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Top National Trial Lawyers Driven by Results

We firmly believe innocent victims of injury deserve compensation. Let us put our 30+ years of experience to work for you in your fight for justice.

Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney

Experienced Atlanta Injury Firm at (404) 907-1594

The aftermath of an injury can be painful, stressful and an emotionally draining experience particularly when the injury is severe. When that injury is caused due to someone else's negligent or careless acts, additional complications become factored into the equation. Hiring an experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer can be crucial to ensuring you receive compensation vital to your physical and emotional recovery.

History of Successful Results

At Kalka & Baer LLC, we provide you and your family with viable strategies and solutions. As a firm, our goal is to make every effort to continue this level of excellence as we create solid relationships with each of our personal injury clients.

Our team has a history of tremendous case results, including millions recovered for our clients facing the aftermath of car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and other types of motor vehicle collisions. Additionally, our team of attorneys are experts when it comes to representing Uber & Lyft rideshare accident claims throughout Georgia.

With over 30 years of combined legal experience, we have handled everything from defective products to deck collapse accidents. We are dedicated to seeking fair compensation for our clients. Our dedication has been recognized throughout metro-Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation.

Let Us Handle Your Claim. You Focus On Recovering.

We Have Recovered Millions for Our Clients

$2,250,000 Charter Bus Accident With Severe Injuries
Our client was traveling through Marietta going southbound on I-75 in the middle lane, when a charter bus failed to see the traffic slowing in front of him, crossed over the far left lanes, and ultimately collided with our client, causing a five-car crash. Due to the accident, our client experienced serious injuries to his neck, back, and ankle, which required cervical and lumbar spine surgical fusions. Since having these procedures, he has not been able to return to work. Through intensive investigations, Attorney Kalka discovered the bus company ignored several previous safety violations, which contributed to the collision. While the bus company and their insurance provider failed to accept fault for the accident, Attorney Kalka fought relentlessly and secured a $2.25 million settlement to cover our client’s medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium for his wife.
$1,875,000 Fatal Truck Accident
On May 22, 2014 our client was tragically killed on I-95. Tony Kalka was called to investigate the accident and prove the truck driver's negligence within 4 days of the accident. Mr. Kalka tirelessly over the next 12 days to move faster and more efficiently than the Trucking Company and the Insurance Company Mr. Kalka dispatched a team of experts to inspect the truck and accident scene. Mr. Kalka personally spent days at the accident scene and investigating every facet of the truck and tracked down every possible witness. He eventually found two witnesses that helped prove the Truck Driver's negligence. Tony also discovered that the truck driver had violated the Federal Motor Carriers hours of service violations and that his R2 brake was inoperable. Tony also proved punitive damages against the Trucking Company. The case settled out of court at Mediation with the highest settlement award in that County.
$1,000,000 Man Struck by Vehicle, Both Legs Amputated
Top-rated Atlanta personal injury attorneys, Kalka & Baer, LLC represented a client who had suffered the loss of both of his legs. The client was an employee of American Disposal Services, and was stopped on near 5384 Austell Road in Austell to load some additional garbage into the truck. The truck’s emergency flashers were on at the time. A driver in a Dodger Caliber was traveling on the same southbound road crashed head-on into the client, and slid for 30 feet on the asphalt before it crashed into the rear of the truck. The force from the impact knocked him into the trash pile inside the truck. The man sustained injuries to his head and torso. Doctors had no choice but to amputate both legs. Thanks to the Kalka & Baer, LLC’s aggressive pursuit of the case, the firm successfully recovered $1, 000, 000.
$1,000,000.00 Truck Driver Negligence Leads to Severe Facial Fractures
While driving southbound on I-85, a tow truck attempted to make an illegal U-turn in between pillars under a cross over bridge. This was an illegal move and it resulted in a serious car accident with our client who was traveling in the far left lane when the tow truck driver attempted this left turn. The tow truck could not complete the turn quickly enough and our client struck the back of the truck, causing their car to overturn into the median. Our client suffered numerous facial fractures, a broken jaw, lost many teeth, and had to undergo a number of surgeries. The tow truck’s insurance company attempted to deny liability, claiming that their driver had used his emergency lights and signaled that he was turning left, however, Attorney Tony Kalka and Attorney Matthew Broun at Kalka & Baer, LLC discovered that these were aftermarket lights that were not up to code. By proving this negligence on behalf of the tow truck company for not providing proper lights on their vehicles, Attorney Kalka and Attorney Broun recovered a $1 million settlement to cover all of our client’s medical expenses past and future, as well as pain and suffering, lost wages, and other associated costs.
