# O'Brien & Ford

> Hurt in a crash or fall in Buffalo or Western New York? O'Brien & Ford's injury lawyers answer your call within two minutes. Get a free consultation today.

## Key facts
- Phone: 716-222-2222
- Office: 4549 Main St, Suite 201, Buffalo, NY 14226
- Website: https://obrienandford.com/
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## Practice areas and services
- [Areas We Serve](https://obrienandford.com/areas-we-serve/): O'Brien & Ford represents injured people in Buffalo, Amherst, Williamsville, Cheektowaga, West Seneca and communities across Erie County and Western NY.
- [Bicycle Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-bicycle-accident-lawyer/): Hit by a car while riding in Buffalo? Our bicycle accident lawyers handle no-fault benefits and claims against drivers, from doorings to unsafe turns.
- [Boat Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-boat-accident-lawyer/): Hurt in a boating accident on Lake Erie, the Niagara River or other WNY waters? Our Buffalo boat accident lawyers handle operator and owner liability.
- [Brain Injury](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-brain-injury-lawyer/): Living with a traumatic brain injury after an accident in Buffalo? Our brain injury lawyers document TBI symptoms and fight for long-term compensation.
- [Buffalo, NY Office](https://obrienandford.com/contact/buffalo-ny-office/): Visit O'Brien & Ford at 4549 Main St, Suite 201, Buffalo, NY 14226, near Harlem Rd in Snyder. Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., seven days, for free consultations.
- [Burn Injury](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-burn-injury-attorney/): Burned in a fire, explosion, scalding, electrical or chemical accident in Buffalo? Our burn injury lawyers pursue treatment, scarring and lost-income losses.
- [Bus Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-bus-accident-lawyer/): Injured on or by a bus in Buffalo? Our bus accident lawyers handle claims against transit operators, school bus companies and insurers. Free consultation.
- [Car Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-car-accident-lawyer/): Hurt in a car crash in Buffalo? Our car accident lawyers handle no-fault, serious-injury and insurance fights so you can heal. Talk to a lawyer in 2 minutes.
  - [Car Accident FAQ](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-car-accident-lawyer/faq/): Answers to common questions after a Buffalo car accident: what steps to take, which economic and non-economic damages you can recover and common injuries.
  - [Car Accident Statistics](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-car-accident-lawyer/statistics/): How often do crashes happen in Buffalo? See local car accident statistics, including fatal crashes in the city and across Erie and Niagara counties.
  - [Commercial Vehicle Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-car-accident-lawyer/commercial-vehicle/): Hit by a company van, work truck or construction vehicle in Buffalo? Employers and their insurers can be liable. Our commercial vehicle lawyers can help.
  - [Distracted Driving](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-car-accident-lawyer/distracted-driving/): Hit by a driver who was texting or distracted in Buffalo? Our distracted driving accident lawyers gather the evidence to prove fault and recover your losses.
  - [DUI Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-car-accident-lawyer/dui-accident/): Injured by a drunk or impaired driver in Buffalo? Our DUI accident lawyers pursue the driver's insurer and other liable parties for your full losses.
  - [Hit and Run](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-car-accident-lawyer/hit-run-accidents-in-buffalo-ny/): Injured in a hit and run in Buffalo? You may still recover through no-fault, uninsured motorist (SUM) coverage and MVAIC. Our hit-and-run lawyers can help.
  - [How Long to Settle](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-car-accident-lawyer/how-long-will-my-case-take-to-settle/): How long a Buffalo car accident settlement takes depends on your injuries, treatment, insurers and whether a lawsuit is needed. Here's what affects timing.
  - [Most Dangerous Roads](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-car-accident-lawyer/most-dangerous-roads-intersections/): From Main and Bailey to Hertel and Main, see Buffalo's most dangerous roads and intersections, what causes crashes there and what to do after one.
- [Catastrophic Injury](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-catastrophic-injury-lawyer/): A catastrophic injury can mean a lifetime of care. Our Buffalo catastrophic injury lawyers pursue future medical costs, lost earnings and more. Free consult.
- [Child Injury](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-child-injury-lawyer/): When a child is hurt by someone else's negligence at daycare, school, on the road or a playground, our Buffalo child injury lawyers help families.
- [Construction Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-construction-accident-lawyer/): Hurt on a Buffalo construction site? New York's Labor Law 240 and 241 can make owners and contractors liable for falls and safety failures. Free consultation.
- [Dog Bite](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-dog-bite-lawyer/): Bitten or attacked by a dog in Buffalo? Our dog bite lawyers investigate the dog's history and the owner's knowledge to pursue your full compensation.
- [Motorcycle Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-motorcycle-accident-lawyer/): Hurt on a motorcycle in Buffalo or Western NY? Riders are excluded from no-fault, so the right claim matters. Our motorcycle accident lawyers can help.
- [Negligent Security](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-negligent-security-lawyer/): Assaulted at a Buffalo apartment complex or business with inadequate security? Our negligent security lawyers pursue claims against negligent property owners.
