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Your rideshare driver has a duty to get you to your destination safely. Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft don’t always ensure the safety of their drivers, which can lead to customers being injured or even sexually assaulted. If you or a loved one was assaulted during a rideshare trip, you deserve justice. The Goldwater Law Firm wants to help you get it. An Uber and Lyft sexual assault lawyer from one of our law firm partners can seek justice for you.
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Holding Uber or Lyft Liable for Your Sexual Assault
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft often try to avoid liability for sexual assaults their drivers commit by classifying drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. This distinction allows them to argue that they are not directly responsible for the driver’s misconduct. They may also claim they conduct sufficient background checks and safety measures, shifting blame to the individual driver or even to external circumstances. However, these companies benefit financially from their drivers’ work, and a lawyer can help establish their liability by highlighting negligence in hiring, supervision, or failure to warn passengers of known risks.
An experienced attorney will investigate whether the rideshare company ignored red flags in the driver’s record, failed to enforce proper safety policies, or inadequately responded to prior complaints. They may also use company records, app data, and communications to demonstrate that Uber or Lyft knew—or should have known—about potential dangers. Additionally, the lawyer can bring claims under theories of negligent hiring, negligent retention, or failure to provide adequate passenger protections.
By carefully building a case, an attorney can hold Uber or Lyft accountable and secure compensation for your injuries, pain, and suffering.
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What Can a Lawyer Do for Me?
A sexual assault is isolating. You may feel alone and helpless, but you do have support and options. A lawyer from our co-counsels can be your advocate and ally, handling all of the following for you:
- Providing Safe Guidance: A lawyer can offer a confidential, supportive space to discuss the incident and explain legal options.
- Evaluating the Case: A lawyer will review the facts, assess liability, and determine possible damages, such as medical costs, therapy, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
- Handling Communications: A lawyer can speak directly with Uber, Lyft, and insurers, so you do not have to relive the trauma in those conversations.
- Gathering Evidence: A lawyer will collect ride records, driver histories, company safety policies, and other key documents to strengthen the case.
- Negotiating Settlements: A lawyer can advocate for fair financial compensation through direct negotiations with the rideshare company or insurers.
- Representing in Court: If a settlement isn’t possible, a lawyer will guide you through the court process and represent you at hearings and trial.
- Advocating and Protecting: A lawyer ensures your voice is heard while managing the legal complexities and working to hold corporations accountable.
Our law firm partners take cases on a contingency basis. You don’t need to worry about how you will pay to seek justice.
Why Work With Our Team
When you’ve experienced something as devastating as a sexual assault in a rideshare vehicle, choosing who to trust with your case is one of the most important decisions you can make. Survivors deserve advocates who understand both the gravity of the trauma and the scale of the fight against large corporations. That’s where we come in. At The Goldwater Law Firm, known as The Gold Standard of Injury Law, we have been helping the injured for over 20 years. Our history of results and national recognition shows our commitment to achieving justice, no matter how powerful the opposition may seem.
We believe your needs and your right to results come first. Our clients often come to us scared, angry, and facing the hardest challenges of their lives. We never forget that behind every case is a person with a family and community relying on them. That is why our team treats each client with empathy, respect, and dedication. This compassion fuels us to go further, to fight harder, and to refuse to let corporate greed or insurance companies diminish the value of what you’ve been through.
Our law firm partners and co-counsels bring together some of the most respected legal professionals in the country. With resources that reach across all 50 states, and a network of specialists including physicians, accident reconstructionists, and other experts, we ensure no detail of your case goes overlooked. Together, we stand up for survivors and refuse to let corporations profit while individuals are left to carry the burden. Justice means holding the responsible parties accountable and ensuring you and your loved ones have the support you deserve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Under Arizona law, you typically have two years to file a lawsuit for sexual assault. In some cases, you may have more time, such as if the survivor was a minor at the time of the assault. Your lawyer can determine whether an exception applies to your case.
- Ensure Your Immediate Safety: Get to a safe place, call 9-1-1, and reach out to a friend, family member, or support line.
- Get Medical Care: Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
- You may also choose to have a forensic exam (rape kit), which is optional and does not have to be decided immediately.
- Preserving evidence can help if you later choose to report.
- Consider Reporting (If and When You’re Ready): You can report the assault to law enforcement, but it is your choice.
- You may also report the incident to the rideshare company through their app or website by selecting the ride and scrolling down to report a safety issue.
- Care for Your Emotional Well-Being: Healing from trauma takes time, and emotional support is essential.
- Therapy, counseling, or support groups can be helpful.
- Know Your Rights: You have the right to safe transportation and the option to hire a lawyer to help you seek justice.
Remember: You are not to blame for what happened. What you do next is entirely up to you; there is no “right” or “wrong” way to respond. Reaching out for support can help you feel less alone, whether that’s now or later.
- Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) offers a resource library and a helpline available Monday-Friday.
- Arizona Department for Economic Security Sexual Violence Services Fund offers resources, including a list of sexual violence programs and a list of medical forensic exam facilities.
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-4673[HOPE]) and textline (text HOPE to 64673) for survivors. There is also a chat option and a WhatsApp option. They also have a searchable list of sexual assault service providers who can help with individual counseling, support groups, group counseling, medical attention, hospital accompaniment, and emergency shelter.
Let Our Team Help You Seek Justice
If you or a loved one has suffered sexual assault while using Uber or Lyft in Phoenix, you deserve justice and compassionate legal support. Our team is committed to holding negligent rideshare companies accountable. Our law firm partners provide personalized guidance every step of the way, ensuring your voice is heard.
Contact The Goldwater Law Firm today for a confidential consultation and take the first step toward healing.