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

14Aug
Water damaged ceiling with peeling paint near a pipe junction. responsible for a dangerous condition
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.

Can I File a Personal Injury Claim After Leaving Florida?

14Aug
Man with bandaged foot talking on phone while holding crutch. file a personal injury claim after leaving Florida
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.

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

7Aug
A woman is holding in her hands a house
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 […]

🚌 School Bus Safety & The Law: What Florida Drivers and Parents Need to Know

7Aug
A group of kids waiting to get into their school bus.
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 […]

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

24Jul
can personal injury settlements be garnished
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.

Clearwater, FL — Scuba Gear Recall: Hollis 200LX Regulators Posing Serious Drowning Risks

21Jul
Megaphone with recall alert.
Clearwater, FL (July 20th, 2026) – If your scuba regulator fails underwater, the consequences can be life-threatening. A recent recall involving thousands of Hollis 200 LX second-stage diving regulators highlights how a defective product can place users in immediate danger. 
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Attorney James Magazine Earns Prodigious Award

Acclaimed Attorney Recognized for Exemplary Personal Injury Litigation in 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Spring Hill, FL: James Magazine was recently selected

StreetInsider.com Published Nov. 21, 2022

Award-Winning Florida Personal Injury Attorney James Magazine Hosts Philanthropic Events to Celebrate the Holidays

CLEARWATER, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Magazine Law Group has officially announced a series of philanthropic events and activities to kick off the holiday season, one of which is a ‘Magical Mixer’ event on December 8th to celebrate…