerous claims for victims of drunk drivers, including cases involving minors. We fully investigate the case, promptly tracking down and interviewing employees and witnesses. Attorney Kaplan will determine whether bartenders and other staff had proper training in serving alcohol. Patrons who are over served at these establishments also have claims if they have been injured.

- Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

If you were injured in a pedestrian or bicycle accident, you may be able to recover financial compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages, rehabilitation, and more. Attorney Michael M. Kaplan helps those injured in pedestrian and bicycle accidents recover fair monetary compensation for the full amount of damages you have sustained. We have won substantial verdicts and settlements for clients injured in all types of pedestrian and bicycle accidents, including those involving insufficient crosswalks, Hit and run accidents, Shopping mall parking lots, and Improper Street or crosswalk design. Attorney Kaplan has even won damages for a client who was not physically struck by a vehicle, but who injured himself while lunging to get out of the way of an oncoming vehicle.

- Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists

Massachusetts ranks second in the nation when it comes to the number of drivers who carry auto insurance. Just 6 percent of drivers in the state are uninsured. Only Maine has a lower percentage of uninsured drivers. If you have been injured by an uninsured motorist or underinsured driver, it is important to consult an attorney who is experienced in dealing with uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan, our attorney has been getting results for those injured by the uninsured or underinsured for more than 19 years. We have a thorough understanding of the law and how it applies to you. Our attorney is able to translate the often complex and confusing language of insurance policies into plain English, and let you know whether or not you have a claim.

- Slip & Fall Accidents

Attorney Michael M. Kaplan is an experienced premises liability lawyer who will fight to see that you are fully compensated for damages. For more than 19 years, our law firm has represented clients who have been injured in all types of slip, trip, and fall accidents, including those involving Falls in supermarkets and other retail stores, Falls on snow and ice, Dangerous rugs or matting, Crumbling steps, Deteriorating porch or deck railings, Uneven sidewalks, and Merchandise falling from shelves. Whether you slipped on a newly waxed floor in a grocery store or leaned against a porch railing that gave way, you may be entitled to a financial recovery.

- Brain Injuries

At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan, our attorney represents people who have suffered brain damage in all types of accidents, including car wrecks, motorcycle accidents, truck collisions, boating and swimming accidents, and falls. We also represent clients whose children suffered brain damage because of a birth injury or surgical error. We understand that a head injury can cause permanent impairment—even if nothing shows up on the MRI or CT scans. We work with respected experts, including neuropsychologists, to document the full extent of your injuries. And we aggressively pursue the maximum possible amount of financial compensation for our clients.

- Spinal Cord/Paralysis

Caused by numerous incidents, from car accidents to construction accidents, spinal cord injury and brain injury can result in decreased cognition and/or quadriplegia. Serious spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury (TBI) often requires significant investments of time and money for treatment, therapy and long-term care. At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan, PC in Milford, Massachusetts, we understand the unique challenges individuals and families must meet when they must deal with a serious personal injury. We want to help you.

- Defective Products/Product Liability

Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that the products they sell are safe for consumers to use. They have a duty to warn consumers of potential hazards and to recall products that are found to pose a real danger to the public. If you have been injured by any type of dangerous or defective product, from defective industrial equipment to children's toys, please contact the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan in Milford, Massachusetts, today. Our attorney has recovered substantial amounts of financial compensation for clients injured by defective products. No matter how you were injured, if a dangerous or defective product was at fault; our experienced product liability attorney can help you, too.

- Elevator/Escalator Accidents

Elevators and escalators are installed for our convenience. Yet they cause painful and serious injuries to many innocent passengers every year. We work with engineers, medical experts, and accident investigators to determine exactly what happened and who is at fault. In our investigation, we will find out not only who designed and manufactured the elevator or escalator, but who installed and maintained it. Attorney Michael M. Kaplan will pursue all possible sources of financial compensation for an elevator accident or escalator injury. Even if you were partially at fault for the accident, you may still be able to recover money damages for your injuries, medical and rehabilitation expenses, pain and suffering, and property damage.