- [Pedestrian Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-pedestrian-accidents-lawyer/): Struck by a car while walking in Buffalo? Our pedestrian accident attorneys pursue no-fault benefits and the driver's insurer for serious injuries.
- [Personal Injury Resources](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/): Plain-English guides from O'Brien & Ford on New York injury law: statute of limitations, damages, liability, contingency fees and how injury cases unfold.
  - [Breach of Duty](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/breach-of-duty/): Breach of duty is one of the four elements of every New York negligence claim. Learn what it means, how it's proven and why it can make or break a case.
  - [Claim vs. Lawsuit](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/claim-vs-lawsuit/): Most injury cases start as insurance claims and settle, but some become lawsuits. Learn the difference between a claim and a lawsuit in New York.
  - [Concussion Injury](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/concussion-injury/): About half of concussions go undiagnosed. Learn concussion symptoms after a crash or fall, why prompt diagnosis matters and how to protect a NY injury claim.
  - [Contingency Fees](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/contingency-fee/): Most NY injury lawyers work on contingency: no upfront fee, paid a percentage of any recovery. Learn how fees and case costs work under New York rules.
  - [Economic Damages](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/economic-damages/): Economic damages cover medical bills, lost wages and other losses with a dollar value. Learn what counts, how no-fault applies and how to document them in NY.
  - [How Much Is My Case Worth?](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/how-much-is-my-personal-injury-case-worth/): What your injury case is worth depends on medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering and fault. See how New York claims are valued, step by step.
  - [Liability](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/liability/): Liability decides who pays for your injuries. Learn how negligence, strict liability and comparative fault work in New York personal injury cases.
  - [Non-Economic Damages](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/non-economic-damages/): Non-economic damages compensate pain, suffering, emotional distress and lost enjoyment of life. Learn how New York values them and the serious injury rule.
  - [Pain and Suffering Damages](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/how-are-pain-and-suffering-damages-calculated-in-new-york/): New York has no set formula for pain and suffering. Learn what juries and insurers weigh, the multiplier and per diem methods, and how no-fault limits apply.
  - [Statute of Limitations](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/understanding-the-statute-of-limitations-in-new-york-state-and-your-personal-injury-case/): In New York, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years, wrongful death within two, and claims against cities need notice in 90 days.
  - [Timeline of a Personal Injury Case](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/timeline-of-a-personal-injury-case/): Most New York personal injury cases take 18 months to three years. See each stage, from treatment and the claim to discovery, settlement or trial.
  - [Will My Case Go to Trial?](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/will-my-personal-injury-case-go-to-trial/): Most New York personal injury cases settle without a trial, but some don't. Learn why cases go to trial, what happens there and how to prepare.
- [Practice Areas](https://obrienandford.com/practice-areas/): From car, truck and motorcycle crashes to dog bites, falls, construction accidents and wrongful death, see every type of injury case O'Brien & Ford handles.
- [Premises Liability](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-premises-liability-lawyer/): Hurt because a Buffalo property owner or landlord ignored a dangerous condition? Our premises liability lawyers hold owners accountable. Free consultation.
- [Sexual Abuse](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-sexual-abuse-lawyer/): Confidential help for survivors of sexual abuse in Buffalo. Our sexual abuse lawyers pursue civil claims against abusers and the institutions that failed you.
- [Slip and Fall](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-slip-and-fall-accident-lawyer/): Slipped on ice or tripped on a broken step in Buffalo? Our slip and fall lawyers prove the owner knew or should have known of the hazard. Free consultation.
- [Spinal Cord Injury](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-spinal-cord-injury-lawyer/): Spinal cord injuries can bring paralysis and lifelong costs. Our Buffalo spinal cord injury lawyers pursue full compensation from those responsible.
- [Truck Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-truck-accident-lawyer/): Injured by a semi or commercial truck in Buffalo? Our truck accident lawyers pursue the driver, carrier and insurers under federal and NY rules. Free consult.
- [Uber & Lyft Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-uber-accident-lawyer/): Hurt in an Uber or Lyft crash in Buffalo? Coverage depends on the driver's app status. Our rideshare accident lawyers help passengers and other drivers.
- [West Seneca Personal Injury](https://obrienandford.com/west-seneca-personal-injury-lawyer/): Injured in a car crash, fall or other accident in West Seneca, NY? O'Brien & Ford's personal injury lawyers serve West Seneca from our Buffalo office.
- [Workplace Accident](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-workplace-accident-lawyer/): Injured on the job in Buffalo? Beyond workers' comp, you may have a third-party claim against a negligent contractor or property owner. Talk to our lawyers.
- [Wrongful Death](https://obrienandford.com/buffalo-wrongful-death-lawyer/): Lost a loved one in a fatal accident in Buffalo? Our wrongful death lawyers help families pursue wrongful death and survival claims under New York law.