$950,000.00 Illegal U-Turn Causes Groin Injury
Client was out for a ride on his motorcycle on King Road (northbound) in Roswell, Georgia. SUV ahead of him made a sudden, illegal U-turn forcing the motorcyclist to swerve to the left but was unable to avoid being hit by the SUV. The impact of the crash forced the man's groin and pelvis to slam into the motorcycle's fuel tank, which occurred right before he was thrown off of his motorcycle. During this process, the man impaled his groin and perineum on the windshield of the motorcycle. Fortunately, he was able to move out of road quickly enough to avoid being hit by oncoming traffic.
$950,000.00 Man Suffers Groin Injury After Vehicle Makes Illegal U-Turn in Front of Him
Client was out for a ride on his motorcycle on King Road (northbound) in Roswell, Georgia. SUV ahead of him made a sudden, illegal U-turn forcing the motorcyclist to swerve to the left but was unable to avoid being hit by the SUV. The impact of the crash forced the man's groin and pelvis to slam into the motorcycle's fuel tank, which occurred right before he was thrown off of his motorcycle. During this process, the man impaled his groin and perineum on the windshield of the motorcycle. Fortunately, he was able to move out of road quickly enough to avoid being hit by oncoming traffic.
$775,000.00 Client Hit & Pinned by Car
Attorney Kalka represented a client in Atlanta who had been catastrophically injured while installing pine straw on a driveway. The client was working when he was suddenly struck and pinned against his truck by a reversing vehicle coming down the driveway towards him. The vehicle was operated by the owner of the house he was working for. After the incident, the man was unable to walk for weeks on end, due to catastrophic leg injuries and multiple fractures. Performing thorough investigations and preparing detailed case information, Attorney Kalka settled the case for his client at $775,000 in mediation.
$755,000.00 Truck Makes Illegal U-Turn, Causes Accident
Fulton County-Interstate 75.Our client was traveling down the highway on his way to the airport to begin work for the day. The tractor trailer missed its turn and attempted to make a u-turn. However, truck became stuck in mud and debris; the trailer was blocking two lanes. Client's vehicle struck the broad side of trailer at 55 miles per hour. Client suffered a broken back and a shattered kneecap. Truck driver and the national trucking company testified that truck driver was making a left rurn and became stuck in mud. National truck company alleged that our client should have perceived the truck and that our client had the last clear chance to avoid the accident. Kalka & Baer LLC successfully proved that the trucking company's trailer did not have proper lights or reflecting taping under 49.CRF 392.33 and was in violation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act. Kalka & Baer LLC also subpoenaed the trucking company's navigation and electric tracking system, which proved that the truck driver was making an illegal u-turn. This vehicle maneuever violated state law and internal company policies and procedure. Kalka & Baer LLC successfully secured millions of dollars in a confidential settlement that proved for client and the future of client's family.
$550,000.00 Uber-X Driver T-Boned
An UBER-X driver was t-boned by another vehicle who failed to yield and turned left into the Uber driver’s car. The impact of the crash causing multiple fractures to her right foot. The injuries necessitated a complex surgery and she was unable to put any weight on her right foot while she waited for the procedures she needed. Additionally, she had no health insurance or access to a good surgeon. Initially she hired a lawyer with too high of a case load who did not spend adequate time on her case and did not have connections with qualified doctors, causing her to have to bounce from physician to physician. Frustrated and still without proper treatment, she hired Bryan Baer who immediately referred her to an excellent orthopedic surgeon and helped her get the insurance she needed to pay for her surgery while Attorney Baer sought out compensation. Through a thorough investigation of the accident, Kalka & Baer proved that our client was not speeding contrary to what the at-fault driver said, and we recovered $550,000 for her.
$530,000.00 Motorcyclist Suffers Multiple Fractures After Car Makes Improper Left Turn
Client was driving eastbound on Highway 293 when another vehicle made an improper left-hand turn in front of him, causing him to run into the passenger side of their car. He was immediately life-flighted to the hospital where they discovered he had serious injuries including multiple fractures in his right leg and both of his wrists. The next day he underwent surgery to fix the fracture in his leg and one week later he had surgery again for the fractures in his wrists. He was moved to a rehabilitation center for a while after his procedures and has to complete extensive out-patient physical therapy. Kalka & Baer, LLC showed fault on the part of the other driver and recovered $530,000 to cover his extensive medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and the fact that his life will be forever altered by his injuries.

