Our Personal Injury Lawsuit Case Results in Georgia
$11,000,000
Rear End Collision
A cement truck driver rear-ended our client, which led to paralysis.
$3,600,000
Drunk Driving Accident
Our client was struck by a drunk driver in an automobile accident. It led to Traumatic Brain Injury. Our firm secured a combined settlement for our client against both the drunk driver and the restaurant who served the intoxicated driver.
$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.
$2,250,000
Failure to Maintain
A drunk driver, who was operating a company vehicle, crossed the center lane and crashed into our client resulting in a broken hip and leg.
$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, The Kalka Law Group 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 The Kalka Law Group’s aggressive pursuit of the case, the firm successfully recovered $1,000,000.
$1,000,000
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 The Kalka Law Group 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
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.
$775,000
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
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. The Kalka Law Group 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. The Kalka Law Group 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. The Kalka Law Group successfully secured millions of dollars in a confidential settlement that proved for client and the future of client’s family.
$700,000
Motorcycle Accident
The opposing driver failed to yield and hit our client who was riding a motorcycle. They sustained a broken foot and thumb.
$645,000
Failure to Yield
A driver failed to yield, which caused a car accident with our client. Surgery was required for a wrist injury.
$600,000
Wrongful Death Auto Accident
Our client was struck by another vehicle and it resulted in death. There were multiple claimants, but the family recovered the majority of it over others.
$575,000
Neck Fusion
A commercial vehicle hit our client, which required a neck fusion from the accident.
$550,000
Rideshare (ex. Uber or Lyft) Accident Driver T-Boned
A rideshare driver was t-boned by another vehicle who failed to yield and turned left into the rideshare 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 The Kalka Law Group who immediately referred her to an excellent orthopedic surgeon and helped her get the insurance she needed to pay for her surgery while her attorney sought out compensation. Through a thorough investigation of the accident, The Kalka Law Group proved that our client was not speeding contrary to what the at-fault driver said, and we recovered $550,000 for her.
$550,000
DUI Accident
DUI Accident
$510,000
Back Injury
Back Injury / Car Accident
$500,000
Driver Rear-Ended, Suffers Serious Brain Injury
Heading southbound on I 85, a commercial vehicle was speeding at 81 mph in a 55 mph zone and rear-ended The Kalka Law Group’s client. The impact pushed the front car across the interstate and resulted in serious injuries to the driver. When the first responder arrived, the driver did not have a pulse and was airlifted to the hospital, where it was discovered that he had an anoxic brain injury. The client is still in a coma. The Kalka Law Group were contacted by the family of the victim because the truck driver was not cited for speeding. Our Atlanta accident attorneys were able to download the crash data and prove that the work truck was going 81 mph two seconds prior to impact and hit the other car at 52 mph. Through their dedicated representation, they recovered $500,000 in compensation for the victim and his family.
$500,000
Auto Accident
It was a global tender for the mother and father of a 20-week fetus, who died the day after the auto accident.
$490,000
Multi-Injury Auto Accident
Our client was involved in a car accident that resulted in a number of injuries: femur fracture, wrist fracture, pneumothorax, nasal fracture, abrasions, concussion, face laceration, and PCL surgery.
$487,500
Back & Neck Injured From Rear-End Accident
Our clients were driving northbound on Highway 293 waiting to turn from their lane in the street when they were hit from behind by a box truck driver. The impact left both the driver and the passenger in the car with painful neck and back injuries. They immediately went to the emergency room and where their injuries were assessed. In the months that followed, they both received numerous tests and various forms of treatment, including CT scans, MRIs, physical therapy, and even a back brace for one of the victims of the crash. They both have severe pain in their neck, back, and shoulders, as well as ongoing headaches. It is recommended that they both have surgery to fully correct the damage done. Tony Kalka of The Kalka Law Group was able to prove that both truck drivers were to blame for running into our client’s car. Tony Kalka settled the case: $487,500 recovered on behalf of both of clients.
$475,000
Trip & Fall
Our client tripped and fell on unfinished construction when leaving a sporting venue.
$450,000
Negligent Shooting
Negligent Security case where a shooting was involved.
$450,000
Motorvehicle Accident
Our client suffered neck and back injuries, as well as a SLAM procedure on the left wrist, from an auto accident.
$425,000
Rideshare (ex. Uber or Lyft) Accident
A rideshare driver rear-ended our client, resulting in a broken sternum.
$400,000
Wrist Surgery
Wrist Surgery / Car Accident
$395,000
Uber Accident
Neck, back, carpal tunel surgery L, carpal surgery rec R, multiple injections, cervical fusion rec
$392,632
Rear End Collision
Rear end collision, head and back injuries
$350,000
Spine Injury Due to Intersection Accident
Our auto accident attorneys represented an injured Monroe, GA man who was a passenger in a vehicle when he suffered a fractured C6 and C7 vertebrae. Our client suffered a herniation and fractured vertebrae whi