Dallas Rideshare Assault - Building a Strong Case Against Uber or Lyft

The city of Dallas boasts the second largest airport in the US and a vibrant nightlife, making ridesharing a lucrative business. While popular companies like Uber and Lyft promote their services as a safe and convenient transportation option, reports of assault against drivers and passengers have led to rideshare lawsuits. If you are the victim of a physical assault in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, contact the Dallas personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw right away for your free initial consultation.

Rideshare companies like Uber have released some statistics showing physical assaults in rideshare vehicles are rare. A 2019-2020 Uber report listed 20 fatalities from 19 physical assaults during those two years. However, a 2024 report from the US Government Accountability Office noted that the data on rideshare physical assaults cannot provide an accurate assessment of all the assaults that have occurred, due to incomplete and unreliable data.

Statistics don’t mean much to victims of rideshare assaults. If you or someone you love is injured or killed during an incident, the pain is indescribable. You may also face mounting medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost wages as you grapple with the trauma you endured. You need a Dallas Uber assault lawyer in your corner to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses so you can focus on healing and moving forward.

The legal team at Carabin Shaw is available 24/7 at 800-862-1260 to schedule your no-obligation, free case review. Our team has worked with victims of car incidents, including rideshare assaults, for more than 25 years. Our access to top investigators allows us to collect necessary information for your lawyer to negotiate a settlement for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay until your Dallas Lyft assault attorney wins your case.

The portrayal that ridesharing is a safer way to travel is one of the primary attractions for its use by Texas residents and visitors. Whether you schedule an Uber after a few cocktails, or book a ride from the airport to your hotel, connecting with a designated driver often gives passengers a sense of security. However, there are also some unique features of ridesharing that could increase your risk of an incident.

Rideshare drivers are independent contractors rather than employees, which exempts them from some of the regulations taxi service drivers must follow. Drivers also use their own vehicles, which may not be equipped with some of the safety features typically found in taxis or other modes of public transportation.

Companies like Uber and Lyft conduct background checks when a person applies to drive for them. However background checks weren’t historically repeated once a person becomes a driver. While companies are changing their policies on background checks to make rides safer, it is difficult to monitor drivers’ records once they are working for the rideshare.

While a trip in an Uber or Lyft is never without some risk, there are steps you can take to keep yourself and your fellow passengers safer during your trip:

• Travel in groups - Avoid traveling alone as much as possible, particularly during late-night hours.
• Verify the driver - Check your app for driver and vehicle information and verify that information before getting into any vehicle.
• Share your trip - Rideshare apps often have a feature that allows you to share your trip with a friend or family member while you are enroute.
• Stay alert - Remain alert to your surroundings throughout your ride, avoiding distractions like your phone or laptop.
• Wait safely - Wait for your ride in a populated, well-lit area and change your pickup location if you don’t feel safe.

Rideshare passengers who are assaulted often face challenges proving liability and collecting damages. The professionals at Carabin Shaw can help you navigate the complex landscape of rideshare lawsuits and ensure you get the compensation you are entitled to under the law. Check our reviews, then contact us at 800-862-1260. We have English- and Spanish-speaking representatives ready to help you.

For more information:

• Uber
• United States Government Accountability Office