Justice After Uber/Lyft Assault: What Plano TX Victims Need to Know

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.

Incorporated in 1873, Plano, Texas is a small city in the northeast quadrant of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is in close proximity to Southfork Ranch, the set of the popular TV series: “Dallas.”

Visitors flock to Plano for this attraction as well as the Heritage Farmstead Museum, the picturesque boardwalk, and the beautiful parks. While some visitors drive or take public transportation, more and more of them rely on the ever-increasing rideshare options available in the area.

Though most rideshare companies, like Uber and Lyft, boast that they complete 99% or more of their rides safely, bad actors and increased usage mean the risk of accidents and assaults are an unfortunate reality. If you have been assaulted by an Uber or Lyft driver, your best chances at receiving the compensation you deserve is through enlisting the counsel of our Plano TX personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw. Read on to better understand your situation and options, then contact one of the representatives to set up a free case review. We have English and Spanish-speaking staff standing by 24/7 at toll-free 800-862-1260.

In the aftermath of a rideshare assault, it is easy to become overwhelmed, angry, scared, and confused. However, for the best possible outcome, it is important that you follow specific steps to ensure that you build the strongest case against your attacker. Key steps include:

1. Immediately filing a report with the police and the rideshare company.
2. Seeking medical attention even if you don’t believe your injuries are serious.
3. Gathering witness statements and maintaining medical records and receipts for any and all expenses related to the assault.
4. Contacting an experienced Plano TX rideshare assault lawyer such as those at Carabin Shaw.
5. Taking advantage of free physical and mental supports and services for assault victims if and when needed.

As a passenger in a hired rideshare vehicle, both the driver and the company are responsible for providing you with a safe service and environment. In legalese, this is referred to as duty of care. If these were not provided due to the actions of the driver, negligence on the part of the employer, or both, you most likely have grounds to seek justice through a personal injury lawsuit.

Large companies like Uber and Lyft have extensive legal teams on retainer. Even if you have a strong case against them, they will try to settle outside of court as this ultimately saves them both time and money. Your likelihood of receiving just compensation, either through a settlement or through trial, greatly increases with a member of our team who specializes in rideshare assault cases in your corner.

With a history of seeking and achieving justice for rideshare assault victims, our attorneys know what you are going through and the various possible avenues for winning appropriate compensation for your damages. Don’t risk your recovery and well-being on an inexperienced lawyer, explore our client reviews, and contact a member of our team today. Life can be overwhelming and turbulent following an Uber/Lyft assault, take solace in the fact that we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis meaning you won’t pay unless we achieve justice for you.

For more information:

• Lyft Community Safety Report
• Attorney General of Texas
• Law Dictionary