Godwin Hurley Donoghue, LLP

Personal Injury | Serving Buffalo, NY
716-844-8350Buffalo Personal Injury Law Firm
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We Understand Life With Injuries
At Godwin Hurley Donoghue, LLP, we are primarily focused on railroad law (FELA), car accidents, construction accidents, slip and fall, and all other injury cases. We know the chaos and pain that often follows an injury.
Our firm started working to represent those injured on the railroad because we have relatives who have worked on the railroads, still work on the railroads, or have held union positions with the railroad. We understand the dynamics between railroad management and workers, and how that can make it difficult for workers to secure the compensation that deserve. We know that not all workers understand the Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA) benefits to which they are entitled.
With the experience gained from FELA cases, we are able to litigate a variety of personal injury matters for injured victims in New York State. Godwin Hurley Donoghue, LLP has recovered millions for those suffering injuries due to the negligence of another motor vehicle, including motorcycles, boats, commercial trucks, and cars, or a slip and fall injury to the negligence of the property owner.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Federal Employers’ Liability Act
- Construction Accidents
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Federal Employers’ Liability Act
- Personal Injury
- Criminal Defense
- Federal Employers’ Liability Act
Call Godwin Hurley Donoghue, LLP today at 716-844-8350 to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Robert Godwin
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- Connecticut
Education:
- State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, New York - 1998
- State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, New York - 1998
- State University of New York College - 1993
Attorney Thomas Hurley
Bar Admissions:
- New York
- Michigan
Education:
- State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, 2001
- State University of New York College, 1998
Attorney Patrick Donoghue
Education:
- George Washington University Law School, Washington, 1998
- SUNY Buffalo
$8 million settlement for railroad worker who suffered a leg amputation while working in a rail yard
$2.5 million Arbitration Award for woman injured in a car crash that resulted in neck and back surgery
$3.1 million settlement for police officer struck by a car while on duty
$1.25 million settlement for engineer who injured his neck and back in deadheading injury
Settlement in the amount of $750,000 for a railroad conductor who injured his wrist while operating a switch
$1.2 million for conductor who injured his neck and back in deadheading injury
Verdict in the amount of $780,000 for a 64-year-old locomotive engineer for back injury without surgery, which was affirmed on the appeal with interest. Railroad's offer was $200,000
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:

Patrick John Donoghue
This attorney practices in New York and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
Practice Area | Year |
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Personal Injury | Since 2018 |