The Impact of Rideshare Violence - Colorado Springs Uber & Lyft Assault Attorneys

Colorado Springs is a popular tourist destination with sites like Pikes Peak, the Air Force Academy, and The Broadmoor resort nearby. Travelers pour into the busy city throughout the year, keeping rideshare companies busy. Passengers use Uber and Lyft to get around the Springs, often not realizing there may be a degree of risk with their ride. Rideshare violence has been a concern in recent years, and some victims are seeking compensation to cope with the impact of an assault on their lives.

If you or someone you know in Colorado Springs is the victim of a rideshare assault, the Colorado Springs personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw can help. We have represented assault victims for more than 25 years, pursuing compensation to pay for medical treatment and mental health support. Reviews from our previous clients attest to our commitment to maximizing damages to ensure victims receive all the financial support they need to move forward after an attack. Contact us 24/7 at 800-862-1260 for a free consultation with one of our English- or Spanish-speaking professionals.

While the rates of many types of crime in Colorado Springs have decreased, aggravated assaults have been on the rise, with a 34.5% increase from 2018 to 2022. The city average for monthly crimes against a person per 1,000 residents is higher than the state average. Unfortunately, these numbers don't paint a clear picture of rideshare physical assaults since rideshare companies don't share those statistics with the public.

A 2024 report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) attempted to collect data on rideshare physical and sexual assaults. The only numbers rideshare companies provided for physical assaults were attacks ending in death. Uber reported 20 fatalities in 2019 and 2020, and Lyft reported four in 2019.

Although companies track assault data internally, that information is not made public. Company spokespersons did tell GAO representatives that they experienced “few or no assaults” in 2019 or 2020. Assessing rideshare passenger safety when someone enters a vehicle is impossible without documentation.

After an attack, your priority is to address your physical injuries, which might include:

• Lacerations and cuts, often on the head or face
• Broken bones, including nose and cheekbones
• Loss of teeth or fractured jaw
• Soft tissue or organ injuries from punching or kicking
• Fractured arm or leg bones
• Spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries

Many injuries require emergency medical assistance and may involve hospitalization and surgery. Even if your injuries seem minor, see a doctor right away. Getting a thorough evaluation will document all your injuries so your Colorado Springs lawyer can seek appropriate compensation for you.

An Uber & Lyft passenger assault in Colorado Springs causes psychological trauma along with physical injuries. Emotional distress can linger long after an attack and require professional support to help a victim move past the incident. Left unaddressed, symptoms can progress to depression, panic disorders, and substance use.

Your personal injury attorney will consider the psychological impact of your assault when filing your legal claim. You may seek damages for non-economic losses such as emotional distress and compensation for past and future medical and mental health treatment. It is critical to ensure you can afford all the support you need to recover fully after a violent attack.

An assault can leave you feeling helpless and vulnerable, but you do have options. You can file a lawsuit against your attacker and often the rideshare company to seek damages for your injuries and losses. Our team of trusted lawyers at Carabin Shaw helps assault victims like you every day.

We also offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay unless we win your case. Don’t wait to get the legal help you need. Contact us now at 800-862-1260.

For more information:

• Common Sense Institute
• GAO
• Consumer Notice