Ken Kaplan
Top rated Workers' Compensation attorney in North Haledon, New Jersey
Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan, P.C.
Practice areas: Workers' Compensation
Licensed in New Jersey since: 1996
Education: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 Disclosure:
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If you were hurt at work, the Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan, P.C., in North Haledon, New Jersey, is committed to standing up for you. For more than 25 years, the firm has focused solely on workers’ compensation and injury law, helping employees obtain benefits for medical care, lost income, and lasting impairments.
A workplace injury can disrupt every part of your life. That is why the firm takes a hands-on approach from the very beginning. Clients receive clear guidance, prompt answers, and steady support throughout the claims process. From the initial consultation to the final resolution, the goal is to reduce stress while pursuing the strongest possible outcome.
The firm is widely known across New Jersey for determined advocacy and practical legal strategy. Insurance companies often attempt to delay, minimize, or deny valid claims. With decades of experience handling these disputes, our attorneys understand how insurers operate and how to push back effectively on behalf of injured workers.
Kaplan & Kaplan also believes access to justice should never depend on financial circumstances. Clients pay no upfront legal fees, and attorney fees are only collected if benefits or compensation are successfully recovered. This allows injured workers from all industries to pursue their claims without added financial pressure.
When your health, income, and future are at stake, choosing the right legal team matters. The Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan, P.C., offers experience, focus, and dedication to workers’ compensation cases throughout New Jersey. Contact the firm today to schedule a free consultation and learn how they can help protect your rights.
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Practice areas
Workers' Compensation: Claimant- 100% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 1996, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://www.workerscompensationlawyersnj.com/about
Bar / Professional Activity
- Kenneth is a member of the Passaic County Bar Association, 2025
- Kenneth is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- Kenneth is a member of the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Inn of Court, 2025
- Kenneth is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey., 2025
- Kenneth is a member of NJCOSH - New Jersey Council on Safety and Health, 2025
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Ken was able to secure a generous settlement for a client who sustained injuries to his right shoulder when he tripped over a lift at work. The client had an involved surgical procedure that left his shoulder in a compromised condition. With the threat of a trial, Ken was able to not only secure a solid settlement, but was also able to keep the case open for 2 years in case the client's condition became worse., 2024
- Kenneth represented a client who injured his back while using a hand truck at work. Kenneth was able to ensure the client received a much needed surgical procedure to the lumbosacral spine followed by a significant settlement award., 2025
- Ken represented a waiter who injured his knees in a fall down accident at work. Despite significant proof problems Ken was able to convince the insurance company that a settlement outweighed the risks of a full blown trial. , 2024
- Kenneth represented a client who sustained extensive injuries to her left shoulder and right leg during a motor vehicle accident while at work. Prior to obtaining a large settlement for the client, Kenneth had to obtain medicare approval for said settlement. After much time and effort Kenneth was able to convince medicare that they did not have a valid lien on the settlement proceeds., 2022
- Kenneth represented a police officer who was exposed to pulmonary toxins including mold at work for over 5 years. After extensive discovery Kenneth was able to show the Court detailed proof of the toxins and his client's exposure to said toxins. Said documents along with medical proofs led to a significant settlement., 2022
- Ken represented a client who was injured in a motor vehicle accident while at work. Ken filed a motion in Workers' Compensation Court and successfully litigated it. Ultimately, he obtained the client the necessary cervical surgical procedure that he needed followed by a generous settlement that included the ability to re-open the case if the injuries became worse., 2025
- Ken represented a client who injured his right hand cleaning a machine at work. The client sustained extensive injuries that led to him suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and major depression. Ken was able to convince the insurance company to arrange and pay for medical treatment for these psychiatric residuals along with multiple surgical procedures to his hand. Ultimately, the case settled for a significant monetary award that reflected the extensive orthopedic, neurological and psychiatric injuries endured by the client. , 2025
- Kenneth represented a client who injured his back picking up a box of stones at work. The injuries sustained led to surgery. After taking his testimony along with our expert doctor, Ken was able to negotiate a strong monetary settlement that included the ability to re-open the case if the injuries became worse. The injuries did become worse and Kenneth succesfully re-opened the case and secured the client a much needed second surgery followed by a generous settlement., 2024
- Kenneth represented a client who injured his back in a repetitive motion case while working as a laborer for a roofing company in NJ. Despite challenging proofs, Kenneth was able to achieve a successful settlement that took over 7 years to secure. Kenneth had to obtain and audit liens from Medicare and Medicaid. The Medicaid lien was especially challenging to obtain as, although this was a NJ case, the client lived in Pennsylvania and was collecting Pennsylvania Medicaid benefits. After thorough research and follow ups, Kenneth was able to procure a compromised lien amount that facilitated a settlement between all parties., 2023
- Kenneth represented a client who sustained significant injuries to her lumbar spine at work. After multiple procedures including a fusion surgery, the client remained in a large amount of pain. Kenneth was able to convince the insurance company to provide the client with a spinal cord stimulator for the lumbar spine to help relieve said pain. The insurance company continues to pay for the treatment today and Kenneth was able to negotiate a significant six figure settlement. , 2024
