Rideshare Assault Litigation
Justice for Victims of Rideshare Sexual Assault
Titan Legal LLC represents survivors of sexual assault and violence involving rideshare platforms such as Uber and Lyft. We are a national law firm dedicated to holding these companies accountable for failing to protect riders from foreseeable harm and for neglecting to screen, monitor, and supervise drivers entrusted with passenger safety.
Rideshare companies built billion-dollar businesses on promises of convenience and trust — yet countless passengers have suffered unimaginable trauma due to preventable assaults. Our firm fights to ensure that survivors are heard, believed, and compensated for what they've endured. We pursue claims that not only seek financial recovery but also drive corporate reform and public safety improvements.
Practice Areas: Sexual Assault | Personal Injury | Negligence | Product Liability | Civil Rights
Our Mission
Rideshare companies built billion-dollar businesses on promises of convenience and trust — yet countless passengers have suffered unimaginable trauma due to preventable assaults.
Our firm fights to ensure that survivors are heard, believed, and compensated for what they've endured. We pursue claims that not only seek financial recovery but also drive corporate reform and public safety improvements.
Who May Have a Claim
You may qualify to participate in the Rideshare Sexual Assault Litigation if you:
- Were sexually assaulted or attacked by an Uber or Lyft driver during or immediately after a ride
- Reported the assault to law enforcement or the rideshare company
- Experienced negligence in driver background checks, rider safety protocols, or corporate response
- Have suffered physical, emotional, or psychological trauma as a result
Important Note:
Even if an assault occurred years ago, you may still have legal rights under mass tort or negligence laws. Our attorneys can evaluate your claim confidentially and at no cost.
Our Legal Approach
Titan Legal's attorneys collaborate with leading trauma-informed professionals and national litigation partners to:
- Build a comprehensive case file for each survivor — documenting every aspect of the incident and its impact
- Investigate the rideshare company's hiring and safety failures — examining background check procedures, safety protocols, and corporate policies
- Preserve electronic data and GPS evidence from the rideshare platform — securing critical trip data, communications, and location information
- Pursue coordinated claims in state, federal, or multidistrict litigation (MDL) — leveraging collective strength while maintaining individual representation
- Seek damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages where appropriate — ensuring comprehensive compensation for all harm suffered
Confidential & Compassionate Representation
Every consultation with Titan Legal is strictly confidential. We understand that coming forward after sexual assault takes extraordinary courage. Our team provides a safe and respectful environment — we never pressure clients, and survivors remain in full control of their decisions at every step.
No Fees Unless We Win
Titan Legal represents survivors on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no upfront costs. We are only paid if and when we recover compensation for you.
Viable Legal Theories & Claims
Negligence
Duty: Rideshare companies owe a duty of reasonable care to protect passengers from foreseeable harm
Breach: Failure to implement adequate background checks, safety protocols, and driver monitoring
Causation: Company's failures directly enabled the assault to occur
Damages: Physical injuries, emotional trauma, medical expenses, lost wages
Negligent Hiring & Retention
Companies failed to conduct proper background checks or ignored red flags in driver history
Continued to employ drivers with known safety violations or concerning behavior
Inadequate screening processes allowed dangerous individuals access to vulnerable passengers
Negligent Supervision
Failure to monitor driver conduct and respond to complaints
Inadequate safety measures during rides
No effective system to prevent or detect driver misconduct
Product Liability
Defective safety features in app design
Inadequate emergency assistance systems
Failure to warn passengers of known risks
Fraudulent Misrepresentation
False claims about safety measures and background checks
Deceptive marketing about rider protection
Concealment of known safety risks
Punitive Damages
Willful disregard for passenger safety
Prioritizing profits over protection
Pattern of ignoring safety concerns
Evidence Collection & Preservation
Critical Evidence Categories
Rideshare Platform Data
Preserve Immediately:
Law Enforcement & Medical Records
- Police reports and incident documentation
- Sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE) reports
- Emergency room records
- Medical treatment documentation
- Counseling and therapy records
- Psychiatric evaluations
Critical Practice Tip:
Immediately send preservation letters to the rideshare company demanding retention of all trip data, GPS records, driver communications, and background check information. This data can be automatically deleted after short retention periods.
