Truck Driver Violates Hours of Service Regulations, Kills Innocent Victim

ATLANTA - Sept. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- ATLANTA – On May 22, 2014, an individual was killed in a trucking accident on the I-95. The family of the victim retained Kalka & Baer, LLC to represent their wrongful death claim. Within four days of the accident, Attorney Tony Kalka was called to investigate the accident and prove the truck driver’s negligence.

Attorney Kalka spent the next 12 days working tirelessly to move faster and more efficiently than the trucking and insurance companies. Attorney Kalka dispatched a team of experts to inspect both the truck and the accident scene. He personally spent days at the accident scene investigating every facet of the truck; he also tracked down every possible witness.

As a result of his in-depth investigation, he found two witnesses that helped prove the truck driver’s negligence. Attorney Kalka discovered that the truck driver violated the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours of service regulations, and that his R2 brake was inoperable.

Attorney Kalka proved punitive damages against the trucking company and the case settled outside of court at mediation with the highest settlement award in that county. The award was for $1,875,000 (this was a county record).

Attorney Tony C. Kalka practices personal injury law with his partner, Bryan Baer at Kalka & Baer, LLC in Atlanta. Attorney Kalka earned his bachelor’s degree in science and marketing from Clemson University and his juris doctor from Mercer University – Walter F. George School of Law.

He began his legal career working for a large insurance defense firm as a defense lawyer – an experience that gave him valuable insight into how insurance companies dispute and settle claims. After nearly half a decade defending insurance companies, he pursued his true passion and went to work advocating for injured victims and their families.

Attorney Kalka’s tireless dedication and persistence as an injury lawyer has resulted in numerous accolades and notable recognitions including membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, selection for inclusion in Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, recognition as one of Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite in 2009 and 2012, and recently, inclusion in the Worldwide Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs.

Kalka & Baer LLC represents clients in their personal injury claims throughout the Greater Atlanta Area. To arrange a free case evaluation with Attorney Tony Kalka or Bryan Baer regarding a personal injury or wrongful death claim, please call (404) 334-4831, or visit the firm’s website online at http://www.the-atlanta-injury-lawyer.com.