Top-Rated Atlanta Injury Attorneys

Experience as Former Insurance Defense Lawyers

Negligence in auto accidents is one of the most common reasons for personal injury claims and incidents of wrongful death. Whether you or your loved one is suffering from fractures, damage to your joints, or dealing with a life-altering traumatic brain injury, our highly knowledgeable Atlanta accident lawyers know how to properly handle your case.

Our legal team has the skills and tenacity necessary to properly investigate the underlying details behind your accident and help to prove liability. We fight for the maximum compensation available and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients who have been in serious auto accidents throughout Georgia.

Attorneys Tony Kalka and Bryan Baer started their legal careers defending insurance companies and large corporations. Preparing defenses to personal injury claims gave them a great deal of knowledge about how the other side works.

They are also able to use their experience in the courtroom, anticipating moves the defense will likely make and avoiding common mistakes some lawyers make when fighting against large insurance companies. This can prove to be a particularly strong advantage to any personal injury client giving our clients an insider's advantage and upper hand.

Why Choose Our Firm?

At Kalka & Baer, LLC, we are more than just our awards and accolades. We do what we do to help people because we firmly believe that innocent victims of injury deserve compensation, at the very least, for their injuries. Using our experience gained throughout years of practice and success, we work to help people like you get justice and provision to start towards a full recovery.

Years of extensive legal practice preserving our clients' rights and obtaining positive results has allowed our attorneys to achieve a high level of success. Let us take on your claim so that you can focus on recovering. Remember: If we don't win, you won't pay!

You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
Millions of Dollars in Settlements Recovered
Selected for Inclusion in Super Lawyers®
Included in U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
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Nationally Recognized by Numerous Legal Organizations

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What Our Clients Are Saying

“Tony and his team were compassionate and worked with us through the entire process.”
Mike P.
“He did what he had advised and everything turned out just right.”
Sara
“Tony and his team put together a case and helped me when no one else could I was able to get a recovery.”
C Rabren
“The outcome of my case was more than I expected.”
Karli
“Tony has made my life so much easier and got me the max available!”
Jessica
“They have been nothing but professional, knowledgeable, and attentive.”
David P.
“He will be forever in your memory as not only a good lawyer, but a member of your family.”
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“Tony’s work ethic is incredible; he left no stone unturned.”
Marie
“They worked diligently to resolve my issue and addressed any concerns I had in a timely manner.”
Erika
“Because of him, I received a much-needed surgery due to my accident.”
Robin
“I am here to recommend Tony Kalka to anyone that desires a knowledgeable attorney that is efficient and thorough for a lawsuit victory.”
Christrost
“He never treated me as "just another client" and promptly responded to every email/phone call.”
Eryka G.
“I guarantee anyone that asks me for a good Attorney and even those that don't, I will refer to Bryan.”
Yvette
“I would recommend this firm without a doubt; Caroline and her team are very professional.”
Dobson Collins
“These guys impressed upon me that there are still good ones out there.”
Kent D.

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We Don't Charge Anything Unless We Win

At Kalka & Baer LLC, we do not require any payment from you unless we obtain compensation during the settlement process. We provide a free initial case evaluation and complimentary legal advice, so do not hesitate to get in touch with our office if you have been involved in an incident resulting in injury. There is no case too complicated or too insignificant for our legal team to handle.

In the event that we are unable to get the results you needed, you do not have to worry about paying extensive fees. Consider it our promise to you that we will fight to protect your rights and your claim throughout the entire process.

Call (404) 907-1594 for Your Free Evaluation

While it may seem like the last thing on your mind while you are recovering from injuries or dealing with the loss of a loved one from a wrongful death situation, it is essential that you seek legal help immediately. By allowing our firm to take a closer look at your case and negotiate with your insurance provider, it can take some of the stress off of your shoulders.

Do not underestimate the amount of financial restitution that may be available to you for your loss and suffering. Rest easier knowing that you are in capable hands with our attorneys, as they will work fervently until the case is finished. Get in touch with our legal team today at (404) 907-1594 to learn more about our legal services.

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