Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyer

There have been cases wherein a Lyft driver attacks passengers, resulting in numerous injuries. Lyft has been hands off in these situations, causing various complaints and lawsuits. An assault by a Lyft driver is grounds for a claim against the company and the driver himself. Fortunately, our team of expert lawyers at Normandie Law Firm has been handling all kinds of Lyft cases for many years, and we have the experience required to secure you the compensation you deserve. You will not be subjected to anything other than the best treatment while we represent you.

Lyft Assault Situations

Despite the normalization of rideshare vehicles giving people rides to their destinations at all hours of the day and night, there are still inherent risks involved with getting in the car with a stranger. You do not know how reliable the individual is or how stable he is; he very well could be unbalanced and likely to assault you if he is in the mood or if something snaps.

Lyft also has not done the greatest job of ensuring that their drivers are completely harmless. Although they do have background checks for each driver, there are many individuals who simply slip through the cracks. The background checks are not particularly extensive and only go back a few years. There could be old crimes and such that are simply ignored.

Many times, individuals will call for Lyft rides when they have had too much to drink and are inebriated or intoxicated. This makes them very easy targets for assault; they can get robbed, beaten, and left somewhere other than their destination. Although Lyft can easily find out the identity of the driver, there does not seem to be a rush to alleviate these situations and provide the customers with peace of mind.

Some of the wrongs that have been carried out by Lyft drivers against passengers include:

• Verbal assault
• Sexual assault
• Sexual harassment
• Beating
• Punching
• Kicking
• Biting
• Scratching
• Battery
• Stabbing
• Victim is struck by the car
• Victim is slammed into walls, cars, pavement, and other objects

If a Lyft driver attacked the passenger, the passenger can sue Lyft for the assault of the Lyft driver. The individual can also sue the driver for assault and battery. We often receive questions that revolve around these points, some of which are outlined below.

A Lyft driver attacked me. What do I do?

You can start off by getting to a safe place so that you are not in any further danger. Some Lyft drivers have been known to go back to where they left the victims only to continue the assault. You should immediately seek police intervention or at least find a business where you are surrounded by other individuals if you were not dropped off at home. If you were left at home, lock all of your doors and contact the police.

What do I do if a Lyft driver hit me?

You should fight back to ensure that you are safe and try to escape to a safe area. Once there, you can contact the police for their assistance. They can hunt for the suspect if he has already taken off and they can take your statements. You can then take various routes and pursue legal action.

What are some damages you can sustain if the Lyft driver hit and injured you?

When a Lyft passenger gets assaulted by his driver, he could suffer various types of injuries. They can include the following:

• Broken bones
• Concussion
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Lacerations, cuts, abrasions, and bruises
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Crushing injuries
• Sprains and dislocations
• Torn muscles and nerve damage
• Stab wounds
• Burns
• Fractures

In physical assault cases against Lyft drivers, the extent of the injuries will be a large determining factor in the settlement value of the case.

My Lyft driver punched me. Can I sue Lyft?

Yes, you can sue Lyft if your Lyft driver punched you. Lyft has a responsibility to its customers; if the company does not provide a safe atmosphere where the customer will be free of harm, then it failed in its duty of care.

Can I sue Lyft if my Lyft driver assaulted me?

Yes, you can sue Lyft if your Lyft driver assaulted you, especially if it is shown that the driver has a history of assault or if the background check did not show his tendencies. Further, you can sue if there were multiple complaints about the driver and Lyft allowed him to continue driving. The company would then have willingly put other individuals in harm’s way.

Filing a Claim against Lyft

When a Lyft driver assaults a passenger, there are numerous options that can be followed. Legal action would consist of proving the negligence of the driver and of the company. In order to do so, you must show that you were owed a duty of care that was breached and that the breach led to an accident resulting in physical harm. If you were not physically harmed, you will not be able to file a claim.

Additionally, some people get confused over the type f lawsuit they can file. A Lyft driver physical assault lawsuit is an assault and battery claim. Assault is intimidating acts that threaten bodily harm, while battery is the physical violence portion of the act.

If you wish to file a lawsuit, you should make sure that you have ample evidence. This evidence can consist of photographs of your injuries, a receipt from the Lyft ride, eyewitness statements, and more. You should contact Lyft to alert them to the accident, call the police, and contact a Lyft passenger injury attorney to sue Lyft for a driver’s attack upon a passenger.

Restitution from a Lyft Driver Passenger Injury Lawsuit

A personal injury claim against the Lyft driver who harmed you and the company itself can yield coverage for expenses stemming from the incident. You will be able to receive various kinds of compensation, and an assault attorney for Lyft driver assault cases can make sure that you are treated fairly. We will work to bring you the maximum settlement available under the law. You may possibly get:

• Coverage of medical bills from the past and future, including for hospitalization fees, surgery costs, physical therapy costs, medication, and more
• Lost wages for days you were absent from work because of your injuries, and future lost wages for any days you will miss due to recovery
• Property damage for any personal items that were broken in the incident or that were lost
• Pain and suffering damages for PTSD, emotional scarring, fear, anxiety, psychological trauma, and more
• Punitive damages, which are awarded when a party is grossly negligent or intends to cause harm, but they are generally viewed as excessive and are seldom given out; only a skilled Lyft assault and battery lawyer will be able to secure them for your lawsuit
• Wrongful death expenses if a loved one was killed in an assault; these expenses could include funeral and burial costs, pre-death pain and suffering and medical bills, loss of consortium, loss of expected inheritance and savings, and more

Do not let yourself be driven into debt because of a fight with a Lyft driver. Let our law firm help you receive what you deserve. We will work to make sure that Lyft’s insurance company pays out exactly what they need to.

Time Limit to File a Lawsuit

Personal injury claims can be filed up to 2 years after the incident occurs. If you do not file it within that time frame, you will lose the opportunity to receive compensation for your damages and you will not be able to pursue any legal action in the future. It is important that you seek legal help as quickly as possible so that your claim will be filed on time. The longer you wait, the more likely it is that key evidence will disappear and that witness will forget crucial information.

However, you can be granted a temporary exception to the statute of limitations if you fit certain criteria. Underage individuals must only adhere to the statute once they turn 18, for example. If the Lyft driver left the state, the time limit would be halted until he returned. If you were so severely hurt and mentally or physically incapacitated after an incident, you would not have to adhere to the deadline until you returned to functioning health.

To learn more, speak with an attorney with experience in Lyft passenger injury lawsuits.

How Normandie Helps You

At Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles, we believe that you deserve the fairest treatment possible and that you should be fully covered for any expenses that resulted from a fight with a Lyft driver. Our lawyers are aggressive and will stop at nothing to secure you the compensation you deserve. If we feel that the insurance agency is not making a sufficient offer, we will take your case to court to fight for your rights.

Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We will always answer your questions and will provide you with legal advice at any given moment. If you wish to set up a legal consultation, feel free to do so by calling our Los Angeles offices. We will tell you more about the legal process and will tell you what we believe we can win for you with your lawsuit. Also, all of our consultations are completely confidential. None of your private details and case information will be shared with anyone outside of our offices.

If you wish to hire us to represent you, we will give you our zero fee guarantee. This promises that you will never have to pay any out of pocket expenses for our services. We will only get paid if we win your claim, and the expenses will come out of the settlement we win for you. If we lose, you will be off the hook and not have to pay us anything at all. We will cover the legal costs.

If you are in need of an experienced Los Angeles attorney who can handle Lyft driver assault cases, reach out to Normandie Law Firm today.