- Scaffold & Ladder Injuries

If you have suffered a scaffolding injury or been injured in a ladder fall, attorney Michael M. Kaplan may be able to help you receive monetary damages for your injuries, medical bills, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. Our law firm has won compensation for people injured in all types of commercial and residential ladder and scaffolding accidents. We are familiar with requirements for all types of ladder and scaffolding systems, including the suspended scaffold, frame scaffold, mobile scaffold, jump jack scaffold, ladder jack system, tube and coupler scaffold, and pole scaffold.

- Premises Liability

Accidents happen. When a property is poorly maintained, however, they are more likely to occur. People who invite others onto their property have a duty to maintain that property. Landlords have a duty to properly maintain common areas as well as each tenant’s unit/apartment. When they don’t, people get hurt. Our law office has recovered millions of dollars in premises liability cases that includes dram shop and liquor liability, gutters that cause water to buildup/overflow and freeze over, improper snow removal, inadequate security, loading dock in disrepair, poor lighting, poor signage, sidewalk injury, tripping over debris, and uncovered swimming pool (can cause drowning).

- Animal Bites / Dog Bites

We know that a lot of these mishaps happen within families and between neighbors. The person’s homeowners insurance pays money to cover the cost of a dog bite case, just as it covers slip and fall cases. Insurance policies may also have a provision that allows a plaintiff to get money for medical expenses even before the case is over. If you are attacked by something other than a dog—a ferret, snake, alligator, spider, horse, cat or bird, for example—then negligence law applies. In those cases, you do have to prove that there was a failing on the owner’s part to adequately supervise their pet.

- Heavy Equipment Accidents

Having obtained millions of dollars in financial awards for clients, Attorney Michael Kaplan is very experienced and effective in successfully and aggressively representing clients injured by Cranes, Cherry pickers, Forklifts, Tractors, Backhoes, Bobcats, and Bulldozers. As a personal injury lawyer, Attorney Kaplan recognizes that accidents often could have been prevented. Many times, the causes of heavy equipment accidents involve manufacturing defects, lack of supervision or warning or improper training. Our firm conducts detailed and meticulous investigations to provide you with a solid case.

- Electrocution/Explosions

At our firm, we have found that personal injury can be caused by just about anything from power lines to power tools, hair dryers to hand mixers. For more than 19 years, Attorney Michael Kaplan has effectively represented hundreds of families suffering from burn injuries or from the death of a loved one. With his years of experience and hundreds of cases, Attorney Kaplan has the knowledge and skill needed to obtain compensation to cover the pain and suffering caused by injury and for the treatment and rehabilitation. Having obtained millions of dollars in financial awards for clients, Attorney Michael Kaplan is ready to represent you.

- Construction Site Accident

Whether you are a construction worker or a bystander, a construction site can be a dangerous place. If you have suffered from a construction job site injury, please contact us for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer. We have helped hundreds of clients get the compensation they needed to get back on their feet, and we can help you, too. If you suffer an injury while on the job (e.g. a knee or back injury), you are covered by workers’ compensation. If you work for the general contractor, you may not file a pain and suffering claim, but must get your benefits by going through the workers’ comp system. If you work for a subcontractor, you can get benefits from two sources—workers’ compensation and a pain and suffering lawsuit against the general contractor.

- Workers' Compensation

Filing a workers' compensation claim is a complicated process that can confound and overwhelm the smartest person. If you have a work-related injury, you need an aggressive, experienced lawyer—someone who has years of experience with workers' compensation and labor laws. At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan in Milford, Massachusetts, we have helped hundreds of injured workers get the benefits they need. If you are seeking support from workers' comp or social security disability, don't face the government alone.