## Attorneys
- [Our Team](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/): Meet the Buffalo personal injury attorneys and staff at O'Brien & Ford, including Chris O'Brien, John P. Ford and a former Buffalo City Court judge.
- [Aidan Treanor](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/aidan-treanor/): Aidan Treanor is a law clerk at O'Brien & Ford and a University at Buffalo graduate who helps the firm's attorneys with research and case preparation.
- [Anant Kishore](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/anant-kishore/): Anant Kishore, a Williamsville South graduate and litigator since 2011, represents injured clients at O'Brien & Ford in Buffalo. Learn about his experience.
- [Ann Linderman](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/ann-linderman/): Ann Linderman brings 40 years of bookkeeping experience, including 36 years with the Niagara County Youth Bureau, to the O'Brien & Ford team in Buffalo.
- [Chris O’Brien](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/chris-o-brien/): Chris O'Brien has represented injured people in Western New York for more than 30 years. Meet the Buffalo personal injury attorney behind O'Brien & Ford.
- [Christopher Pannozzo](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/christopher-pannozzo/): Christopher Pannozzo has focused on representing injured people since 2007, handling thousands of cases. Meet this O'Brien & Ford attorney in Buffalo.
- [Danielle D’Abate](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/danielle-dabate/): Danielle D'Abate spent over 15 years as an Erie County Assistant District Attorney before joining O'Brien & Ford to represent injured people in Buffalo.
- [Jenna Flach](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/jenna-flach/): Jenna Flach is a paralegal at O'Brien & Ford with defense experience and a master's in criminology from the University at Buffalo. Meet our team.
- [John P. Ford](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/john-p-ford/): John P. Ford spent years at an insurance defense firm before joining O'Brien & Ford. Now he uses that insight to fight for injured people in Buffalo.
- [Kevin J. Keane](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/kevin-j-keane/): Kevin J. Keane served 20 years as a Buffalo City Court judge before joining O'Brien & Ford. Learn how his bench experience helps injured clients.
- [Kim Carney](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/kim-carney/): Kim Carney has worked as a legal assistant and paralegal for over 35 years. A South Buffalo native, she supports O'Brien & Ford's attorneys and clients.
- [Olivia Dinero](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/olivia-dinero/): Olivia Dinero, a summa cum laude University at Buffalo graduate, joined O'Brien & Ford as a paralegal supporting injured clients and our attorneys.
- [Patrice Anderson](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/patrice-anderson/): Patrice Anderson brings over 30 years of legal experience to O'Brien & Ford, managing scheduling so clients' cases keep moving. Meet our Buffalo team.
- [Shana Fattey](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-team/shana-fattey/): Shana Fattey, a paralegal since 2010, is O'Brien & Ford's Director of Operations, preparing legal documents and supporting clients and attorneys.

