Irving TX Rideshare Sexual Assault Victims - Legal Help and Lawsuit Options

If you have been the victim of sexual assault, you don’t have to suffer alone. Voice of Hope in Texas and the national RAINN organization both provide a wide variety of services for those in need.

While ridesharing in the United States may have started during World War Two, popular rideshare platforms have only been around for the past 15 years. Over this decade and a half, leaders in the rideshare industry, such as Uber, have meticulously kept data on user safety and have utilized this data to design, refine, and innovate new ways to protect both drivers and passengers.

Nevertheless, accidents and assaults still unfortunately happen. If you are an Irving TX rideshare sexual assault victim, you deserve support and, for the safety of others, the perpetrator needs to be brought to justice. You don’t have to and should not take on this by yourself. Reach out to a member of our team today to set up a free case review and to find out how an experienced rideshare assault attorney with Carabin Shaw can help you win the compensation you are entitled to.

If you have been the victim of sexual assault while using a rideshare service, it is not uncommon to become overwhelmed and not know what to do or who to turn to. In this situation, your first priority is your physical and mental safety and then the safety of others. While each case is different, typical first steps include:

1. Contacting the appropriate authorities and the rideshare company. Filing a police report and using in-app or online options to inform the company of your assault. These steps will help your case and prevent future assaults by getting the driver off the road as quickly as possible.
2. Seeking medical attention. No matter your injuries, this is an imperative step for your health and any potential future claims.
3. Consulting with the Irving TX assault lawyers at Carabin Shaw. Our team is experienced in these types of cases and can support you with the kindness, care, and track record of success you deserve. Check out our client reviews to see how we have helped others in similar situations.
4. Seeking necessary and ongoing medical and mental support. There are numerous local and national agencies and organizations, such as TAASA, that specialize in supporting sexual assault victims. Don’t suffer alone, reach out to get the help you need.

After reporting the assault to the appropriate authorities and the rideshare company, your next move should be to seek legal assistance from a local lawyer to prepare and file a personal injury lawsuit against the driver and, potentially, against their employer.

Large companies like Uber and Lyft typically try to avoid costly trials by settling outside of the court. To get the compensation you deserve for pain and suffering in addition to other losses, such as medical bills and lost income, it is imperative that you enlist a team of Irving TX Uber/Lyft sexual assault attorneys. Your team will help you by gathering evidence and records, filing your claim, negotiating with the defendant’s lawyers, and, if necessary, going to court.

At Carabin Shaw, we have successfully supported assault victims for decades. We are so confident that we can tactfully and holistically support you in winning just compensation, that we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis. This means you can pursue your claim at no financial risk to yourself. In other words, we aren’t paid unless you win.

We know that these are difficult times and that you should be focused on your physical and mental well-being. When you are ready to start on the path to financial recovery, call us toll-free at 800-862-1260. We have English and Spanish-speaking representatives standing by 24/7 to take your call and support your healing process.

For more information:

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• Uber
• TAASA