Why You Need an Oklahoma City Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawyer After an Uber/Lyft Attack

The convenience of rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft, is shadowed by a growing concern about the vulnerability of rideshare occupants in Oklahoma City. The large rideshare companies have altered hiring practices in an attempt to remove would-be assailants, and few passengers experience sexual assault. However, those that do suffer lasting injuries need a lawyer and a personal injury lawsuit in order to receive compensation for their losses.

The Oklahoma City rideshare assault attorneys at Carabin Shaw offer compassionate and high-quality legal services to their clients, so they can receive the compensation they deserve after a rideshare assault. We recommend that you read our client reviews, and find out how we’ve helped our clients receive monetary compensation following a personal injury lawsuit. Then call our toll-free number at 800-862-1260 to schedule a free consultation. We have someone available to speak to you 24/7.

It is common for victims of any type of assault to be reluctant to file a lawsuit for their injuries, but no victim should pay for their physical or emotional injuries. Hiring an Oklahoma City Uber/Lyft sexual assault lawyer ensures that you present a clear case to the judge or jury, and it allows you to maximize your claim.

An assault may cause multiple types of compensable damages, including:

• Medical costs
• Lost wages
• Loss of companionship
• Mental or emotional injury
• Cost of medical monitoring
• Future damages
• Attorney’s fees

An experienced lawyer helps you to identify your damages and value them at an appropriate monetary amount, so you aren’t left with any additional costs to endure in the future. Compensation may not make all of your injuries go away, but it typically aids in the healing process due to lessened financial stress.

Sexual assault attorneys in OKC are aware of the fact that rideshare companies like Uber or Lyft have limited liability when it comes to their driver’s actions. This is because the government classifies drivers in transportation network companies (TNCs) as independent contractors.

While an employer may have vicarious liability for its employee’s actions in a traditional employment relationship, they don’t have this liability when hiring independent contractors. However, rideshare companies are not immune to lawsuits.

An attorney may argue that a rideshare company was negligent in hiring practices, which require background checks. The company may have overlooked complaints or ignored safety protocols. Although rideshare companies have reduced liability, they are not completely absolved from responsibility.

There is a two-year statute of limitations in Oklahoma State for personal injury cases. That means you have two years after an injury to file your lawsuit. This may seem like a long time, but when you’re dealing with the aftermath of a sexual assault, it can pass quickly. The best thing to do is call an attorney as soon as you’re able to safely do so after your assault.

Hiring an attorney in a timely fashion helps the legal team to gather the required evidence for your case. It also gives more flexibility in the timeframe required for you to make decisions and recover from your sexual assault during the process.

One of the most important parts of finding a lawyer is knowing that you can trust them to do the job well. At Carabin Shaw, our team has decades of experience helping the victims of sexual assault to receive compensation for their losses.

We try to fulfill all our clients’ legal needs, which is why we have English- AND Spanish-speaking staff available to handle our cases. Additionally, we understand that legal expenses can add to the difficulties you are experiencing during this time. We offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t have to worry about upfront legal costs. If you want experienced legal advice that you can trust, call Carabin Shaw today.

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