What is Ridesharing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ridesharing is basically the modern day taxi hailing. Instead of standing on a busy street, trying to hail a taxi to get where you\u2019re going, all you have to do is download an app and request a driver from the ride hailing platform. The most popular ridesharing companies are Uber and Lyft. Millions of Americans use these ridesharing services on a regular basis to get where they need to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Common is Sexual Assault in Ubers or Lyfts in Texas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Over the last several years, the two most popular ridesharing platforms have faced a slew of new lawsuits regarding sexual assault allegations. Both Uber and Lyft claim that approximately 0.0002% of their rides end in safety incidents such as sexual assault, physical assault, and\/or car accidents. In other words, the average Uber or Lyft rider or driver has a very low chance of suffering some kind of harm. Sexual assaults, physical assaults, and car accidents still happen though, and each company should take responsibility and spread awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uber Safety Report Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There have been 9,805<\/a> Uber sexual assault reports between the years of 2017 and 2020. The victims were Uber drivers in 43% of the reported cases between 2019 and 2020. It is very possible that the actual number of sexual assaults is much higher because not all victims feel brave enough to report their safety incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’ve been injured in an Uber accident, contact our San Antonio Uber accident lawyer<\/a> group. Our law firm has extensive experience with accident claims, sexual abuse claims, and Uber Freight lawsuits in San Antonio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There have been 4,158<\/a> Lyft sexual assault reports between the years of 2017 and 2019. Again, the actual number of sexual assaults could be much higher because not all victims report their incidents out of fear and shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both Uber and Lyft revealed that the five most severe categories of sexual assault are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Uber sexual assault data, attempted rape occurred in approximately 1 in 7,000,000 completed trips. Rape and non consensual kissing of a sexual body part occurred in approximately 1 in 5,000,000 U.S. trips. Non consensual kissing of a non sexual body part occurred in approximately 1 in 3,000,000 completed trips. Finally, non consensual touching of a sexual body part occurred in approximately 1 in 1,000,000 completed trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lyft sexual assault data looks similar. Rape occurred in approximately 1 in 5,000,000 completed trips while attempted rape occurred in 1 in 5,500,000 completed trips. Non consensual kissing of a sexual body part occurred in approximately 1 in 3,500,000 completed trips. Non consensual kissing of a non sexual body part occurred in approximately 1 in 3,000,000 completed trips. Finally, non consensual touching of a sexual body part occurred in approximately 1 in 800,000 completed trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, you can sue Uber or Lyft for sexual assault if one of the following applies to you\/your situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You could also sue the rideshare companies over other issues, such as failing to perform background checks on drivers, failing to investigate or follow up on sexual assault allegations, and generally failing to protect passengers. A San Antonio sexual abuse lawyer at Janicek Law can review the details of your case and help you obtain justice from the rideshare company in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both rideshare companies have faced several lawsuits in the last several years. The most notable class action lawsuit filed against Uber represents 550 victims<\/a> of sexual assault, kidnapping, and other attacks according to a 2022 news report. At least 150 other attacks are being actively investigated according to the same report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Lyft is currently facing multiple lawsuits, filed in 2022<\/a> by eleven passengers and two drivers. Most of the victims in all of these lawsuits are women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uber paid $9 million<\/a> to improve passenger safety measures in an agreement with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN). $5 million will go towards the California Victim Compensation Board, $4 million will go towards addressing violent attacks within rideshare companies, and $150,000 will go towards California\u2019s general fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Lyft agreed to a $25 million settlement<\/a> with hopes of resolving claims that the company hid safety incidents \u2013 such as sexual assault \u2013 from the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obviously, lawsuits cannot undo the sexual trauma that has occurred. Instead, lawsuits allow victims to receive financial compensation for the damages that they have suffered due to the attack. A passenger or driver who has suffered sexual trauma can potentially recover compensation for the following types of damages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have suffered one or more of these damages due to your sexual assault, allow our team of sexual abuse lawyers to fight for your justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both Uber and Lyft have increased their basic safety measures over the last several years in response to all the lawsuits. Listed below are just some of the safety measures that both rideshare companies have recently implemented in order to protect passengers and drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While both rideshare companies maintain that both physical and sexual assaults are incredibly rare before, during, and after their rides, violence still occurs every day. Even one violent attack is one too many. If you have suffered from a Lyft or Uber sexual assault, you\u2019re not alone. The sexual abuse attorneys at our San Antonio law firm want to pursue justice and compensation for all victims of violence and negligence through civil lawsuits. Call us today at 210-366-4949<\/a> to schedule a free consultation.<\/p>\n\n\nLyft Safety Report Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lyft or Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Uber and Lyft Settlements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sexual Assault Damages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How Rideshare Companies Are Protecting Passengers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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