## Case results and client reviews
- [Results](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/our-results/): See verdicts and settlements O'Brien & Ford has won for injured clients in Buffalo and Western New York. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
- [Car Accident Settlement Timeline](https://obrienandford.com/personal-injury-resources/car-accident-settlement-timeline/): From the police report and no-fault claim to negotiation and a possible lawsuit, here's the step-by-step timeline of a New York car accident settlement.
- [Testimonials](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/testimonials/): Read what injured clients in Buffalo say about working with O'Brien & Ford: fast answers, a lawyer who knows their case, and support from start to finish.

## Firm pages
- [Home](https://obrienandford.com/): Hurt in a crash or fall in Buffalo or Western New York? O'Brien & Ford's injury lawyers answer your call within two minutes. Get a free consultation today.
- [About Us](https://obrienandford.com/about-us/): Founded in 2012, O'Brien & Ford is a Buffalo personal injury law firm that limits caseloads so every client gets real attention. Meet the team behind it.
- [Blog](https://obrienandford.com/blog/): Practical answers from O'Brien & Ford on New York car accidents, no-fault insurance, dog bites, slip and falls and more for injured people in Buffalo.
- [Contact Us](https://obrienandford.com/contact/): Call 716-222-2222 or send a message to O'Brien & Ford. You'll speak with a Buffalo personal injury lawyer within two minutes. Free, no-obligation consults.
- [Sitemap](https://obrienandford.com/sitemap/): Every page on the site
- [XML sitemap](https://obrienandford.com/sitemap_index.xml): Machine-readable index of every published page and post

## Optional

Recent articles from the firm's blog:

