Suing for Compensation After a Tulsa Rideshare Sexual Assault - Top Oklahoma Attorneys

Suing for personal injury following a Tulsa rideshare sexual assault is an overwhelming process unless you have a high-quality legal team by your side. Telling your story and seeking compensation with the help of a compassionate lawyer aids in your recovery and lessens the stress of a lawsuit. The compensation you receive will help you recover from some of your losses and hold your assailant accountable for the assault.

The Tulsa attorneys at Carabin Shaw have decades of experience helping the victims of sexual assault sue the parties responsible for their injuries. We offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t have to worry about how to afford the help of a quality legal team. More importantly, we understand the goals of your lawsuit and will work to make sure you receive adequate compensation to cover ALL your losses. Read our client reviews to find out more about how we help our clients get the judgments they deserve.

Sexual assault damages are complicated because not all of them come with medical bills and visible damage. Many of the damages in sexual assaults are non-economic, which is why it is important to seek out an experienced lawyer who can present your case with evidence of current and long-term injuries that the judge cannot see on paper.

Rideshare sexual assault damages may include:

• Medical bills for physical injuries
• Therapy bills for psychological treatments
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium (loss of relationships)
• Mental anguish
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Current and future lost wages

Your Tulsa rideshare sexual assault lawsuit should include all your damages, including the damages that have yet to occur. The lawyers at Carabin Shaw will help you to enumerate all your losses, so your compensation will cover the losses you may experience in the future.

The most important limitation to know about sexual assault lawsuits is that, in most Oklahoma cases, you have one year after an assault to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations for many civil cases is 2 years, but that’s not true for things like assault, battery, and false imprisonment.

There are generally no limits on damages in civil court cases including those involving sexual assault. To file a claim in small claims court, your damages must not exceed $10,000. If the party responsible for your rideshare company was a government entity, there is a $1,000,000 liability limit meant to decrease the burden on the taxpayer. However, the court can adjust these limits. Your personal injury attorney will help you to understand additional limits that may pertain to your case.

Calling a lawyer as soon as possible after your Tulsa rideshare assault is the most important action you can take to enhance the outcomes of your personal injury lawsuit. This will help your legal team to collect evidence before it vanishes, and it will help you to remain within the statute of limitations.

A lawsuit for sexual assault by a rideshare driver in Tulsa OK may involve the rideshare company. Businesses like Uber and Lyft categorize their drivers as independent contractors to avoid liability. However, they cannot avoid all liability when they engage in poor hiring practices, fail to perform background checks, or fail to enact measures to keep their passengers safe.

The unique employment agreements between some rideshare companies and their drivers may blur their classification as independent contractors. Your lawyer must make a solid argument to establish the rideshare company’s vicarious liability, which may yield a better outcome and more compensation.

Our team at Carabin Shaw is compassionate about helping you to get the compensation you deserve after a rideshare assault. We understand the emotional struggles in the aftermath of an assault and want to lessen the stress involved in your lawsuit. Call today for a free consultation, and get a legal team you can trust to fight for you during this difficult time. Our toll-free number is 800-862-1260, and we have English- AND Spanish-speaking staff available 24/7 to answer your call.

For more information:

• Oklahoma Senate
• Oklahoma Bar Journal
• Cornell Law