There is no doubt that sexual assault, and sexual misconduct in general, is a huge problem in Uber and the entire rideshare industry. If you were the victim of sexual assault during an Uber ride, you definitely have the right to take legal action and file a sexual assault lawsuit against Uber. The first step, and perhaps the most important step in doing so is reporting the incident to Uber.
How to Report a Driver for Sexual Assault to Uber
To file online, you will need to go to Uber’s help site. You will see four options, the last one being “Report a serious incident with a driver.” Click this option. You will then need to answer any of the prompts that appear with the selection that most fits your situation. At the end, you should see fields that you will need to fill, with your contact information, your email, phone number, and a description of the incident. After submitting this, Uber should contact you soon.
You can also use Uber’s mobile app to file your report. Access the menu on one of the top corners of your screen and tap on “Help.” Select your last trip; on the “Trip Details” page, you should scroll down and tap “Report Safety Issue.” Although there is no option for sexual assault, you can continue to select “report a safety incident involving a driver” and scroll down to the text field to enter a description and then submit. You can also select “Safety Incident Reporting Line” to be connected to Uber via phone.
Unfortunately, the reporting process can appear to be complicated and confusing. Even if you make a wrong selection, all reports are reviewed, and someone will contact you. For more information about how to report a driver for sexual assault to Uber, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm today.
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Filing a Police Report
Filing a police report is also very important. You should file your police report as soon as possible. Depending on the police department, you might need to visit a station in person to make a report. However, some police departments have the option to file a report online or even over the phone.
Requesting a Rape Kit – and Other Medical Care
If you were raped by the Uber driver during a ride, it is essential that you have a rape kit performed. A rape kit allows experts to gather forensic evidence that can be used to identify and confirm the identity of the attacker. You can request a rape kit at a police department while you are making your report or at a hospital. If you choose to go directly to a hospital, the hospital staff can actually help you with filing the police report (i.e., someone will come to the hospital).
If you suffered any other injuries during the sexual assault, it is important that you seek medical care immediately. Remember to take photos of your injuries before and after treatment. Also remember to keep all medical records.
Your Right to Sue
If you were sexually assaulted by an Uber driver during a ride, you can definitely file a lawsuit against Uber. Whether Uber failed to perform a background check, failed to update a background check, or failed to take action after receiving reports from other passengers, for example, then Uber could be held accountable for the actions of the driver. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a lawsuit after you were sexually assaulted by an Uber driver, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately.
Contact Us Today
Here at Normandie Law Firm, our Uber sexual assault lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file your sexual assault lawsuit against Uber after you were sexually attacked by an Uber driver. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of sexual assault claims, and we have also successfully handled Uber sexual assault claims in the past. We are ready to help you take action after you were sexually assaulted by an Uber driver.
We offer free legal services, some of which include free consultations and free second opinions. Our experts will be available to answer your questions and provide you with all the information that you need regardless of whether you are starting or continuing your Uber lawsuit.
Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for our legal services. We also work on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until their lawsuits are successful. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying any legal costs.
If you are ready to speak with our lawyers about your Uber driver sexual assault lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately.
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