Trauma After a Plano TX Rideshare Attack: Legal Help & Resources for Healing

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have become the top choice for transportation around Plano’s top destinations like Historic Downtown, Oak Point Park, or for commuting into Dallas. While these options are convenient, there are drivers who may take advantage of their passengers. Rideshare assault cases are on the rise in Texas, and many victims have chosen to partner with an experienced personal injury lawyer to help them navigate the aftermath of an assault. Call the top law firm at Carabin Shaw to represent you in any legal proceedings and to identify local resources for healing from the trauma of a rideshare attack.

The State of Texas is very clear on the rules and regulations around operating a rideshare company. This can be used in your favor during an Uber/Lyft assault lawsuit in Plano TX.

• What is Considered Assault in Texas?

  According to Texas Penal Code §22.01, assault is defined as either threatening or causing injury to another person, or as initiating contact that will be considered offensive or provocative.

  Examples of assault are:

  • Hitting, punching, or kicking
  • Threats
  • Use of slurs or demeaning language
  • Unwanted touching or groping
  • Rape
  • Robbery
  • Use of a knife or gun

• Who is Liable for Rideshare Assault

  Victims are never responsible for their attack, but, who is? The answer can be complicated. That’s why many victims choose to partner with a local attorney specializing in cases of rideshare assault.

  There are three categories of liable parties, and legal responsibility may rest with one, two, or all of them. During your free case review, your lawyer will help you understand who is really at fault for the crime committed against you.

  The categories are:

  • Assailant: The person directly responsible for the assault, and for your pain and suffering. In the case of rideshare assault, this is most often the driver of the car.
  • Employer: The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations has very clear guidelines about the screening process for employing rideshare drivers. If the rideshare company failed to properly comply with these regulations, and an assault has resulted because of that, they are legally responsible to pay for damages.
  • Third-Party: Could anyone else have prevented the attack according to their job title or the policy of the pick-up or drop-off location? Depending on where your assault occurred, the property owner may also be held partially responsible.

No one expects to be the victim of a violent attack when getting in an Uber or Lyft from Willow Bend or the John Clark Stadium. But, for those who have been attacked, the resulting trauma can have life altering effects. According to the American Psychological Association, experiencing severe trauma can lead to:

• Unpredictable emotions
• Physical symptoms like nausea or headaches
• Flashbacks
• Inability to maintain relationships

These sorts of symptoms can be debilitating and may require years of counseling to overcome. Survivors of an assault are especially likely to develop PTSD if the assault was sexual in nature.

In addition to providing legal counsel. The right lawyer will stand with you through every part of your healing journey and can provide resources for rideshare assault survivors in Plano TX.

With over 31 years of experience, Plano injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw, have been a trusted ally in helping clients get justice for the violent and life altering crimes committed against them. Our client reviews demonstrate our compassion and effectiveness.

Surviving an attack changes you, and you deserve a compassionate team that understands that. You also deserve a level of Plano Texas rideshare assault compensation that reflects these changes. Our firm offers our services on a contingency fee basis, so the only time you see a bill is after we win your case. Our team is standing by 24/7 with staff available to take your call in both English AND Spanish.

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For more information:

• Statutes Capitol Texas
• TDLR Texas
• American Psychological Association