LYFT Sexual Assault in a Rideshare – Sexual Assault Lawsuit Attorneys

Both passengers and drivers can suffer sexual abuse in rideshares. Sexual abuse can include the following:

• Rape and attempted rape
• Sodomy
• Penetration with any object
• Fondling, groping, and any unwanted touching
• Kissing on the lips or anywhere on the body
• Making sexual comments or jokes about the victim or within earshot of the victim
• Forcing victims to participate in or perform any sexual activity (including oral sex) on the attacker or on another person
• Forcing victims to pose for sexually explicit photos or videos
• And more

The Sexual Assault of Passengers – rideshare drivers may lock their doors (or engage child lock) to prevent passengers from exiting the vehicle. They may also ignore the route and go somewhere remote, like a parking lot, dark street, etc. to attack their passengers.

The Sexual Assault of Drivers – it is possible for passengers to enter the rideshare vehicle and threaten the driver with violence, forcing them to pull over, and attacking them. It is also possible for passengers to touch drivers while they are driving (i.e., reaching from the back seat or the front passenger seat).

Although every situation of sexual abuse is different, it is important to understand the different harm that could occur as a result of said abuse. Sexual assault can lead to extensive physical, emotional, and psychological harm.

This harm could include the following:

• Sexually transmitted infections
• Injuries to genitals
• Injuries to reproductive organs
• Unwanted pregnancies and related complications
• Other physical injuries from a struggle during the abuse (like scrapes, bruises, lacerations, fractures, etc.)
• Psychological harm (emotional and mental harm), including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, fear, depression, panic, etc.

In addition, it is important to note that the trauma resulting from a sex assault experience can affect many aspects of a survivor’s life. For example, they may find themselves uninterested in their normal activities or hobbies, may have issues at work, and may struggle to form normal relationships or with their existing relationships.

Is Lyft liable for sexual assault during their rides? Yes, Lyft could potentially be liable. When it comes to their drivers, Lyft is responsible for subjecting them to thorough background checks. Of course, some attackers have clear backgrounds because they have never been caught or charged for sexual assault incidents. Even with clear background checks, it is important for Lyft to have clear policies and procedures involving sexual misconduct. It is also important for Lyft to take reports and reviews made by passengers about drivers seriously. What about for cases in which passengers are the attackers? Drivers can report passengers through their rideshare app. Lyft has a duty to take these reports seriously.

What can Lyft do to keep drivers and passengers safe? Lyft can investigate reports and deactivate their accounts to ensure that they can no longer use their service.

Yes, whether you are a driver that was assaulted by a passenger or a passenger that was assaulted by a driver, you could have grounds to sue. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit for Lyft sexual assault, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our experts are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Yes, you could recover compensation if you suffered sexual abuse during a Lyft rideshare, whether you were a passenger or a driver. Although every case is different, you could be entitled to receive some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees

How much can I receive if I win my lawsuit?This is a very common question. However, case values for rideshare sex assault claims vary significantly, so providing an estimate without a thorough case evaluation can be misleading. The factors that ultimately determine the value of these claims include the type of abuse that occurred, the resulting injuries, the mental and emotional harm resulting from the abuse, whether the victim lost any income as a result of the incident, and more. These cases can be worth anywhere from $500,000 to $3 million, although cases can fall outside this range.

Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our experts are fully committed to fighting for your rights and helping you recover the maximum payout available, whether this is via a settlement or a verdict after a trial. For more information about the possible value of your claim and what you could recover, contact us today.

How much do I have to wait for a settlement?The time it takes to resolve a Lyft sexual assault case can vary significantly. In general, we aim to resolve these cases in six to eight months, although some cases are too complex to be resolved within this timeframe. Most cases can be resolved within two years.

If you suffered sexual abuse in a Lyft, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident and resulting harm, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. You could also be eligible to receive compensation. Here at the Downtown LA Law Group, our team has decades of experience and are fully committed to providing you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and secure the highest recovery available. Our rideshare sexual abuse lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and sue Lyft for the harm that you suffered.

Free Case Evaluations – we offer free case evaluations which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our rideshare sex abuse lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee – you will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on contingency, so you will not be responsible for paying anything if your lawsuit is ultimately not successful. If you do not win, you will not have to worry about paying anything at all.

Contact us today to learn more about the legal options available to you.

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