- [What Dog Has the Strongest Bite Force? Complete Ranking & PSI Chart](https://obrienandford.com/blog/what-dog-has-the-strongest-bite-force/): The Kangal has the strongest dog bite force at about 743 PSI, while a Golden Retriever is near 180 PSI. See the full bite force chart for 21 breeds.
- [What Is an ATV Accident?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/atv-accident-meaning/): An ATV accident is any crash, rollover or collision involving an all-terrain vehicle that causes injury, death or property damage. Causes, injuries and fault.
- [I Was a Passenger in a Car Accident: Who Do I Sue?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/i-was-a-passenger-in-a-car-accident-who-do-i-sue/): Injured passengers can sue their own driver, another driver or both. In New York, no-fault pays first, then a lawsuit is possible for serious injuries.
- [Slip and Fall in a Grocery Store](https://obrienandford.com/blog/slip-and-fall-in-grocery-store/): Stores must find and fix hazards like spills and loose mats. Under New York's comparative fault rule, sharing some blame doesn't bar you from recovering.
- [Does Liability Insurance Cover Hitting a Deer in New York?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/does-liability-insurance-cover-hitting-a-deer/): No. Liability only pays for damage you cause others. Comprehensive covers a direct deer strike, and collision generally covers swerving into another object.
- [What Is Car Insurance Bodily Injury Liability Coverage in New York?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/car-insurance-bodily-injury-liability/): New York requires at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability. It covers others' injuries when you're at fault, not yours.
- [What Are the Main Causes of Deaths and Injuries on Scaffolds?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/what-are-the-main-causes-of-deaths-and-injuries-on-scaffolds/): The main causes of scaffold deaths and injuries are falls, scaffold collapse, falling objects and electrocution, often tied to missing fall protection.
- [Why Is Night Driving Dangerous?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/night-driving-is-dangerous-because/): Night driving is dangerous because darkness weakens depth perception and peripheral vision, and fatigue, impaired drivers and glare raise crash risk.
- [How Do Many Motorcycle Crashes Happen? Causes and Risk Factors](https://obrienandford.com/blog/how-do-many-motorcycle-crashes-happen/): Many motorcycle crashes happen at intersections when a driver turning left misses an oncoming rider. Lane changes, speed and road hazards also play a role.
- [Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/do-i-need-a-lawyer-for-a-car-accident/): Often, yes, if you were hurt. NY no-fault pays early medical bills and lost wages, but pain and suffering claims require a serious injury. When to get help.
- [What to Do After a Car Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://obrienandford.com/blog/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident/): Check for injuries, call 911, document the scene and notify insurers. NY steps after a crash, plus what to do when the accident wasn't your fault.
- [Average Settlement for Car Accident Back and Neck Injuries](https://obrienandford.com/blog/average-settlement-for-car-accident-back-and-neck-injury/): Back and neck injury settlements depend on severity, medical bills and lost income. To sue the at-fault driver in NY, you must meet the serious injury rule.
- [What to Do After a Bicycle Accident](https://obrienandford.com/blog/what-to-do-after-a-bicycle-accident/): Move to safety, get checked by a doctor, call police and photograph the scene. A DMV MV-104 report may be required within ten days. Don't admit fault.
- [Most Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents](https://obrienandford.com/blog/slip-and-fall-injuries/): Common slip and fall injuries include head trauma, back and spinal injuries, fractures, knee damage and sprains. Some symptoms show up later, so get checked.
- [What Is Defensive Driving and Why Does It Matter?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/what-is-defensive-driving/): Defensive driving means anticipating hazards and other drivers' mistakes early. In New York, a DMV-approved course can reduce points and insurance costs.
- [I Got Hit by a Car While Walking, What Should I Do Next?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/i-got-hit-by-a-car-while-walking/): Get out of traffic, seek medical care and call police, since NY requires reporting crashes with injuries. Photograph the scene and don't discuss fault.
- [Is Lane Splitting Legal in New York?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/is-lane-splitting-legal-in-ny/): No. Lane splitting and lane filtering are both illegal in New York. Riders must stay in a full lane, and violations can mean fines, points and lower payouts.
- [Delayed Symptoms After a Car Accident Could Signal Hidden Injuries](https://obrienandford.com/blog/delayed-symptoms-after-a-car-accident/): Injuries can surface hours, days or weeks after a car accident as adrenaline wears off. Warning signs like headaches and numbness, and how they affect claims.
- [Does Insurance Cover a Hit-and-Run Accident?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/does-insurance-cover-a-hit-and-run-accident/): Usually, yes. In NY, PIP pays medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault, collision covers car damage, and uninsured motorist coverage may also apply.
- [What Happens If You Crash a Leased Car?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-crash-a-leased-car/): The leasing company owns the car, so notify it and your insurer of damage. A total loss pays actual cash value; gap insurance covers the rest of the lease.
- [What to Do If You Hit a Deer](https://obrienandford.com/blog/what-to-do-if-you-hit-a-deer/): Pull over safely, turn on your hazards, stay in the car and call police to report it. Photograph the damage; comprehensive coverage typically pays repairs.
- [Understanding Dog Bite Levels](https://obrienandford.com/blog/understanding-dog-bite-levels/): The Dunbar Bite Scale ranks dog bites from Level 1 (no skin contact) to Level 6 (fatal). Levels 3 to 5 involve shallow to deep punctures. See each level.
- [Understanding Common Injuries from Pedestrian Accidents](https://obrienandford.com/blog/common-injuries-from-pedestrian-accidents/): Broken legs, brain injuries and spinal cord damage are among the most common pedestrian accident injuries. Learn why they happen and their long-term effects.
- [What to Do If Your Dog Bites Someone](https://obrienandford.com/blog/what-to-do-if-your-dog-bites-someone/): Separate your dog, help clean the wound with soap and water, share rabies vaccine proof and report the bite to local health authorities. What NY owners face.
- [Can You Sue Someone for Emotional Distress?](https://obrienandford.com/blog/can-you-sue-someone-for-emotional-distress/): Yes. New York recognizes intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, but you need proof of severe psychological harm. See what each requires.

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Last updated: 2026-10-27