Legal Steps for Rideshare Assault Victims in San Antonio TX

According to the most recent data, Uber alone reported 3,824 cases of sexual assault between 2019 and 2020. Additionally, Uber reported 20 fatalities as a result of physical assault during rides during that same time period. This data does not even account for cases where passengers used Lyft, Wingz, or any other rideshare service in the San Antonio area. If you have been the victim of an assault by a rideshare driver, it is essential that you contact an attorney in addition to filing a police report and seeking medical attention.

All victims of crimes in Texas are afforded several rights including, but not limited to, the right to be heard, the right to seek financial compensation, and the right to be informed of the legal proceedings relating to the crime you were a victim of. These rights, however, fall short of what many victims deserve when they are assaulted by rideshare drivers. While companies like Uber and Lyft can sometimes be held accountable for the actions of their drivers, recent legislation in Texas such as HB 1745 have introduced additional hurdles for victims seeking damages in court.

Legally, Uber/Lyft passenger safety in Texas is primarily the responsibility of the rideshare driver. Rideshare companies assume limited liability for crimes committed by drivers. This is why the support of San Antonio rideshare assault lawyers is so important to ensuring that victims are awarded the damages they deserve.

Your first steps after becoming the victim of a rideshare assault should be to seek medical care and file a police report. These steps are essential to your immediate well-being and also serve as invaluable documentation that can be used as evidence moving forward.

Next, it is important to involve an experienced lawyer. They can begin the process of gathering evidence and preparing to pursue a civil lawsuit. Remember to gather as much documentation as possible relating to your assault. In addition to medical records and police reports, you should keep records of any communication between you and the rideshare company along with gathering any witness statements and photo/video evidence available.

Despite efforts by rideshare companies to shield themselves from liability, victims of rideshare assault can still seek damages from them. Common forms of damages you may be able to pursue are:

• Lost wages - You may be compensated for wages lost due to being incapable of working.
• Medical bills - You could be reimbursed for medical bills associated with your assault.
• Pain and suffering - You may be awarded damages for physical and mental anguish associated with your assault.
• Rehabilitation costs - If your injury requires a lengthy recovery, you may be reimbursed for rehabilitation costs.
• Punitive damages - In some cases, you may be awarded punitive damages in the hopes of discouraging the company from continuing these types of actions.

It will be essential to work closely with Uber assault attorneys in San Antonio Tx as soon as possible after your assault to ensure that your case has the best chance of success.

When navigating the complex process and specific legal hurdles related to rideshare assaults, it is essential that you lean on the support of experienced lawyers like our team at Carabin Shaw. Our English and Spanish-speaking staff is available 24/7 at 800-862-1260 to take your call, toll-free. For evidence of our great track record of customer satisfaction, read our Carabin Shaw reviews.

At Carabin Shaw we understand that money can be tight in the wake of a rideshare assault. To help get you back on track financially, we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we will not receive payment until we win your case. Call us today to schedule your free initial consultation.

For more information:

• ABC 7 News
• TDCJ
• Texas Gov Info