Courageous individuals nationwide have initiated rideshare legal actions against Uber and similar firms following sexual assaults or attacks by their drivers. If you've been victimized by a rideshare driver, you might be eligible to pursue justice via an Uber rideshare litigation.

At Brayton Purcell, we're here to assist you on this challenging path towards recovery, recompense, and responsibility. Contact us today to find out more.

Uber & Lyft® Safety Summaries

Uber and Lyft, the two leading rideshare businesses in the U.S., have both published safety summaries outlining assaults, accidents, and injuries suffered by their customers.

Regrettably, there have been thousands of rideshare sexual assault victims across the United States:

  • Uber disclosed 9,805 cases of sexual assault from 2017 to 2020
  • Lyft disclosed 4,158 cases of sexual assault from 2017 to 2019

Given that many sexual assaults go unreported, the actual scale of the abuse may be far greater than what these figures suggest. Nonetheless, victims of rideshare assault have the option to seek legal recourse and strive for justice for their ordeal.

Although a lawsuit cannot erase the trauma you've endured, it can make rideshare companies answerable, deter potential offenders from causing harm to others, and enable you to claim the monetary recompense you are entitled to.

Numerous Lawsuits Looming Over Uber

At present, there are no less than 252 assault lawsuits lodged or awaiting trial against Uber. Regrettably, these lawsuits underscore the spectrum of physical and emotional harm that a rideshare driver can inflict.

Victims of Uber from all over the nation have reported:

  • Abduction
  • Physical assaults
  • Sexual attacks
  • Sexual intimidation
  • Harassment

Who is Eligible to Initiate an Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit?

You or your loved one might be eligible to initiate an Uber sexual assault lawsuit and seek damages if you:

  • Utilized Uber or any other rideshare service
  • Were attacked by the rideshare operator

Unsure about your eligibility to initiate a lawsuit? Reach out to Brayton Purcell today. We can assist in determining if you're qualified to pursue legal recourse and answer any queries you might have about the procedure.

Initiating an Uber Assault Lawsuit

Victims of rideshare assaults allege that corporations like Uber neglected to safeguard them by not conducting sufficient background investigations on their drivers or addressing previous assault allegations.

At Brayton Purcell, we are dedicated to making rideshare companies answerable for their carelessness and advocating for justice for assault victims.

Rideshare Assault Legal Action FAQs

Is there a class action lawsuit against Uber?

Although there isn't a class action lawsuit against Uber presently, an Uber multidistrict litigation (MDL) was declared on October 4, 2023.

The MDL will amalgamate rideshare sexual assault legal actions against Uber and relocate them to the Northern District of California, where the cases will be presided over by Senior District Judge Charles R. Breyer.

More victims can still lodge an Uber assault lawsuit. Contact us now for a free consultation to find out if you might be qualified to initiate an Uber lawsuit.

How many legal actions is Uber dealing with?

At the moment, Uber is grappling with 252 lawsuits related to sexual assault. However, this figure is expected to rise as more victims step forward.

Prevalence of Assaults in Uber

From 2017 to 2020, Uber reported 9,805 cases of sexual assault.

Despite the company's assertion that these incidents represent a minor portion of the total Uber rides during this period, no one should experience assault during an Uber journey.

If you have been subjected to an assault during a rideshare, remember you are not isolated. Reach out to our team to explore how we can assist you in this challenging period.