Beyond Compensation: Holding Uber & Lyft Accountable for Safety in Tulsa, Oklahoma

On the historic banks of the Arkansas River, Tulsa, Oklahoma has a complicated past. A strategic location for rail freight, the small town underwent rapid growth at the dawn of the 20th century after large oil reserves were found. Its location also played a major role in the plan to build a highway connecting Chicago to Los Angeles, which is why Tulsa is also known as the “Birthplace of Route 66.” Unfortunately, the city is most known as the home of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, widely considered the worst incident of racial violence in American history.

Today, people still flock to this metropolis for its rich and mired history, but now they also come for its extensive food, music, arts, and sports scenes. With the advent and rapid expansion of the rideshare industry, many residents and visitors are turning to these services as a safe and convenient mode of transportation. Unfortunately, in Tulsa, and beyond, safety is not always guaranteed. If you have been attacked by an Uber or Lyft driver, it is essential that you hold them and the rideshare company accountable. That path starts by contacting our Tulsa OK rideshare assault attorneys at Carabin Shaw.

After its launch in 2009, Uber took the U.S. by storm and quickly expanded across the country and the world. However, it did not release its first comprehensive safety report until 2019. The report outlined extensive accidents, injuries, assaults, and deaths. Since this data was made public, Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies have been working extensively to improve passenger safety.

Nevertheless, riders are still injured due to driver negligence and assault. If this has happened to you, you owe it to yourself to see how a lawyer can help you fight for compensation. You also owe it to the billions of rideshare users to hold these companies accountable for their negligence, forcing them to invest in the well-being of their users.

While your recovery is paramount, ensuring Uber and Lyft provide their riders with a duty of care is also incredibly important. At Carabin Shaw, our team can help you do both. If you have been attacked by a rideshare driver, you may be entitled to the following damages via a personal injury lawsuit against the driver, the rideshare company, or both:

1. Economic Damages

   These are financial costs and losses such as medical bills, lost wages, lost earning potential, property damage, and rehabilitation costs. An attorney can help you gather and keep track of the documents necessary to be compensated for all of your economic losses.




2. Non-Economic Damages

   This includes things that don’t have a monetary value such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, emotional distress, and disfigurement. These are harder to quantify and are much more likely to be awarded with the legal counsel of a personal injury attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma.




3. Punitive Damages

   This is where drivers and companies can truly be held accountable for their accidental negligence or intentional harm. With the help of a Tulsa Uber/Lyft safety lawyer, this is the best option to encourage compulsory, real, and lasting changes in operations and policies. Punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant to ensure they do not repeat the behavior and to ensure that others learn from their mistakes.

Additionally, if the District Attorney’s Office decides to press criminal charges, you can help ensure accountability by supporting them in that process.

We are so confident that we can help you win the compensation you deserve and appropriately punish those who wronged you that we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis. Take time to explore similar cases through our client reviews, then call us toll-free at 800-862-1260. We have English and Spanish-speaking staff available 24/7 to start you on the road to true recovery and accountability,

For more information:

• The Verge
• Investopedia