Holding Rideshare Companies Accountable for Passenger Safety in Denver CO

According to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office, rideshare companies reported about 4,600 cases of sexual assault in 2019 alone. If you have been a victim of rideshare sexual assault, you may be unsure what rights you have when seeking justice and accountability.

Luckily for victims like you, the Denver personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw have the skills and experience you need to hold powerful rideshare companies liable for your rideshare assault. When victims hold rideshare companies accountable for rideshare assaults it can not only maximize compensation, but also help prevent similar crimes from being allowed to occur in the future.

The most immediate step for any rideshare sexual assault victim is to seek medical attention and report the crime to the police. Not only does this help assure your safety, this begins a paper trail that can later be used as evidence.

Next, it is essential that you do not delay in contacting Denver sexual assault attorneys. The sooner you involve legal counsel, the better your chances of success as you pursue justice from all parties liable for your assault.

In rideshare sexual assault cases, the perpetrator of the assault will always hold criminal and civil liability for the crime they committed. That means that, in addition to facing criminal consequences, they can be sued for sexual assault compensation. Liability, however, should not end with them

When rideshare companies can be shown to have demonstrated negligence which contributed to your assault, your attorney can hold them accountable through vicarious liability. Some examples of ways rideshare companies may have been negligent include:

• Improper driver screening
• Failure to properly respond to complaints
• Poor monitoring of drivers

By holding these powerful companies liable for rideshare sexual assault damages, you can significantly increase your compensation as well as decrease the chances of similar negligence leading to similar crimes in the future.

To insure the best chance of success for your Denver CO sexual assault lawsuit, it is essential that you gather and maintain all relevant evidence for your case. Some common examples of evidence that may be important to you include:

• Police reports
• Medical records
• Witness testimony
• Photo/ video evidence
• Rideshare correspondence

The importance of legal representation by an experienced lawyer cannot be overstated. Victims of rideshare assault often find themselves pitted against corporate legal teams that will try to shirk all liability onto their drivers. In order to hold these companies accountable and, in turn, push these companies to improve their safety practices, it is important that you employ the assistance of a skilled attorney.

In addition to representing you in the courtroom, your lawyer can provide emotional support, conduct correspondence on your behalf, conduct a private investigation, and negotiate insurance claims for you.

Our team of personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw has the experience necessary to hold powerful rideshare companies accountable on behalf of victims like you. Our long track record of success can be seen evidenced by our client reviews.

We offer all prospective clients a free case review, so you can get started with no risk. Call us, toll-free, at 800-862-1260 where our English and Spanish speaking staff is available 24/7.

We understand that, in addition to being traumatic, a rideshare sexual assault can be devastating for the personal finances of victims. That is why, at Carabin Shaw, we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis. That means that we will not collect any payment until we win your case.

For more information:

• United States Government Accountability Office
• NY Times