- Kenneth represented a client on 2 Workers' Compensation cases for 2 different body parts. Both cases had significant issues with the Statute of Limitations. Because the client waited so long to pursue these matters it was very difficult to recover all of the treating records. After a thorough case review and much discovery, Ken was able to obtain said medical records and present a compelling case to the Court which resulted in a significant settlement for the client on each case. , 2023
- Kenneth represented a client who suffered a fall down injury at work. The client had extensive injuries to the lumbar spine requiring several surgeries. The client also had a history of significant medical conditions prior to the accident. Kenneth succesfully obtained the client total permanent disability benefits for the rest of her life. He was able to obtain same by bringing in the Second Injury Fund to contribute monies toward the part of the settlement that represented pre-existing medical conditions. , 2023
- Kenneth represented a client who was struck by a tree at work and suffered paraplegia. In order to succesfully conclude this case Kenneth had to obtain extensive information from Social Security with regard to Social Security Disability benefits. Included in the Total Permanent Disability Settlement was an in home Aide paid for by the insurance company, several modifications to the client's home and automobile along with a specialized electric wheelchair for outdoor activities. Furthermore, Kenneth was able to secure medical treatment for the rest of the client's life along with disability award payments for the rest of the client's life., 2024
- Kenneth represented a client who was injured working for a department store when stacked tables fell. The client suffered injuries to the cervical spine, right knee and lumbosacral spine with resultant urological residuals. The client had prior injuries to her lumbosacral spine. Kenneth was able to differentiate between the old lumbosacral injuries and the new ones and convinced Counsel to agree to an extensive monetary award for his client., 2022
- Kenneth represented a client who injured his shoulder while working at a maintenance job. Said client's medical treatment included an extensive shoulder surgery. Kenneth was able to obtain the client a significant settlement, but not before taking into consideration medicare's interests in the settlement. Whenever one settles a workers' compensation case with a client who is on medicare it is essential to obtain a written lien letter from medicare prior to settlement. Kenneth was able to audit said lien and prove to medicare that none of the payments indicated on the lien were related to the case., 2023
- Kenneth represented a client who was injured when a heavy box fell on them while at work. He successfully filed a motion to obtain much needed medical treatment that included multiple cervical surgeries with resultant vocal cord paralysis. In 2021 he obtained a total disability settlement for the client., 2021
- Kenneth represented a client who injured his right shoulder and elbow moving a cabinet at work. He endured 3 different procedures to his shoulder. Unfortunately, he ended up passing away prior to the settlement. Kenneth was able to obtain a convincing settlement for his loved ones despite significant proof issues., 2022
- Kenneth represented a client who was assaulted at work sustaining significant injuries. The client suffered injuries to both eyes with multiple modalities used to correct his vision, significant shoulder residuals and neurological difficulties. The case was initially settled in 2013. Subsequent to said settlement the case was re-opened and Ken was able to obtain additional treatment for the client along with another settlement in 2017. After this settlement the case was re-opened again and Ken was able to obtain additional treatment again for the client followed by another settlement in 2021, 2021
- Ken represented a client who sustained significant injuries to the left shoulder, left wrist and right tibia/fibula in a motor vehicle accident while at work. The client had multiple surgeries. Our office obtained a significant settlement for the client after prolonged negotiations., 2022
- Kenneth represented a client who was injured when machinery fell on them while at work. After prolonged settlement negotiations he was able to work out a significant 6 figure settlement for the client , 2021
Representative Clients
- Kenneth does not represent any one particular client in his practice. He represents employees who sustain injuries at work, 2022
- Ken represented a client who worked a butcher for two different companies over several years. She sustained repetitive motion injuries from the stresses and strains of the job. Ken was able to work out a sizeable settlement for the client with 3 different insurance companies after painstaking settlement negotiations, 2025
Transactions
- Kenneth represents a handful of clients in residential real estate closings each year, 2023
Pro bono / Community Service
- Kenneth is a member of the Passaic County 200 Club. This is an organization of business men and women, public safety professionals, and others who stand ready to provide financial assistance to the families of law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel., 2025
- Kenneth is a longtime sponsor of the Wayne Little League baseball program, 2025
- Kenneth participated in the cornhole charity tournament that raised funds for the Wayne Interfaith Network Food Pantry., 2023
- Board Member of Nan Lightstone Memorial Scholarship from 2001 to present. Ken's duties include organizing fundraising efforts, evaluating qualifications and merits of applicants for monetary award and presenting the scholarship to a recipient at yearly ceremony, 2025
Educational Background
- Graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1992 with a degree in Political Science Graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 1996, 1992
Honors
- New Jersey Super Lawyers Honoree list for 2024
Industry Groups
- Blue Collar
- Clerical employees
- Construction Workers
- drivers
- Firemen
- Food Service
- Government Employees
- Health Care Workers
- maintenance employees
- Manufacturing
- Nurses
- Police Officers
- retail employees
- Teachers
- township employees
- Transportation
- Union Workers
- warehouse employees
Selections
3 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
