Posts by Hagen Rosskopf
Why You Should Always Get a Police Report After a Car Accident in Georgia
In the chaotic moments after a car accident, waiting for law enforcement might feel like an unnecessary hassle—especially if the damage seems minor. However, skipping this step can be a costly mistake. Discover why securing an official police report in Georgia is one of the single most important things you can do to protect your rights and safeguard your insurance claim.
Read MoreWhat Should You Do If the Police Report After a Car Accident Is Wrong?
A police report can make or break your auto insurance claim or injury case, but what happens when the officer gets the facts wrong? From missed details to misstated facts, an inaccurate report can derail your compensation. Discover the immediate steps you should take to correct the record and protect your claim if an officer’s report is wrong.
Read MoreWhy Georgia Takes Speeding So Seriously: The Real Cost of Driving Too Fast
Think speeding in Georgia just means a hefty fine? Think again. Behind the state’s notoriously strict traffic laws—including the famous “Super Speeder” statute—lies a critical mission: moving past the penalties to prevent devastating accidents and save lives on the road.
Read MoreIf You’ve Been in a Car Wreck: Why the book Litigating Minor Impact Soft Tissue Cases Matters to You (and How Bruce Hagen Helped Shape It)
You might still be feeling the effects of your auto collision. Maybe your neck is stiff, your back hurts, or your headaches won’t quit. And maybe your insurance company said your crash was “minor impact” and tried to pay you very little—or even nothing—because the cars didn’t look badly damaged. That’s very common, but it…
Read MoreHagen Rosskopf Lawyers Selected to the Georgia 2026 Super Lawyers List
We are proud to announce the selection of Bruce A. Hagen, Matthew R. Hagen and Kendrick McWilliams Sr. to the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections…
Read MoreThe 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…
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