Posts by Hagen Rosskopf
Settlement 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…
Read MoreBruce Hagen: The People’s Lawyer for 30 Years and Counting
With $150 in his pocket, a lot of debt and with a computer he didn’t even know how to use, Bruce Hagen scrapped and clawed through every car accident and truck wreck case that came along and took them all to trial. More than 200 civil trials later he built a name for himself in…
Read MoreCan scooters and Atlantans coexist this time?
We all remember 2018 and 2019’s “Scootergeddon”, the litter of e-scooters on sidewalks, and the reactionary ordinances from City of Atlanta officials in the aftermath of a wave of injuries and 4 deaths. Many Atlantans were left with mixed opinions about the e-scooters and whether we are capable of adopting mobility goals to address the…
Read MoreHappy Holidays!
We got a lot done in 2021. Matt Hagen won a $1,000,000 verdict in a bench trial via Zoom. We welcomed a new litigation paralegal and a new case manager to our team. Our building was featured in an article by the Dekalb History Center. Bruce Hagen started a new legal podcast with renowned lawyer…
Read MoreHagen Rosskopf’s team helps Santa get bikes for kids
We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we volunteered to host a collection day for Free Bikes 4 Kidz ATL in May 2021 on our front lawn. Inspired by our neighbors who donated 52 bicycles on that day we decided to offer our office as a 24/7 drop off location for…
Read MoreHosting a Holiday Party At Your Home
What legal obligations do you have to anybody that comes to your house and is injured while on the premises? What responsibility do you have for the actions of guests at your party if they hurt somebody else? After a very quiet 2020 holiday season we are back in the mood for some festive cheer…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday 2021
During this time of giving and gratitude, we are thankful for all the individuals and organizations who work hard to make our cities and state a better place to live in. We are inspired every day by the commitment and enthusiasm of their volunteers, boards of directors and staff. Their vision, ideas and efforts are…
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