Canton Personal Injury Lawyer
Skilled Lawyers Fighting For Your Rights
Injuries can bring serious emotional and physical consequences for the recipients. When an injury has been a result of someone else’s disregard, then it is vital that the injured party seeks reparation. If you have been a victim, then you should seek legal counsel from a Canton personal injury attorney at The Kalka Law Group so you can receive your due compensation.
With over thirty years of combined legal experience, our firm is highly qualified to meet your needs. Our team of legal professionals is poised with effective strategies that have a history of positive results.
- Because of our dedicated client care, we were recently voted 2012, 2013 and 2014 Clients’ Choice for Personal Injury on Avvo®, a distinguished legal website.
- Not only do our clients respect us, but also the legal community who has included Attorney Kalka in the list of Georgia’s Super Lawyers® as one of the Rising Stars℠ in 2006 and 2009-2013, which is given to less than 2.5% of lawyers in the nation.
- He was also chosen for the list of Georgia’s Super Lawyers® in 2014-2019.
- Just last year, Attorney Kalka was named National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 under 40 for 2012 and 2013.
Canton, Georgia
The city of Canton is located in Cherokee County, the northwest part of Georgia, about 40 miles outside of the capital, Atlanta. According to the United States Census Bureau, its population is around 23,000, with about 75% reporting to be Caucasian. The median household income of those in Canton is around $43,000, more than 19% being below the poverty line, which is about 5% above the national average of persons living in poverty.
The city boasts a historic downtown, which has preserved many structures and documents dating back to before the Civil War. Initially, Canton was in the middle of Cherokee land, so not many settlers visited. When gold was discovered in Georgia, however, settlers flocked to the river. Federal troops eventually removed the Cherokee who had not moved away to a reservation, after which a permanent courthouse was established. After going through a number of names, the city was left with the name, Canton. This was a result of group of inhabitants who were attempting to replicate the silk industry of Canton, China. Though the silk industry was never hugely successful, the city did become an important manufacturing center.
The history of Canton can be further researched at the Cherokee County Historical Society, which provides housing and literature for all historical items worthy of preservation. If you so desire, the town has created a walking tour which that highlights the notable sites and shops by local artisans. The city also puts on various festivals to celebrate Canton history and many national holidays. The Cherokee Arts Center places special emphasis on remembering the Indian roots of the city.
Crime and Injury
Fortunately, Canton crime statistics have showed a downward trend in the last few years. There were about 83% less violent crimes committed in Canton than the national average. The property crimes committed were also significantly less; Canton had 35% less property crime than the national average. Currently there are around 100 sex offenders who live in Canton, making the ratio of residents to sex offenders, 100:1.
Though Canton has a decreased rate of crime, there are still many incidents that cause personal injury outside of violence and offense to property, such as vehicular accident. The state of Georgia has reported that in 2008, approximately 1,583 injuries were sustained out of 4,751 roadway accidents. Fifteen of these were fatalities, with five related to alcohol.
How Our Canton Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
If you have been affected any type of crime or accidents in Canton, then you should not hesitate to call a personal injury lawyer from The Kalka Law Group. Their legal team is equipped to handle any situation, no matter how complicated. They are especially experienced in dealing with large corporations since they have a background working on insurance defense teams. In light of this experience, they are able to better anticipate the driving factors behind the company and which incentives they need to provide compensation.
After consulting with the client, our team of professionals will evaluate the injury along with other medical professionals. They will then conduct an investigation and determine how much compensation you should be receiving from an insurance company or third party. Don’t settle for less than you deserve, but let us fight for your rightful compensation.
