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The Law Offices of Glenn S. Caplan, P.C. is dedicated to providing the finest legal representation possible to innocent victims of all types of accidents. Our practice is dedicated to the highest standards of ethics and effective and caring client representation. Our skilled attorneys have decades of extensive success and experience investigating, preparing and processing a broad range of personal injury matters.

We fight hard for our clients, focusing on securing the maximum compensation, and we will fight hard for you as well. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients, establishing an outstanding reputation for our firm and earning us the respect of our clients, insurance companies, their attorneys, our colleagues and the judiciary. We offer confidential, free, no obligation consultations to evaluate your claim to determine if we believe we can achieve successful results on your behalf.

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Practice Areas
Our skilled attorneys are committed to aggressively representing clients and working hard to obtain the best results possible in a broad range of personal injury matters including the following:
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Automobile

Accidents

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Construction

Accidents

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Snow & Ice

Accidents

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No Fault

Accidents

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Subway, Train & Bus

Accidents

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Scaffold

Accidents

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Elevator

Accidents

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Stairway & Sidewalk

Accidents

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Pedestrian & Bicycle

Accidents

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School

Accidents

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Lead Poisoning

Accidents

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Malpractice

Cases

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Hit & Run

Accidents

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Slip, Trip & Fall

Accidents

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Wrongful Death

Cases

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Estate

Administration

We also work with skilled Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Disability attorneys to ensure that accident victims recover all of the benefits that they are entitled to.
OUR TEAM
Attorney Profiles
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Glenn S. Caplan, Esq.

Founding Member
Glenn S. Caplan is the founding member of the Law Offices of Glenn S. Caplan, P.C. Born in New York City in 1967, Glenn graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with Magna Cum Laude honors, obtaining a bachelors of arts degree in political science. He attended New York Law School where he was editor of the Human Rights Journal and earned his law degree with Cum Laude honors. Glenn focuses his practice on many areas of personal injury litigation, including automobile, construction, premises and lead paint litigation. He also handles estate administration and guardianship matters.

Speciality: Personal Injury, Workman Compensation
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Melinda Kirsch, Esq.

Associate
Melinda Kirsch has been associated with the law offices of Glenn S. Caplan, P.C. since 1998. She was born in New York City in 1970. Melinda graduated from the City University of New York at Queens College with a bachelor of arts, while earning a joint degree in Political Science and Communications. Melinda earned her law degree at Fordham Law School. While attending law school, Melinda clerked for a New York State Supreme Court Justice. She has worked for litigation firms for over twenty years, while also clerking in college and law school, and working as an attorney since 1994.

Speciality: Civil Law
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FAQ
Get answers to your frequently asked questions
What should I do after an accident?
If you have been injured in an accident, the most important priority is getting medical attention. Assuming that you are not taken to the emergency room immediately, you should take photos or videos of the accident scene and get the contact information of any witnesses. You should not admit fault or apologize to anyone else who was involved, even if it seems like a polite thing to do. Anything that you say in the aftermath of an accident can be used against you if you pursue a claim or lawsuit later. If you suspect that someone else may have been at fault, you should set up a consultation with an attorney to discuss your options.
How do I know if I have a case?
You do not need to make this decision on your own. Contact an attorney and set up a free consultation to go over your situation in detail. The attorney will be able to tell you whom you can sue and what you can expect to recover, based on the facts of the accident and the laws in your state. Essentially, in most situations, you will have a case if someone acted carelessly under the circumstances and caused your injuries. Applying this standard is more complicated than it sounds, however, which is why it is important to consult an attorney.
How long do I have to file a personal injury case?
This will depend on the statute of limitations in your state. A personal injury case may need to be filed within a year of the accident, or you may have as much as four years to file. You should check the rule in your state to make sure that you do not accidentally waive your rights. There are some exceptions to the statute of limitations, but they are very narrow, so you should not assume that an exception applies. As a practical matter, moreover, you should try to pursue a claim as soon as possible while the evidence is still fresh. This will help you prove liability and the scope of your damages.
How much is my personal injury case work?
This will depend on the specific nature of your injuries and cannot be ascertained until your case has been thoroughly investigated. You can ask personal injury attorneys in your area for a rough estimate, based on similar cases that they have handled. However, you should be aware that attorneys are prohibited from promising that they will recover a certain amount or otherwise predicting the outcome of a case. Any estimate that you receive likely will be vague and qualified. An additional question is how much you can actually collect, which may depend on factors such as the insurance of any at-fault parties, their assets, and your own insurance.
How do I pay for a lawyer in a personal injury case?
You should not be worried that you do not have the money to pay for a lawyer. Almost all personal injury attorneys take cases at no charge, collecting their fee as a percentage of any settlement or judgment that they obtain for you. Thus, if you get nothing from the case, neither does the attorney. This is known as a contingency fee arrangement. The percentage that an attorney takes from a settlement varies, but it is often around 30-33 percent. It may be higher if you go to trial.
How long does it usually take to receive an injury award?
Very few personal injury cases actually go to trial. The overwhelming majority end in a settlement with the defendant or an insurance company. Unfortunately, the time that it takes to reach a settlement is hard to predict and can vary dramatically. As a general rule, a claim that involves substantial injuries and a significant amount of money will take longer to settle because the insurer will fight harder over it. If the case is complex or liability is unclear, a settlement also may take longer to reach. Hiring an attorney sometimes can motivate an insurer to make a fair offer earlier in the process, since they know that they are less likely to take advantage of you.
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The Law Offices of Glenn S. Caplan, P.C. is conveniently located in the heart of dowtown Manhattan’s financial district. The office is easily accessible by subway, PATH train, express bus or car.

2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, M, Z trains to the Fulton Street/Broadway Nassau stop E train to the World Trade Center stop R or W train to the Cortland Street stop

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