Posts by Hagen Rosskopf
What 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 MoreSettlement For A Pedestrian On A Sidewalk Injured In A Hit & Run Crash
Daniel was carrying a bag of kitchen trash to the dumpster at his apartment complex in Athens, Georgia when he was suddenly run over by a car. Daniel was on the sidewalk. In the seconds before the impact, Daniel was thinking about what he needed to do before going to work. Everything looked as usual:…
Read More$300k Settlement After Dog Bite Causes Severe Injuries To Elderly Man On A Walk
A 72-year-old man was out for a walk when he was viciously bit in the arm by a dog on a leash. Dog bite attorney, Matt Hagen obtained a $300,000 settlement for his injuries. CASE STUDY: DOG BITE In March of 2021, Michael was out for a walk in his neighborhood in Fulton County when…
Read More15 People Injured on a Pedal Pub in Atlanta
Fifteen people were injured after a Pedal Pub tipped over in Midtown Atlanta on April 30, 2022. Two of the passengers suffered critical injuries and three others were in serious condition sparking a nationwide discussion about the safety of alcohol fueled party bikes. How Do Pedal Pub Bikes Work? The pedalers sit around a central…
Read MoreWhy did I receive an Exactech recall letter?
Thousands of American patients, who received defective Exactech hip, knee and ankle implants in surgery, have been exposed to painful complications, continuing medical care and revision surgery. Exactech issued a recall of hip components in June 2021 followed by a recall of knee and ankle components in February 2022. Although surgeons and hospitals received letters…
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