Unfortunately, sexual assault is a major issue in rideshare. Passengers have been subject to sexual abuse time and time again. Did you suffer sexual abuse at the hands of your Uber driver? If so, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit against Uber for the harm that you suffered. It is likely that you have many questions about your right to sue – including the total length of time that you have to file your lawsuit. Here at our law firm, our lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to understand your legal options and file your claim on time.
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with decades of experience handling all sorts of personal injury claims, always committed to fighting for the rights of our clients and getting them the highest recovery possible. Our lawyers have experience in claims against rideshare services, like Uber. Our lawyers are not afraid to take on Uber and fight for your right to recovery the payout that you are owed.
The Most Common Question Our Law Firm Gets
Our experts are often contacted with a number of questions after rideshare incidents, these include sexual assault incidents at the hands of Uber drivers. By far, the most questions revolve around the total length of time that claimants have to take legal action.
- How long do I have to file a sexual abuse case against Uber?
- How much time do I have to file my claim?
- Is my Uber sexual abuse claim subject to a deadline?
- What is the statute of limitation for filing a lawsuit against Uber for sexual assault?
- What is the statute of limitations for suing Uber for sexual abuse by a driver?
Below, you can find all the answers that you are looking for.
The General Statute of Limitations for Uber Incidents
Uber incidents, including car accidents, pedestrian accidents, etc., are normally subject to a statute of limitations set by state law. In California, for example, injury claims are typically subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants only have two years to file a lawsuit, with a few exceptions. However, sexual assault and sexual abuse claims are not subject to this statute of limitations.
The Statute of Limitations for Uber Sexual Assault
What is the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit for sexual assault against Uber? Based on California law, victims of sexual assault have 10 years from the date of the incident to file a civil lawsuit for sexual assault. What does this mean? Because sexual assault claims are subject to a 10-year statute of limitations, claimants can have up to 10 years to file a civil lawsuit.
Even though you could have up to 10 years to pursue your civil lawsuit for sexual assault, you should not wait so long to take action. When pursuing any claim, it is important to act promptly – doing so will ensure that your claim will resolve as soon as possible and that you will recover the payout that you are owed. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your Uber sexual assault claim, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file your claim on time.
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The Importance of Filing Your Claim on Time
Why is it so important to file your Uber sexual assault claim on time? Unfortunately, you can lose your right to file a lawsuit if you do not file your claim on time. As mentioned above, you could have up to 10 years to file your lawsuit. In addition, some exceptions to the statute of limitations could apply, which could potentially toll (or pause) the time that you have to sue. Regardless, you should aim to file your claim as quickly as possible. Here at our law firm, our lawyers are ready to evaluate your situation and make sure that your claim is filed on time.
Can I Sue Uber for Sexual Assault?
Yes – if you suffered sexual abuse at the hands of an Uber driver, you could definitely have grounds to file a lawsuit against Uber. Your right to sue for the harm that you or a loved one suffered will be based on Uber’s negligence – more specifically, for negligently hiring drivers that do not pass background checks, for failing to respond appropriately to reports of misconduct made against drivers, and for ignoring allegations and reports of sexual misconduct, for example. So, although you could definitely pursue a civil lawsuit against the driver that attacked you, you could also sue Uber for the harm that you suffered.
Your Right to Compensation
Of course, if you file your lawsuit on time and it is ultimately successful, you could be entitled to recover monetary compensation. What could you recover? Based on the details surrounding your Uber driver sexual assault lawsuit, you could be eligible to recover compensation for your sexual assault. What could you recover? Some of the type of compensation that you could be eligible to receive could include the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
Undeniably, sexual abuse can have lasting consequences. Victims are likely to need medical care, sometimes extensive medical care, therapy for the mental/emotional harm resulting from the incident, etc. For more information about what you could be eligible to recover if your lawsuit is successful, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to fight for your right to recover the highest payout available for your claim.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
Here at our law firm, our lawyers are more than ready to take on Uber and fight for your right to win the payout that you are owed after your sexual assault at the hands of an Uber driver. If you have any further questions about your legal options or the length of time that you have to sue for sexual assault or sexual abuse at the hands of an Uber driver, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way and make sure that you are awarded the highest settlement possible. We are proud to offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to provide you with all the information to successfully file your Uber sexual abuse claim on time. To benefit from these free legal services, contact us at your earliest convenience.
Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients will never have to worry about paying upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, we work on contingency; this means that our clients will not be required to pay any upfront legal fees whatsoever until after their claims are successful. If you do not win, you will simply not be required to pay anything.
If you are ready to discuss your legal options with our experts here at the Normandie Law Firm, contact us today.
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