- Wrongful Death

When you lose someone close to you, you deal with more than your grief. You have to cope with the loss of their company, and everything that they provided for you when they were still in your life. At the Law Offices of Michael Kaplan, we have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. If you are thinking of bringing a wrongful death lawsuit, we can help you. Bringing a wrongful death lawsuit will not bring your loved one back to life. However, it can often bring closure to a painful time. In addition, a settlement or award can provide you with the compensation you need to get back on your feet.

- Medical Malpractice

We rely on medical professionals to help us with healthcare concerns. Most of the time, they do, with some going above and beyond what we expect. Unfortunately, some cause, or worsen, illnesses and injuries instead of healing us. At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan in Milford, Massachusetts, we have helped clients recover millions of dollars for their injuries resulting from doctor, hospital or nurse negligence. If you are thinking of bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit, our firm has the knowledge and experience necessary to provide the aggressive, dedicated counsel required to obtain fair and just compensation for you.

- Birth Injuries

The effects of birth injuries on a family are long lasting and long reaching. Often, parents are unable to see past their grief, guilt and confusion to recognize future needs. At our firm, we consider your well being now and in the years to come. Attorney Michael Kaplan makes sure your claim includes all of the necessary elements, including all current and future costs for medical care, rehabilitation, and equipment such as motorized wheelchairs and handicapped-equipped vans. Does your home need to be modified for handicapped accessibility? He will fight for everything you need.

- Hospital/Nursing Errors

Preventable hospital errors cause as many as 195,000 deaths in U.S. hospitals each year, according to HealthGrades, Inc. That's more than die of diabetes, pneumonia, or Alzheimer's disease. If you or a member of your family was injured because of a doctor's mistake, a nurse's error, or any other type of hospital error, you may be able to receive financial compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, disability, and other damages. Whether you became ill because a doctor prescribed the wrong medication or were injured because the hospital did not maintain adequate security, we can help. For experienced representation that gets results, you can depend on personal injury attorney Michael Kaplan.

- Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose life-threatening illnesses can lead to delays in medical treatment and possibly untimely death. Sometimes doctor misdiagnosis can leave a person with physical or mental disabilities for a lifetime. At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan in Milford, Massachusetts, we work to hold medical professionals accountable for their errors in diagnosis and treatment. We fight to recover financial compensation for the full extent of the damages.

- Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other residences for the infirm or elderly must meet strict standards for care. We fully investigate your case to determine if standards of care were breached and how the error injured our client. We trust nursing homes to take care of our loved ones when they are no longer able to take care of themselves. Sadly, many frail and elderly nursing home residents are seriously injured by the very people they are paying to care for them. If you or your family member is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you have a right to collect financial compensation. At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan, we help victims of nursing home abuse and neglect recover money damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, and more.

- Surgical Errors

We will study your medical records to determine who was in the operating room at the time of your procedure. Then we retain respected medical experts to review the record to determine if preventable surgical errors caused your injury. Were established standards of care followed? If not, malpractice may have occurred. Surgical errors can result in permanent disability and even wrongful death. At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan in Milford, Massachusetts, we aggressively pursue full compensation for the victims of surgical errors and the survivors of those who died because of negligence in the operating room.

- Victims of Child Sex Abuse

Child sexual abuse is a horrendous act that can scar the victim for a lifetime. If you or your child is a victim of child sexual abuse or molestation, the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan may be able to help you receive financial compensation for the damages you have suffered. Whether or not your abuser was ever convicted of a crime in criminal court, you still may be able to pursue a personal injury claim in civil court. The criminal courts exist to punish criminals. The civil courts provide a forum for the financial compensation of the victims. At the Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan in Milford, Massachusetts, we provide experienced, sensitive, and compassionate representation of victims of child sexual abuse.

- Accidents Involving Children

Childhood is an accident waiting to happen. Because children do not have the judgment to protect themselves, it is up to the adults in children's lives to keep them safe from harm. When they fail to do so, the consequences can be deadly. If your child has been injured because someone else was negligent, our attorney can help you pursue financial compensation for the full extent of the damages, including medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, and more.

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