How Rideshare Companies Fail to Protect Passengers
Rideshare companies have tried to distance themselves from their drivers’ behavior. They claim that the drivers are independent contractors and not employees, so they are not responsible.
In 2024, Uber released a safety report that revealed 2,717 sexual assaults occurred during trips between 2021 and 2022. A similar report from Lyft found over 2,650 sexual assaults occurred from 2020 to 2022.
Rideshare lawsuits allege that the following protections could have kept passengers safe:
- Adequate background checks
- Dashcam recordings of rides
- Removing drivers who sexually assaulted passengers
- Responding to passenger complaints
The bottom line is that Uber and Lyft could have done more to protect passengers.
Taking Legal Action After a Rideshare Assault
When a rideshare driver crosses the line, the consequences are far-reaching — not just for you, but for all passengers relying on these services.
Rideshare companies are legally obligated to protect their riders, which means they can be held accountable when their drivers abuse their power.
A rideshare assault lawsuit can seek justice for:
- The assault itself and the trauma it caused
- Negligence by the rideshare company in ensuring a safe environment
- Failure to address complaints or reports of misconduct by drivers
You deserve to have your voice heard and for the companies responsible to be held accountable.
Get Help Filing an Uber Lawsuit
Any form of unwanted sexual attention is a violation of your rights and should never be tolerated. You are not at fault for someone else’s actions.
At HerCaseMatters, we believe in empowering survivors of sexual assault to take back control. Our dedicated legal team understands the challenges you face, and we’re committed to fighting on your behalf.
Here’s how we’ll support you:
- Thoroughly investigate the incident to gather the facts
- Hold the rideshare company accountable for its role in the assault
- Help you seek the compensation you deserve for your medical bills, emotional distress, and other damages
Your path to justice may be difficult, but we’re here to make it easier. You don’t have to do this alone.
Frequently asked questions
What are the lawsuits against Uber?
Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber Technologies Inc., alleging that the rideshare company failed to take adequate steps to protect passengers from being sexually assaulted by Uber drivers.
Uber has also faced lawsuits accusing the company of violating labor laws by failing to pay drivers minimum wage and seeking to hold it responsible for car accidents.
What constitutes Lyft or Uber assault?
Lyft or Uber assault can include a range of different injuries or sexually motivated behaviors done without a passenger’s consent.
This can include:
- Forcing or threatening someone to perform sexual acts
- Groping or molestation
- Indecent exposure
- Kidnapping or physical detainment
- Physical touching
- Rape or attempted rape
- Sexual assault
- Sodomy
If you’re not sure if what happened to you or your loved one is considered assault, reach out to our team now at (877) 640-6101. It costs nothing to speak with us.
How much could the rideshare lawsuit settlement be?
The amount of money sexual assault victims may get from a rideshare lawsuit payout will vary from case to case.
Some factors that could affect Uber settlement amounts include:
- A victim’s medical expenses
- Extent of the sexual abuse or injury
- Strength of evidence linking Uber’s negligent practices to the abuse
Your sexual assault lawyer will fight to get you the most compensation possible.
Written by: Her Case Matters
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