Author: Jim Magazine

James (Jim) Magazine is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer who has spent his career helping injured victims. Jim is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 1990 and is also admitted to practice at the Appellate level and admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

When Does a Property Owner Become Responsible for a Dangerous Condition?

17Aug
A Florida property owner may be responsible for a dangerous condition when the owner or person controlling the property owes someone a duty of care, fails to reasonably address or warn about a hazard, and that failure causes an injury. Liability is not automatic simply because someone gets hurt on another person's property. Whether the owner knew or should have known about the danger, the reason the injured person was on the property, and the type of hazard involved can all affect a premises liability claim.
Water damaged ceiling with peeling paint near a pipe junction. responsible for a dangerous condition

Can I File a Personal Injury Claim After Leaving Florida?

17Aug
If you were injured in Florida and then returned to your home state, leaving Florida does not automatically prevent you from pursuing compensation for an accident that occurred there. You may still be able to file a personal injury claim after leaving Florida, but Florida law can continue to govern important parts of the case, including where a lawsuit may be filed and how long you have to take legal action. Handling the claim from another state can also create practical challenges involving medical records, evidence, witnesses, and insurance companies.
Man with bandaged foot talking on phone while holding crutch. file a personal injury claim after leaving Florida

📷 The Pre-Storm Photo Audit: Your Best Insurance Defense

17Aug
Hurricane season is a part of life in Florida. While we all know to stock up on water and batteries, there is one crucial prep step that takes less than 20 minutes and costs absolutely nothing: a pre-storm video and photo audit of your home. Taking a visual inventory of your property before a storm […]
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🚌 School Bus Safety & The Law: What Florida Drivers and Parents Need to Know

17Aug
As school gets back in session across Florida, our roads are filling up with school buses carrying our community’s most precious cargo. Unfortunately, thousands of stop-arm violations occur every single day in the Sunshine State, putting young lives at risk. Florida law enforces strict rules and severe penalties for drivers who fail to stop, alongside […]
A group of kids waiting to get into their school bus.

Clearwater, FL — Woodure Toddler Step Stool Recall: Legal Rights for Injured Children

17Aug
Clearwater, FL (August 3rd, 2026) – Parents expect products made for toddlers to meet basic safety standards. That's why a recent recall involving nearly 100,000 Woodure toddler step stools has raised serious concerns. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled stools can collapse, tip over, or allow a child to become entrapped, creating hazards that have already been linked to multiple reported injuries.
Hand holding megaphone or bullhorn against blackboard with text PRODUCT RECALL.

Clearwater, FL — PSTA’s $300K Settlement Offer: Why Clearwater Ferry Crash Victims May Have More Legal Options

17Aug
Clearwater, FL (July 22nd, 2026) – When the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) voted to approve a $300,000 settlement for victims of the Clearwater Ferry crash, many injured passengers and families wondered whether that offer represented their only opportunity for compensation. The answer depends on the facts surrounding the crash and whether other parties may share responsibility.
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