Indianapolis Uber & Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyers

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have exploded in popularity in recent years, with more than 1.7 million Americans currently driving for these types of services.  Though the vast majority of rideshare drivers are good people, some unscrupulous individuals have been permitted to enter the industry.  As a result, there have been a growing number of traffic accidents caused by reckless Uber and Lyft drivers, who put everyone on the road with them at risk of serious personal injury, along with a growing number of violent attacks and even sexual assaults against their passengers. 

At Hensley Legal Group, we believe that not only should sexual predators be prosecuted to fullest extent of the law, but also that their negligent employers should answer for the role that they played in putting innocent victims in jeopardy.  If you have been violated by an Uber or Lyft driver in the Indianapolis area, reach out to our Indianapolis Uber and Lyft sexual assault lawyers, who will do everything in their power to get you the compensation that you deserve. 

You can call us at (317) 472-3333, chat with us online, or fill out our contact form now for a complimentary case review with a dedicated Indianapolis Uber and Lyft sexual assault attorney. 

Troubling Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Statistics 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of five women will be sexually assaulted at some point, and a significant percentage of men may be sexually abused as well. 

Many actions could constitute sexual assault, which the United States Department of Justice defines as “…any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by Federal, tribal, or State law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent,” and its impact can last a lifetime.  Sadly, this affront to basic decency can occur at any place and at any time, and increasingly it is occurring during Uber and Lyft rides, with drivers taking advantage of the passengers who trusted them to get them home safely.   

In fact, Uber admitted to receiving 3,824 reports of “the five most severe categories of sexual assault” on its platform in 2019 and 2020, included 141 reports of rape.  Meanwhile, its main competitor Lyft was the subject of a lawsuit during this period in which nineteen women alleged that the company did not take sufficient precautions to keep its drivers from sexually assaulting them, then disregarded their complaints.  Furthermore, drivers for each company have been accused of engaging in sexual activity with drunk or otherwise impaired passengers, whose very intoxication made anything that happened nonconsensual, especially with somebody sober enough to drive. 

Fortunately, many of the perpetrators of Uber and Lyft sexual assaults have been tried and convicted for their crimes, which hopefully provided the passengers they abused with some consolation.  Nevertheless, Uber and Lyft have consistently endeavored to minimize their liability for these heinous incidents, frequently attempting to shield themselves with their drivers’ status as “independent contractors.” 

In the face of this appalling lack of accountability by giant corporations, abused rideshare passengers may find that they could benefit with skilled legal practitioners in their corner – like the Indianapolis Uber and Lyft sexual assault lawyers at Hensley Legal Group. 

How Our Indianapolis Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Attorneys Can Help 

If you hire Hensley, our Indianapolis Uber and Lyft sexual assault attorneys will comprehensively investigate your assault and everyone at fault for it, including your assailant’s employer, then establish valid claims and potentially file suit against them all within the time allotted by law. 

Next, we will move swiftly to secure the materials to build your claim, subpoenaing the rideshare company’s internal communications and documents to expose gaps in its vetting process and any foreknowledge of the driver’s misconduct if the situation warrants it. 

After putting together the strongest case possible, we will strive to negotiate a settlement that reflects what this company and its driver stole from you.  And if an offer is not tendered that is worthy of your claim, we are not afraid to go to trial for a verdict that is, unlike many of our competitors, who seldom, if ever, venture into a courtroom. 

Nothing can undo this terrible event, but Hensley is committed to getting you the resources you need for the journey of recovery ahead. 

Our Indianapolis Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyers Will Be Here for You 

Hensley Legal Group has been staunchly advocating for the wrongfully injured since the firm first opened its doors in 1998.  If you have been assaulted by an Uber or Lyft driver and subsequently insulted by an employer who refuses to accept blame, our Indianapolis Uber and Lyft sexual assault lawyers will be here for you.  

Schedule a free consultation with a seasoned Indianapolis Uber and Lyft sexual assault attorney by calling us at (317) 472-3333, chatting with us online, or filling out our contact form today.