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Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyers
And here's the second thing you should keep in mind: It's not your job to figure out if you have an employment law claim.
That's where employment lawyers come in.
- They know the ins and outs of the law.
- They can determine if you have a case.
- They navigate the complexities of employment law for you, so you can work together to make the best possible decisions.
Labor and employment laws vary from state to state, so it is important to have an experienced employment attorney on your side when taking legal action against an employer. Federal and state employment laws can be particularly complicated, and an experienced employment attorney can navigate this process for you. The attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates can answer any questions you may have regarding your case and will work to get you the best results possible.
If you think that you could have a claim, that's the time to get in touch with an experienced employment lawyer. Waiting to get legal advice can drastically reduce your options.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of sexual assault while using a rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft? Please know you do not have to face it alone. For over four decades, Edgar Snyder & Associates has fought for the rights of clients who have suffered personal injury. Our dedicated, experienced, and compassionate team of top-rated attorneys understand how traumatic sexual assaults can affect our clients, physically, emotionally, and socially. Our team of Uber and Lyft sexual assault lawyers is here to provide unwavering support, and to guide you through the process.
And here's the second thing you should keep in mind: It's not your job to figure out if you have an employment law claim.
That's where employment lawyers come in.
- They know the ins and outs of the law.
- They can determine if you have a case.
- They navigate the complexities of employment law for you, so you can work together to make the best possible decisions.
Labor and employment laws vary from state to state, so it is important to have an experienced employment attorney on your side when taking legal action against an employer. Federal and state employment laws can be particularly complicated, and an experienced employment attorney can navigate this process for you. The attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates can answer any questions you may have regarding your case and will work to get you the best results possible.
If you think that you could have a claim, that's the time to get in touch with an experienced employment lawyer. Waiting to get legal advice can drastically reduce your options.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of sexual assault while using a rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft? Please know you do not have to face it alone. For over four decades, Edgar Snyder & Associates has fought for the rights of clients who have suffered personal injury. Our dedicated, experienced, and compassionate team of top-rated attorneys understand how traumatic sexual assaults can affect our clients, physically, emotionally, and socially. Our team of Uber and Lyft sexual assault lawyers is here to provide unwavering support, and to guide you through the process.
Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Since their inception, and despite repeated occurrences, some rideshare companies have failed to implement necessary safety precautions to adequately protect their passengers. Recently, lawsuits have highlighted how some of these rideshare assaults could have been prevented had these companies put additional safety measures into place.
Rideshare assault is used to describe various acts of sexual assault that occur as a result of utilizing a ridesharing service such as Uber or Lyft. While Rideshare services are meant to provide convenient and in some instances safer means of transportation, there are still incidents that can occur when you are using an app that relies on your trust in a stranger.
Specifically, some rideshare companies have failed to:
- Adequately screen drivers
- Implement safety design changes to their apps
- Remove dangerous drivers, including those who had committed sexual assault
- Respond to passenger complaints
You may be entitled to compensation if you have been sexually assaulted by a rideshare driver. Please contact us for a free legal consultation. Our trusted and compassionate team is here to listen and give you a no obligation, free legal consultation.
Depending on your state of residence, the statute of limitations may require you to file sooner rather than later, so we encourage you to reach out to us as soon as possible if you have any questions about filing.
WHAT TO DO AFTER AN INCIDENT
Here are some important steps you should take after experiencing rideshare assault.
- Get to safety immediately.
- Call 911 for emergency assistance.
- Document details of the incident by writing them down or recording them on your smartphone's voice recording app.
- Exercise caution when asked for a statement by the insurance and rideshare companies.
- If you are injured, seek medical treatment right away. Your medical provider will get you the treatment you need. You’ll also have a documented record of your injuries if you decide to file a personal injury claim.
- Contact a legal professional to speak with an experienced Uber and Lyft sexual assault attorney to better understand your rights and options.
INFO TO GATHER TO HELP US EVALUATE YOUR CLAIM
Our Lyft and Uber sexual assault lawyers will take the lead on gathering most of your important case information. So will the former police officers and other professionals on our investigative team. But before we meet, please try gathering the following information to assist in our evaluation of your claim:
- The incident report filed with the rideshare company.
- Any notes or information you used to document the accident.
- Your medical reports and documentation.
- The police report.
- All correspondence you’ve received from the rideshare company and/or driver.
TYPES OF RIDESHARE SEXUAL ASSAULT
While both Uber and Lyft report over 99% of trips occur without any reported safety incident, the less than 1% of trips however must be accounted for. Uber has reported 5,981 adverse incidents from 2017 to 2018, and 3,824 incidents between 2019 to 2020. Lyft Inc has reported that the number of sexual assault reports collected on its app rose from 1,096 in 2017 to 1,255 in 2018, and 1,807 in 2019.
These companies have broken down these instances of sexual assault into 5 categories:
- Non-Consensual Kissing of a Non-Sexual Body Part
- Non-Consensual Touching of a Sexual Body Part
- Non-Consensual Kissing of a Sexual Body Part
- Attempted Non-Consensual Sexual Penetration
- Non-Consensual Sexual Penetration
Other forms of misconduct include harassment, sexual propositioning or solicitation, inappropriate exposure, threats of assault, and intimidation.
If your experience with a ridesharing service involves any of the things listed or you are unsure if your experience qualifies, call us and we will have our team of experienced Uber and Lyft sexual assault lawyers help you through the process.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR FIRST COMMUNICATIONS
The biggest thing you can expect is to have a friendly and compassionate conversation. You’re not a legal expert and we don’t expect you to be. So, any question you have is a good one. During our discussion, we’ll seek to understand your situation as clearly as we can. That means asking questions. If you don’t have all the answers, that’s OK. This is a traumatic time in your life. But the more you can tell us, the better we can know the position you’re in.
BENEFIT OF HAVING LEGAL PROTECTION FROM A FIRM WITH 40+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Reaching out to the team of experienced Uber and Lyft sexual assault attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates isn’t about “having a lawyer.” It’s about receiving the protection victims and their families deserve to put their lives back together whether that means recovering from devastating medical bills, securing future financial needs from day-to-day expenses to college tuition and securing the basic human right of correcting a terrible wrong.
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