The holiday season is filled with joy, excitement, and gatherings with loved ones—from cozy dinners in Plainview to festive parties across Nassau and Suffolk County. As you celebrate, remember that safety on our roads is a gift to everyone. At David R. Lewis, P.C.—your Plainview personal injury lawyer and Long Island personal injury attorney—we’ve seen how one decision can change a life. If you or a loved one is injured by a drunk or distracted driver, we’re here to help.Call (516) 933-7550 • Visit lipilawyer.com • 527 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY
Plan a Safe Ride if You’re Drinking
The simplest way to keep the holidays bright is to plan ahead. Use Uber or Lyft, designate a sober driver, or take the LIRR when it makes sense. A plan lets you enjoy the evening—and gets you home safely. If the unexpected happens, our team handles drunk driving accident cases and rideshare accident claims (Uber/Lyft) throughout Long Island.
Look Out for Friends and Loved Ones
The holidays are about togetherness. If a friend has had too much to drink, help them find a safe ride. A small step—calling a rideshare or arranging a pickup—can prevent a tragedy. If someone you care about is injured by a drunk or distracted driver, our New York personal injury lawyer team can step in quickly to protect their rights.
Also serving nearby communities: Syosset, Hicksville, Jericho, Bethpage, Melville, Farmingdale, Levittown, Westbury, Garden City, Mineola, East Meadow, Uniondale, Massapequa, Oyster Bay, Glen Cove, Huntington, Smithtown, Islip, Babylon, plus Brooklyn and Queens.
Pace Yourself and Know Your Limits
Enjoy the season’s festivities, but drink water, eat, and be mindful of your limit—especially if you’ll be traveling the LIE, Northern State, Southern State, or Sunrise Highway. If a careless driver causes a rear-end collision, intersection accident, or hits you while uninsured or underinsured, our firm handles uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/SUM) claims across Nassau and Suffolk County.
Hosting? Offer Nonalcoholic Drinks & Help Guests Get Home
If you’re hosting, add a festive mocktail or two, check that guests have safe transportation, and keep an eye on winter hazards like wet entry mats or icy steps. If a guest or family member is hurt because a property owner ignored a dangerous condition, we handle premises liability, including slip and fall, trip and fall, snow and ice cases, supermarket spills, and parking lot potholes.
After an Accident: What to Do in New York
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Call 911 and get medical care—don’t “shake it off.”
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Photograph the scene, vehicles, hazards, and injuries; collect witness info.
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Report promptly for PIP (no-fault) benefits and keep copies of all paperwork.
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Speak with a lawyer early. We deal with insurers, explain the serious injury threshold, and guide you through IMEs, timelines, and settlement expectations.
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Watch the deadlines. New York generally has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury; municipal claims have even shorter notice requirements (often 90 days).
Why Neighbors Choose David R. Lewis, P.C.
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Local & accessible: David R. Lewis attorney in Plainview—close to where you live and work.
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Full-service injury advocacy: Auto (car, truck/18-wheeler, rideshare), motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, construction (Labor Law 240/241/200), defective products, nursing home neglect/bed sores, catastrophic injuries (TBI, spinal cord, fractures, burns), and wrongful death.
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Client-first: Free consultation and no fee unless we win.
Contact
David R. Lewis, P.C. (lipilawyer.com)
Address:
527 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY
Phone:
(516) 933-7550 (David Lewis)
Also known as:
David R. Lewis P.C., David R. Lewis attorney, David R Lewis Plainview, lipilawyer, lipilawyer.com.
As you celebrate this season, a single choice to avoid drinking and driving protects you, your family, and our community. And if someone else’s negligence harms you, the Long Island personal injury lawyer your neighbors trust is here.