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.

Rear-Ended While Stopped in Traffic? What Florida Law Says About Fault and Compensation

17Feb
If you were rear-ended while stopped in traffic, you may be able to recover compensation from the driver who rear-ended you, as Florida liability laws tend to automatically assign responsibility to the rear driver in these collisions, with some exceptions. Knowing more about Florida's no-fault laws and how compensation works in this state could help you prepare a case against a liable driver.
Two men arguing about damaged cars. rear-ended while stopped

Staying Safe in the Last Days of Summer: What to Know Before Trouble Hits

17Feb
From travel risks to property damage and unexpected injuries, here’s how to protect yourself—and what to do if things go wrong. As summer winds down, many people are squeezing in final summer road trips, backyard parties, or time at the beach. But while this season is full of fun, it also brings a spike in […]
Boy with a rubber ring floats in the summer.

Clearwater, FL — SIG Sauer P320 Safety Concerns: Reports of Accidental Discharges Raise Questions in Florida

17Feb
Clearwater, FL (July 28th, 2025) – State Representative Danny Alvarez recently urged Florida law enforcement agencies to suspend the use of the SIG Sauer P320 handgun. His urging came after reports linked the weapon to accidental discharges while holstered—discharges that allegedly occurred without a trigger pull. According to investigations by The Washington Post and The Trace, the P320 has been associated with more than 100 unintentional firing incidents nationwide, resulting in numerous injuries.
The words defective product on colorful road signs to remind people to protect themselves from dangerous items.

Clearwater, FL — CPSC Product Recall: Possible Drowning Risk Posed by Above-Ground Pools

17Feb
Clearwater, FL (July 23rd, 2025) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of approximately 5.2 million above-ground pools after identifying a serious drowning hazard. The pools, manufactured by Bestway, Polygroup, and Intex Recreation Corp, were sold nationwide from 2002 through 2023. According to the CPSC, external support straps used on these pools allow young children to climb into the water, even without a ladder. 
Chalk board sketch with loudspeaker and a recall alert phrase.

Clearwater, FL — FDA: Major Deodorant Recall After Identification of Manufacturing Violations

17Feb
Clearwater, FL (July 17th, 2025) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of more than 67,000 cases of Power Stick roll-on deodorant varieties. An FDA enforcement report identified violations of the agency’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The deodorants, produced by A.P. Deauville, LLC, were sold nationwide, including here in Clearwater, Florida, at Walmart and Dollar Tree stores, as well as on Amazon.
Product recall with a man in suit holding the letter "R" on a tablet device.