Sexually Assaulted by Uber Driver in a Foreign Country – Can I Sue?

Sexual assault continues to be an issue among rideshare companies. Unsuspecting passengers get in rideshare vehicles expecting to get to their destinations safely. Some drivers, however, take advantage of their positions and of their access to unsuspecting parties to attack them.

With Uber becoming more available in foreign countries, sexual assault incidents have started to occur in these foreign countries, leaving victims and their families unsure of their rights. If you were sexually assaulted by an Uber driver in a foreign country, whether the incident occurred in Mexico, Brazil, Panama, Colombia, France, Italy, South Africa, etc., you might have grounds to file a lawsuit against Uber.

Can I sue in the U.S. if I was assaulted in a foreign country? Can I sue in America for an Uber sexual assault that occurred in a foreign country? To get all the answers that you are looking for, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible.

Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including sexual assault claims. Here at Normandie Law Firm, we are not afraid to take on Uber or any other rideshare company. Our attorneys are ready to help you fight for your rights and help you recover the highest amount of compensation available for your Uber sexual assault claim.

If you are ready to discuss your claim with our attorneys, contact us as soon as possible.

Uber Sexual Assault

Unfortunately, Uber sexual assault is very common. The most common scenario of driver sexual assault consists of drivers stopping the vehicle in a remote or isolated location and attacking the victim. The victim might not be able to leave the vehicle because of the doors being locked, for instance, or might even be held at gunpoint.

Some examples of sexual assault include the following:

• Attempted rape
• Rape
• Unwanted touching, groping, and fondling
• Forcing the victim to perform sexual acts (like oral sex, for example)

Victims could suffer significant harm. In addition to the mental and emotional trauma that could lead to depression, anxiety, and PTSD, for instance, victims are also likely to suffer physical injuries, which could include the following: fractures; bruises; lacerations; internal injuries; damage to reproductive organs; wounds caused by weapons; etc. Unfortunately, some sexual assault incidents can be fatal.

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Do I Have a Case?

If you or a member of your family suffered sexual assault at the hands of an Uber driver in a foreign country, you might have a case. What are my rights? You have the right to sue if you were sexually assaulted by an Uber driver. This is because Uber has a duty to ensure that their drivers are cleared to work with passengers. They must subject all prospective drivers to background checks. They must also subject existing drivers to new background checks. In addition, they must ensure that they act accordingly when reports are made against drivers.

If they fail to ensure that their drivers can keep their passengers safe, then they are putting their passengers at risk of suffering harm, and they could be sued.

I was attacked in South Africa.

There are five cities in South Africa (Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg and Pretoria, and Port Elizabeth) in which Uber is available. If you were sexually assaulted by your Uber driver in South Africa, you could definitely sue Uber.

I was sexually assaulted in Italy.

If your Uber driver sexually assaulted you in Italy, you could file a sexual assault lawsuit against Uber. In Italy, Uber (specifically, Uber Black) is available in Rome and Milan. If your driver sexually assaulted you during a trip, you should take action as soon as possible.

I was sexually assaulted by my Uber driver in France.

In France, Uber is active in Paris. It offers UberX, UberPOOL, Berline (UberBLACK), UberGREEN, and UberACCESS. If your Uber driver in France sexually assaulted you, you may be able to file a lawsuit against Uber.

I was attacked by my Uber driver in Colombia.

In Colombia, Uber was illegal up until 2020, when it left the country and then returned with a new model. Currently, passengers have the options to rent a vehicle through Uber; the rental includes the driver. If you were sexually assaulted by your Uber driver in Colombia, you should explore your legal options as you could sue Uber for your sexual assault.

I was sexually assaulted by my Uber driver in Brazil.

Brazil is among the leading markers for Uber, coming in second right behind the U.S. If your Uber driver sexually assaulted you, you could sue. Yes, you could sue Uber even if your attack happened in Brazil.

My Uber driver in Panama sexually assaulted me.

In Panama, Uber is only available in Panama City. If you were sexually assaulted by your Uber driver in Panama, you could sue Uber for the harm that you suffered. You should explore your legal options as soon as possible.

My Uber driver in Mexico sexually assaulted me during my trip.

Uber is available in a number of cities in Mexico. If your Uber Mexico driver sexually assaulted you during a trip, you might have grounds to sue. You could file a sexual assault lawsuit against Uber.

So, can you file a lawsuit? Yes – you may be able to file a lawsuit in California if you were sexually assaulted by your Uber driver in a foreign country. San Francisco jurisdiction would apply, since that is where Uber is headquartered. You do not have to worry about being a U.S. citizen or even a U.S. resident – you could still sue for the sexual assault that you suffered at the hands of your Uber driver in a foreign country.

You Deserve to be Compensated

Based on the details surrounding your sexual assault lawsuit against Uber, you could be entitled to monetary compensation. You could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral and burial costs
• Punitive damages
• Legal expenses

For more information about what you could potentially recover if your lawsuit is successful, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Our Uber sexual assault lawyers are ready to handle your claim and help you recover the highest amount of compensation available.

Contact Normandie Law Firm Today

I need a law firm that can help me sue Uber for my sexual assault. If you are looking for a lawyer experienced in Uber sexual assault cases, you can definitely find what you are looking for here at Normandie Law Firm. Our attorneys are ready to evaluate your injury claim and help you recover the compensation that you are owed. Our lawyers are not afraid to sue Uber and fight for your rights after you were sexually assaulted by your Uber driver in a foreign country.

We are proud to offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our Uber sexual assault attorneys will provide you with all the information that you need to start or continue your claim. To benefit from these free legal services, do not hesitate to contact us immediately.

Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will not be required to pay upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. We also work on a strict contingency structure; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after winning their claims.

If you are ready to speak with our Uber sexual assault lawyers for help with your lawsuit against Uber, contact us today.

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