Healing Through Legal Action - The Dallas Uber/Lyft Assault Survivor's Journey

Uber and Lyft have both had thousands of reports of sexual assaults that have occurred in connection with the rideshare apps. In late 2023, dozens of victims, including a Dallas woman, joined together to file a sexual assault lawsuit against Uber. This is far from the only lawsuit involving sexual violence that Uber and other rideshare companies have faced over the years.

If you’ve been a victim of a rideshare sexual assault, you are not alone. Exercising Uber/Lyft assault victim rights by taking legal action, with the support of a skilled attorney, will help you to reclaim your power. Holding assailants and companies responsible is key to receiving justice and starting on the path to recovery. Read on to learn more about the legal avenues available, and contact the Dallas attorneys for rideshare assault survivors at Carabin Shaw to start the empowering process of healing through legal action.

Steps to Take After a Rideshare Sexual Assault

Your safety and well-being is the number one priority, so seeking medical attention as soon as possible is crucial. Your next step then should be to report the accident to Dallas law enforcement as well as the rideshare company involved. RAINN’s guide for reporting is an excellent resource.

While it can be scary and uncomfortable to report, and you may believe it will only worsen the traumatic impact of the assault, only the guilty party benefits from attacks going unreported. Reports help to hold attackers accountable and make it less likely for them to commit further assaults.

Exercising Your Legal Rights and Getting Justice

Both Uber and Lyft have paid out huge amounts of money in settlements involving sexual assaults. While financial compensation doesn’t necessarily minimize the trauma inflicted, your Dallas rideshare assault case can be healing. It will help you exact justice for the wrongs done against you and penalize attackers in a tangible way.

Rideshare assault victim rights include the right to seek compensation and file civil charges. Pursuing damages from rideshare companies or against perpetrators (which can be pursued whether they are criminally charged or not), is not only about getting justice. It can also cover medical bills, both past (initial exams) and future (ongoing therapy and mental health support).

Do You Need a Lawyer?

Filing civil lawsuits is a time consuming and complex process. Dallas Uber/Lyft assault attorneys will know the correct way to navigate through the legal system. This will ease the burden on you and allow you to focus on your recovery with the peace of mind that your case is being meticulously attended to.

Carabin Shaw Can Help - Get Your Free Case Review At Carabin Shaw, we are passionate about helping people by delivering justice. As leading Texas lawyers for rideshare assault recovery, we will take a trauma-informed approach while fighting aggressively against guilty parties to get the justice that you deserve.

Be assured that our team of compassionate associates will have the highest regard for the complexity and emotional impact of your situation. You can see from Carabin Shaw reviews that our commitment to our clients is unmatched.

We are here for you. We will keep you informed and empowered every step of the way. And, we will deliver positive results. We’re so confident in our ability to successfully defend our clients that we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis. Call now to get started. You can reach us toll-free at 800-862-1260. We have English AND Spanish-speaking associates ready to take your call 24/7.

For more information:

• Fox Business
• RAINN