Ridesharing companies focused on increasing market share, which paved the way to hire new drivers as quickly as possible, so they abandoned using traditional background check standards. Rider-sharing companies prioritized growth over rider safety. Hence, ride-sharing companies negligence to appropriately follow through with proper security protocols leads to riders being victims of sexual assault.

More people are coming forward with lawsuits against Uber and other major rideshare companies. Legal assistance is available to anyone who was a victim of sexual assault by an Uber driver from 2009 to the present or by a Lyft driver from 2012 to the present. By 2016, the company had already paid out $161 million in different lawsuits. The compensation varies depending on the nature of the case.

The abuse victim shouldn’t suffer in silence. You might be eligible for compensation if you have been assaulted. Fill out a no-cost claim review to see if you are eligible to receive compensation. – complete the free and easy claim review form today.