Were you a victom of Uber/Lyft sexual assault? We can help.
- If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault while using a rideshare service, there are legal rights and choices available. You can file a civil complaint to try to get compensation for what happened.
- Uber’s first safety report revealed there were 5,981 cases of sexual violence or assault in 2017 and 2018, with 3,045 of those happening in 2018 alone. Lyft released its first safety report in 2020 and found similar rates of sexual violence against riders.
Have you experienced sexual assault or abuse during an Uber/Lyft ride?
How long do I have to file a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit?
A rideshare sexual assault lawsuit is a kind of personal injury case. Each state has a time limit, called the statute of limitations, for filing a claim, which is usually between two and five years. It’s important to reach out to a lawyer who knows about rideshare sexual assault cases as soon as you can. They can help you understand the deadlines, decide who to sue, and figure out if you can hold the rideshare company responsible as well as the person who assaulted you.
Signs that a loved one was a victim of sexual assault.
Sexual assault can have both physical and emotional signs. Physical signs might include injuries like cuts or bleeding, or finding evidence like semen. Emotional signs can be things like pulling away from friends or family, feeling anxious, being overly alert, having trouble sleeping, developing eating disorders, using drugs or alcohol, or avoiding things they used to enjoy. If someone you know has been sexually assaulted, it’s important to listen to them, let them know you believe them, and remind them that it wasn’t their fault.
