Holiday Harmony: Staying Safe, Avoiding Disputes, and Knowing When to Call BNI&A

The holidays should mean warmth, connection, and laughter—not legal headaches. Still, busy homes, travel, and celebrations can create situations where people get hurt or tempers flare. A little planning (and knowing who to call) can keep your season joyful.

 

At Brotman Nusbaum Ibrahim & Adelman, we represent people injured by someone else’s negligence—never insurance companies—and we’re here for South Florida families all season long. 

 

Neighborhood & Gathering Issues: Keep It Friendly—and Safe

Big get-togethers can spark friction with neighbors over noise or parking, and they can also raise safety concerns on your property.

• Be proactive about safety. Clear walkways, secure rugs and power cords, and provide lighting for guests arriving after dark.

• Mind capacity and parking. Encourage guests to rideshare and respect posted rules.

• If someone is injured at your home or condo complex. Get medical help first, document the scene (photos/video), collect witness info, and notify your property manager if applicable. Then speak with a lawyer before giving statements to an insurer. BNI&A handles premises liability and other injury claims throughout South Florida.

Travel, Driving, and Rideshares: Plan for a Safe Trip

Holiday traffic, unfamiliar routes, and celebrations involving alcohol increase the risk of crashes.

• Choose a sober ride. Plan designated drivers or rideshare ahead of time.

• After a crash. Call 911, seek medical care, exchange info, photograph damage and the scene, and avoid recorded statements until you’ve spoken to counsel. BNI&A takes on car and rideshare injury cases and fights insurers on your behalf.

Products, Toys, and Décor: Watch for Hidden Hazards

Seasonal décor, new gadgets, and children’s toys can fail or be defective.

• Register and inspect new products. Follow recalls, keep packaging/instructions, and supervise first use.

• If a product causes harm. Preserve the item, packaging, and receipts—don’t repair or discard them—and document injuries. BNI&A pursues product liability claims in Florida courts. 

Family Flashpoints: Custody & Property Disputes (Who Handles What?)

Holiday schedules and old disagreements sometimes resurface.

• Custody/scheduling issues are generally family-law matters. Start written planning early and keep communication civil.

• Property disagreements over an inherited home or vacation place may call for estate or real-estate counsel.

• Injury overlap? If a dispute leads to an injury (e.g., a fall at a family gathering, dog bite, or altercation), that’s where BNI&A can step in. We focus on personal injury and can recommend other specialists when needed. 

When to Call a Lawyer—Fast

• Someone is hurt (at a home, business, on the road, or due to a defective product)

• An insurance company is contacting you for statements or authorizations

• You’re unsure how medical bills will be paid after an accident

BNI&A offers free, confidential consultations—you can speak openly with an attorney, and we’ll explain your options. We never represent insurance companies, and we’re based in Boca Raton, serving South Florida. 

 

Why BNI&A

• South Florida personal injury focus with a history of results-driven advocacy. 

• We speak your language. Team members speak Spanish, plus Creole, Portuguese, French, and Arabic. 

• No fee unless you recover (contingency representation common in injury cases). Free case review. 

Questions about a holiday-season injury or insurance issue?
Call (561) 417-5656 or request your Free Consultation on our website. (Brotman Nusbaum Ibrahim & Adelman)

This article is general information, not legal advice. If you’re facing a family-law or property dispute, we can point you to the right type of attorney; for injury matters, BNI&A is here to help.