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.

Clearwater, FL — Water Slide Shatters at Sea, Injures Cruise Guest

18Sep
Clearwater, FL (August 11th, 2025) – In August 2025, a passenger aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas suffered a serious laceration when a water slide shattered mid-ride. Witnesses described hearing a loud crack, followed by the sight of jagged acrylic breaking apart. The ship’s crew closed the slide immediately, but the incident left guests shaken and sparked questions about how such a failure could happen on the world’s largest cruise ship.
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Clearwater, FL — Tainted Raw Milk Sickens 21 in Florida: What You Need to Know About Liability and Legal Rights

18Sep
Clearwater, FL (August 6th, 2025) – A growing number of Florida families are facing unexpected medical crises after consuming raw milk. As of August 4, 2025, 21 people, many of them children, have fallen ill after drinking unpasteurized milk linked to a single farm in the northeast/central Florida region. According to state health officials, seven individuals were hospitalized, and two are dealing with life-threatening complications because of the tainted raw milk. This outbreak is a stark reminder that raw milk, though gaining popularity in wellness circles, poses serious, and preventable, health risks.
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Miami, FL — Federal Jury in Miami Finds Tesla Partly Responsible in Fatal Autopilot Crash

18Sep
Miami, FL (August 4th, 2025) – A federal jury in Miami recently awarded more than $300 million in damages after a fatal autopilot crash involving a Tesla Model S. While the driver was assigned the majority of the fault, jurors also found Tesla responsible for its role in designing, marketing, and failing to properly restrict the use of its driver-assist technology.
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Clearwater, FL — Consumers Warned After Vodka Sold as Energy Drink

18Sep
Clearwater, FL (July 31st, 2025) – High Noon is recalling select 12-packs of its Beach Variety vodka seltzer after a serious labeling error resulted in some cans being mislabeled as Celsius Astro Vibe Sparkling Blue Razz energy drinks. The mislabeled alcoholic beverages were shipped to several states, including Florida. The mix-up could lead to accidental alcohol consumption by unsuspecting consumers, raising product liability concerns under Florida law.
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Rear-Ended While Stopped in Traffic? What Florida Law Says About Fault and Compensation

18Sep
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.
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Staying Safe in the Last Days of Summer: What to Know Before Trouble Hits

18Sep
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 […]
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