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Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Buffalo, NY
At Brown Chiari, we recognize the profound impact injuries have on individuals and families. Our practice focuses on catastrophic cases involving death, brain trauma, paralysis, and significant economic losses. With decades of courtroom experience and a track record of multi-million-dollar verdicts, we specialize in personal injury law, including automobile accidents, construction negligence, nursing home abuse, and product liability.Our approach combines extensive resources, expert collaboration, and innovative legal strategies to maximize client recovery. We handle cases on a contingency basis, ensuring clients prioritize healing while we pursue justice.
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Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Construction Accidents
Wrongful Death
Product Liability
Slip-and-Fall
Civil Rights Death
Highlights and features
- We have secured over $100 million in verdicts and settlements for injury victims.
- Our attorneys combine decades of courtroom experience with innovative legal strategies.
- We handle complex cases requiring expert witnesses and extensive investigations.
- Contingency fee structure ensures no payment unless we win your case.
- Dedicated team provides personalized support throughout the legal process.
What people say
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Services
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients in catastrophic injury cases involving car accidents, construction negligence, and medical malpractice. Our attorneys use courtroom experience and expert networks to prove liability and maximize compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain. Clients pay nothing unless we win.
Wrongful Death
Our team handles wrongful death cases from car crashes, nursing home neglect, and workplace accidents. We pursue full compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional trauma while holding negligent parties accountable. We secured a $100M civil rights death verdict, the largest in U.S. history.
Nursing Home Abuse
We investigate and litigate nursing home abuse and neglect cases involving physical harm, medication errors, and financial exploitation. Our lawyers work with medical experts to document injuries and secure settlements covering rehabilitation costs and punitive damages against facilities with systemic failures.
Car Accidents
We handle complex car accident cases involving drunk drivers, commercial trucks, and uninsured motorists. Our firm recovers compensation for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and vehicle destruction through aggressive negotiations and trials. We obtained an $18M settlement for infants orphaned in a collision.
Product Liability
We sue manufacturers for injuries caused by faulty vehicles, machinery, and consumer goods. Our attorneys prove design defects, manufacturing flaws, and inadequate warnings to secure compensation for medical expenses and lost earning capacity. We handle cases involving catastrophic injuries requiring lifelong care.
People
Donald P. Chiari
Attorney
Donald Chiari leads high-stakes personal injury cases with over 30 years of trial experience. He personally oversees complex litigation strategies and client communications, ensuring meticulous case preparation for courtroom success.
Michael C. Scinta
Attorney
Michael Scinta specializes in nursing home abuse and catastrophic injury cases. He maintains direct client contact throughout litigation, providing compassionate guidance while aggressively pursuing maximum compensation through settlements and trials.
Brian R. Hogan
Attorney
Brian Hogan focuses on automobile and truck accident litigation. He investigates crash scenes, reviews police reports, and collaborates with accident reconstruction experts to build compelling cases for clients with severe orthopedic injuries.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle catastrophic injury cases including car accidents, nursing home abuse, construction accidents, wrongful death, and defective product injuries across New York State.
How much does hiring Brown Chiari cost?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fee comes from a percentage of your settlement or verdict.
How long will my case take to resolve?
Case timelines vary based on complexity, but we prioritize efficient resolution while ensuring full compensation. Many cases settle within 12-24 months of filing.
What if the accident was partially my fault?
New York's comparative negligence law allows recovery even with partial fault. We'll investigate all contributing factors to maximize your compensation.
How do you determine case value?
We analyze medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and future care needs using expert testimony and economic projections to calculate full compensation.
