If you trusted a driver from a company like Uber or Lyft to get you home safely, but were sexually assaulted by the driver, it’s only right to demand justice for what happened. Please know that you are not alone, and you have legal options.
At NGK Law Firm, we help survivors of rideshare sexual assault pursue justice and compensation against bad-actor drivers and the corporations that enable them. Members of our legal team have been recognized by Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers®, and many other professional organizations for our skill, integrity, and results. We have also earned a reputation for taking on and winning against major corporations that others thought were untouchable.
We bring that same determination to rideshare sexual assault cases. When you come to us, we listen, we believe you, and we fight to hold the responsible parties accountable. We handle these cases with confidentiality and care, while also bringing the full force of our trial experience against Uber, Lyft, or any other rideshare company that failed in its duty to protect riders.
Uber and Lyft have transformed transportation across St. Louis and beyond, but they have also introduced serious safety risks. A growing number of reports show that passengers, especially solo female passengers, face a risk of sexual assault and harassment by rideshare drivers.
Part of the difficulty in pursuing legal action against rideshare companies is the way they classify their drivers. Uber and Lyft label drivers as “independent contractors,” not employees. By doing so, they attempt to shield themselves from liability for a driver’s actions by complicating the legal concept of respondeat superior. If a driver sexually assaults a passenger, the company often argues that it should not be held responsible at all.
This corporate structure makes these cases highly complex. It takes legal skill and determination to undo those defenses and show how the company’s own policies (or lack of policies) contributed to the circumstances that led to the sexual assault. Hiring an attorney as soon as possible is highly recommended.
Every rideshare sexual assault case is unique. Depending on the circumstances, different parties may be held responsible for the attack on the passenger.
Different liable parties in a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit could include:
Determining liability often requires a thorough investigation. Our legal team can examine the driver’s history, the company’s hiring practices, past complaints, and whether proper safeguards were in place to reduce the risk of bad actors accepting fares.
Holding rideshare companies accountable requires more than just proving that an assault occurred. It also requires connecting the company’s failures to the harm you experienced. At NGK Law Firm, we take a strategic and thorough approach to prove the rideshare company’s negligence.
When you let us handle your case, you can count on our St. Louis rideshare sexual assault attorneys for help with:
In some cases, naming the rideshare company as a defendant isn’t feasible or wouldn’t be helpful for the case. When that happens, we can turn our focus on the driver’s liability and their privately held auto insurance policies.
Sexual assault is a physical injury and a severe violation that can have lasting effects on every part of your life. While no amount of money can undo what happened, compensation can help you cover the costs of recovery and secure a sense of justice or closure.
Depending on the case, compensation may include:
Every case is different, and the compensation available depends on the facts of your situation. We can carefully document your injuries and losses to pursue the maximum recovery possible under the law.
If you were sexually assaulted in a rideshare vehicle, try to follow these steps:
Taking these steps is not always easy, and we understand that you may be processing trauma. If you reach out to us, we can handle your case with care and discretion, and we can take on the burden of the legal fight, so you don’t have to face it alone.
Contact our St. Louis rideshare sexual assault attorneys today for a free and confidential consultation. Call 314-241-1919 at any time.
Speaking about sexual assault can feel incredibly difficult. We want you to know that everything you share with us is strictly confidential. Our role is not to pressure you but to inform you about your options and offer our legal counsel if you want to move forward with an injury claim against Uber or Lyft. If you do decide to take legal action with us, we will be there at every step, offering compassionate support while aggressively pursuing justice on your behalf.
Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases and can bring that experience to bear throughout your case.
We have successfully recovered over $700 million for our clients.
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Our team is available 24/7 to address your concerns and provide support.
Trust us to get you through the frustrating process of seeking compensation with empathy, respect, and dedication.
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