Discovery Targets
- Driver Background: Criminal history checks, driving records, prior complaints
- Company Policies: Safety protocols, training materials, response procedures
- Prior Incidents: Similar complaints against the same driver or platform-wide
- Internal Communications: Company knowledge of safety risks
- Safety Audits: Third-party assessments and recommendations
Damages Framework
Economic Damages
- Medical Expenses: Emergency care, ongoing therapy, psychiatric treatment, medication costs
- Future Medical Care: Long-term counseling, trauma therapy, life care planning
- Lost Wages: Time off work for treatment, court proceedings, and recovery
- Lost Earning Capacity: Diminished ability to work due to psychological trauma
- Relocation Costs: Moving expenses if survivor needs to relocate for safety or mental health
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and Suffering: Physical and emotional anguish from the assault
- Emotional Distress: PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Inability to engage in normal activities
- Loss of Consortium: Impact on intimate relationships
- Humiliation and Embarrassment: Ongoing psychological impact
Punitive Damages
Available when the rideshare company's conduct demonstrates:
- Willful and wanton disregard for passenger safety
- Conscious indifference to known risks
- Fraudulent concealment of safety failures
- Prioritizing profits over foreseeable harm to passengers
Maximizing Damages
Comprehensive documentation of all impacts — physical, emotional, financial, and social — is essential to securing full compensation. Work with trauma-informed medical and mental health professionals who can properly document the scope of harm.
Client Intake & Case Evaluation
Initial Screening Questions
- Date and location of incident? (Verify statute of limitations)
- Which rideshare platform? (Uber, Lyft, other TNC)
- Nature of assault? (Sexual assault, physical assault, attempted assault)
- Was incident reported? (Law enforcement, rideshare company, medical exam)
- Trip details preserved? (Receipt, driver info, GPS data)
- Medical treatment received? (Emergency care, ongoing therapy)
- Current impact? (Physical injuries, PTSD, work/life disruption)
- Prior contact with driver? (First ride, repeated driver, concerning behavior)
Evidence Preservation Instructions
Immediately instruct clients to:
- Do not delete the rideshare app or trip history
- Screenshot all ride details, receipts, and driver information
- Preserve all communications with the rideshare company
- Request account data under GDPR/CCPA if applicable
- Document all medical treatment and counseling
- Keep a journal of symptoms and impacts
- Avoid discussing case on social media
Strong Case Indicators:
- Clear documentation of the assault (police report, medical records)
- Preserved trip data and driver information
- Evidence of company's knowledge of driver's prior misconduct
- Documented safety failures or inadequate background checks
- Severe and ongoing psychological trauma
- Prompt reporting to authorities and rideshare company
- Corroborating evidence (witnesses, surveillance, texts)
Trauma-Informed Intake
When working with sexual assault survivors:
- Allow survivor to control pace and detail level of discussion
- Never pressure for information they're not ready to share
- Provide referrals to counseling and support services
- Explain all legal processes and options clearly
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Be prepared for delayed disclosure and processing
Take the First Step Toward Justice
If you or a loved one were sexually assaulted by an Uber or Lyft driver, Titan Legal LLC can help. Your voice matters — and your case can make a difference.
- •Client Referrals: Connect qualified clients with attorneys handling these cases
- •Co-Counsel Arrangements: Associate with lead counsel on complex cases
- •Discovery Sharing: Coordinate discovery efforts and share relevant documents
- •Expert Witness Resources: Access to vetted experts
Referral Fee Structure
Standard referral arrangements follow state bar ethics rules.
All referrals handled confidentially in compliance with state bar rules and client confidentiality requirements.