Denver Rideshare Companies and Insurance: Who Pays for Your Injuries After a Physical Assault?

Like most cities, Denver offers a plethora of public transportation options. While visitors and residents alike continue to rely heavily on the extensive network of buses and light rail trains, over the past two decades rideshare services have become an integral part of everyday life in The Mile High City. Though there is a wide variety of options available to riders, industry giants Lyft and Uber hold the vast majority of the market.

Whether it is commuting to work, heading to a yoga class, or coming home late from a night out with friends, users turn to rideshare services for their convenience and safety. And, since 99.9% of Uber rides end without incident, this is often a safe bet. However, accidents and assaults do happen. If you have been attacked by a rideshare driver, it is common to feel overwhelmed and confused as to who to hold accountable. Let our Denver personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw review your case and provide you with a personalized pathway to physical, emotional, and financial recovery.

Lyft’s 2020-2022 Safety Transparency Report indicates a spike in accidents and violent crimes as compared to their 2017-2019 report. Of the approximately 1.41 billion rides during that two-year span, 111 ended in fatal accidents, 23 in fatal physical assaults, and there were 2,651 instances of serious sexual assault. Though Uber boasts a staggering roughly 10 billion rides per year, the percentage of their rides that end in incidents, including Uber assault in Denver CO, is similar.

Though the percentages are extremely low, we’re not talking about statistics, we’re talking about people. If you have been physically assaulted by a rideshare driver, you deserve justice. However, due to the various parties involved, the strength and size of Uber’s and Lyft’s legal teams, and the convoluted nature of rideshare assault cases, winning compensation can be remarkably difficult. Our team at Carabin Shaw has a history of successfully standing up to big business. Take comfort in knowing that we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis so that you can seek legal counsel with an experienced attorney risk-free.

Since their inception, Uber and Lyft have consistently introduced new safety measures such as location sharing and in-app reporting options. Some of these have come as a direct result of litigation. If you have been attacked while using a rideshare service, you owe it to yourself and to the safety of future rides to hold those responsible accountable through a Denver CO rideshare assault lawsuit.

Responsible parties may include one or a combination of the following:

• The Driver
  

  If the driver directly assaulted you, you can sue them for physical and emotional damages. Additionally, if you were assaulted by another passenger and they did not intervene, they may also be held liable for their negligence.



• The Rideshare Company
  

  As an employer, rideshare companies can be held responsible for the actions of their employees through the legal concept of vicarious liability. Additionally, they can be held liable for negligence due to inadequate driver hiring and screening processes.



• A Third Party
  

  If a third party, such as another rideshare user, was involved in the assault, they too can be held liable for any injuries you have sustained.

In short, rideshare assault cases are complicated. Your best shot at receiving the compensation you deserve is by hiring a lawyer.

We have been around since before ridesharing was a thing, and have been fighting for the victims of rideshare accidents and assaults since its inception. Check out our client reviews to see how we have successfully represented others in your situation, then call us toll-free at 800-862-1260. We have English and Spanish-speaking representatives standing by 24/7 to start you on the path to justice and recovery.

For more information:

• Uber
• Lyft Safety Transparency Report
• Investopedia