Glendale Rideshare Attorney

Assaulted in an Uber? Our Experienced Glendale Rideshare Attorneys Will Help You Get the Justice You Deserve 

Ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are popularly used for transportation in the Glendale area. Glendale residents use these ridesharing apps for their convenience, especially if they are planning to go out for a drink. Even though Uber and Lyft offer many benefits to its users, they do come along with some downsides. 

In 2022, Uber released their second safety report, which covered 2019 to 2020 data. Based on the information provided, a total of 101 fatalities were reported in 91 deadly Uber-related crashes. 42 percent of those who were killed were identified as vulnerable road users, 64 percent were pedestrians, 29 percent were third-party motorcyclists, and 7 percent were bicyclists or scooter riders. Physical and sexual assault were also reported by both drivers and riders. 

If you are a victim of an Uber or Lyft accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your losses. At West Coast Trial Lawyers, our Glendale Uber and Lyft attorneys have over 60 years of collective legal experience in handling personal injury cases. Our team has won over 5,000 cases and recovered more than $1 billion in settlements and judgements for our clients. Due to our achievements, we have been recognized as one of the top personal injury law firms in Glendale. 

To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation at our Glendale personal injury law firm, contact our 24/7 legal team by calling (818) 839-8800 or emailing [email protected].

Uber Assault Cases  

There are various types of Uber-related assault cases. These include: 

• Physical Assault. Physical altercations can happen when you least expect it, especially when you are taking an Uber. This could be caused by a drunk passenger or an inappropriate driver. To avoid these types of situations, Uber has built a feature in the app that will:
  • Record pick up time and routes.
  • Allow both the driver and the passenger to rate one another. 
  • Make payments through the Uber app.
  • Provide you with a panic button. When this feature was released it was only available in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego, and Washington, DC. Now, it is available in over 60 cities and counties in the United States.
  • Allow you to share your location with friends and family. 

• Sexual Assault. This is defined as sexual contact or behavior towards a victim. It is the most common issue that occurs on Uber trips. Intoxicated passengers usually use Uber to avoid drinking and driving. Unfortunately, they are targeted far more often than a sober individual since they are vulnerable while being under the influence of alcohol. In the United States, there have been nearly 103 Uber drivers that have been accused of sexual assault within the past four years. Common actions of sexual assault include:
  • Trying to touch a non-sexual body part.
  • Attempting to kiss a non-sexual body part. 
  • Attempting to touch a sexual body part.
  • Trying to kiss a sexual body part.
  • Non-consensual contact with a non-sexual body part.
  • Non-consensual contact with a sexual body part.  

• Sexual Misconduct. This is identified as an individual displaying any form of unwelcome sexual behavior. This includes:
  • Staring,
  • Leering,
  • Flirting,
  • Making comments about someone’s appearance,
  • Indecent exposure,
  • Soliciting sexual content, and
  • Explicit gestures.

How to Stay Safe When Taking an Uber