Posts by Hagen Rosskopf
The Year for Ken Rosskopf
This was a special year. We could share the stats of how many personal injury cases we settled, how much money we got for our clients, how we fought for justice on behalf of injured people in Georgia. This year the only figure that really matters is one that can’t be measured in units, numbers,…
Read MoreWhat Should You Do After a Public Transportation Accident in Atlanta?
After an injury on a public transportation system in Georgia, you must take immediate steps to protect your health and legal rights. The most critical step is to provide a formal written “ante litem notice” to the correct government agency. According to the Georgia Tort Claims Act, you have a strict deadline for claims against…
Read MoreWho Pays for Your Injuries After a Delivery Driver Accident?
After an accident with a delivery driver, the company’s commercial insurance policy is typically responsible for paying for your injuries, not the driver’s personal auto policy. Liability is determined by the driver’s status at the time of the crash. If the driver was actively working, meaning they were en route to a pickup or in…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in an EV or Self-Driving Car Accident?
Determining liability in accidents involving electric and self-driving vehicles requires a direct analysis of the operator, vehicle manufacturer, and software developer. According to federal safety standards, while most semi-autonomous systems require human oversight, liability can shift to the manufacturer if an accident is caused by a hardware defect or a critical failure in the AI’s…
Read MoreWhat should I do if I am in a boating accident in Georgia?
Your perfect day on Lake Lanier just turned into a nightmare. One moment you’re enjoying the sun with family, the next you’re dealing with injuries, damaged boats, and insurance companies questioning what happened. In our 30+ years representing Georgia families, we’ve seen how quickly a beautiful day on the water can become overwhelming when someone…
Read MoreBlack History Month – Celebrating Judge Michael E. Hancock
This painting, by Atlantan artist Katherine Schuber, hangs in the DeKalb County Courthouse. Georgia native Michael E. Hancock grew up in rural Georgia during the civil rights movement. He was a changemaker from an early age, he was the first Black student to graduate from Gainesville (GA) High School. After high school he moved to…
Read MoreHagen Rosskopf Personal Injury Attorneys Selected to 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers
Hagen Rosskopf LLC is pleased to announce that Bruce Hagen and Matt Hagen have been selected to the 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers list. Bruce Hagen has been named to the Super Lawyers list for 20 consecutive years. Matt Hagen has been selected to the Rising Stars list for 8 consecutive years. The Super Lawyers and…
Read MoreHagen Rosskopf: A look back at 2023
2023 was the best year ever in terms of settling cases, our best year in terms of coming together as a team to face obstacles, and our best year in terms of our community and social impact commitments. We faced some challenges individually and collectively, but what really makes this the best year is how…
Read MoreNew Wakeboarding And Wakesurfing Law In Georgia
Summer days on Georgia’s lakes should be about making memories with family and friends – not emergency room visits. Whether you’re planning your first wakeboarding adventure or you’re a seasoned rider, a new Georgia law is designed to keep everyone safer on the water. If you or someone you care about has been injured in…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Hiring a Bad Lawyer?
When it comes to legal advertising all you need is money. What you may not be aware of is that the money that goes into legal marketing is rarely money that is paid directly out of the pockets of the lawyers who are doing the advertising. If you live in metro Atlanta you probably drive…
Read More