Morgan & Morgan is one of the largest law firms in the southeastern United States. Based out of Atlanta, we are Georgia personal injury trial lawyers who fight for the rights of consumers in Baker. The experienced trial lawyers at Morgan & Morgan serve all of Georgia, including the 1 cities in Baker. If you have suffered a serious accident or injury in Baker County, Georgia, simply fill out the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

From workers' compensation claims in Baker to personal injuries suffered in Newton, the Atlanta trial lawyers with Morgan & Morgan have the resources and experience to protect the rights of accident victims thoughout the county. Common personal injury claims in Baker include car accidents, workers compensation claims, and medical malpractice cases. If you have suffered an injury due to the negligence of another person or persons in Baker County, Atlanta, or any other part of Georgia, contact us today to have your case reviewed for free.

The following is the most recent car accident information for Baker, provided by the Atlanta, Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

There were 0 traffic accidents in Baker that involved pedestrians. Of these, 0 involved injuries, and 0 fatalities resulted. Of the 37 car crashes in Baker, 30 people were injured and 4 died. There were also 3 car accidents in Baker that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 1 person died and 0 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Baker, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Baker County Information

Georgia's 61st county was named for Colonel John Baker, a Puritan and noted patriot of the Revolutionary War. Baker County was created from Early County in 1825.

The Baker County Courthouse has been damaged by floods three times, once in 1925, once in 1929, and most recently in 1994.

Newton, the county seat, was named for Sergeant John Newton of South Carolina, a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

The last battle of the Creek Indian War of 1836 was fought in Baker County at Chickasawhatchee Swamp near Red Bluff. Indian villages were first recorded in the Baker County area by Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto in 1540.

Primarily an agricultural community, Baker County produces peanuts, cotton, canola, poultry, and beef.

Baker County is home to several plantations, ranging in size from 5,000 to 28,000 acres. The largest is Ichauway Plantation, once owned by Coca-Cola magnate Robert Woodruff. The plantation now houses the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, one of the largest outdoor research centers in the world. Scientists study local vegetation, water systems, and wildlife, including 32 species of endangered plants and animals found on the plantation.