Illinois Uber and Lyft lawyers file sexual assault lawsuits.
Illinois Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyers
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Our Illinois Uber and Lyft lawyers file sexual assault lawsuits for rideshare abuse victims. Illinois Uber and Lyft lawsuits claim rideshare companies failed to perform adequate background checks on drivers or warn passengers of the sexual assault risk.
As such, rideshare passengers sexually assaulted by an Uber or Lyft driver may be eligible to claim a cash settlement.
Uber and Lyft Failed to Protect Passengers
Our team of Illinois Uber and Lyft sexual assault attorneys have represented thousands of victims of dangerous consumer products. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue compensation from rideshare companies and their affiliates, and do not file claims against our clients’ assailants, employers or medical providers.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While compensation may be available to qualified rideshare claimants, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim Illinois Uber and Lyft riders can make for sexual assault compensation is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. (Follow this link for our latest information on the Uber-Lyft Multi-District Litigation.)
Our Illinois Uber and Lyft sexual abuse lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm the use of a qualified rideshare company and the occurrence of a related assault. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
Contact our Illinois rideshare assault lawyers today.
Illinois Rideshare Lawyers File Sexual Assault Cases Statewide
Federal Sexual Assault Claims in IL
Illinois is part of the Seventh Circuit of the U.S. Courts system, and appeals are heard by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Illinois Uber and Lyft lawyers can file federal assault lawsuits at the 7th Circuit’s local U.S. District Court. However, these cases may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order. (Click here for our additional information on Seventh Circuit Uber-Lyft settlements.)
Illinois State Sexual Assault Claims
Illinoisans also have the right to file Uber and Lyft lawsuits in the State’s county courts (IL Courts website). IL Compiled Statutes, Chapter 735, sets forth the State’s procedural law for personal injury claims.
The State of Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule with a 51% threshold. Accordingly, an Illinois Uber and Lyft lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by a driver provided the sexual assault victim is less than 50% at fault. However, the victim’s recovery is reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
Click here to view rideshare assault information reported by ABC News 7 of Chicago.
Pertinent claim filing information is provided below.
Northern IL Courts for Chicago & Rockford Uber-Lyft Assault Lawsuits
Chicago and Rockford area Uber and Lyft passengers can file federal sexual assault lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (NDIL website). The NDIL is presided over by approximately thirty-four (34) active judges and fourteen (14) magistrates.
In addition, the 9.8 million residents of Northern IL can file state court Uber and Lyft lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
While Northern Illinois features rolling hills, river valleys, and Lake Michigan, it is also a global hub that employs Uber and Lyft passengers in finance, technology, and commerce. Residents of this cosmopolitan region can file rideshare sexual assault lawsuits in the County of Cook in Chicago, DuPage in Wheaton, Kane in Geneva, Kendall in Yorkville, DeKalb in Sycamore, and throughout the Aurora and Naperville area. Claims can additionally be filed for Uber and Lyft passengers from Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Elgin, Hammond, and Cicero, IL.
Uber and Lyft lawsuits are further being filed in the County of Winnebago in Rockford, McHenry in Woodstock, and Lake in Waukegan, as well as Will in Joliet, LaSalle in Ottawa and Whiteside in Morrison, IL.
Central IL Courts for Springfield & Peoria Uber-Lyft Assault Lawsuits
Springfield, Peoria, Urbana and Rock Island area Uber and Lyft passengers can file federal sexual assault lawsuits at these four (4) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois (CDIL website). The CDIL is presided over by approximately seven (7) active judges, one (1) senior (semi-retired) judge, and one (1) magistrate.
In addition, the 2 million residents of Central IL can file state court Uber and Lyft lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. Specifically, Central Illinois Uber and Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault lawsuits in Peoria as well as Sangamon County in Springfield, IL.
West-Central Illinois
West-Central Illinois, which thrives on its river trade, agriculture, and historical charm, maintains a rural and small-town identity. However, Uber and Lyft lawyers can additionally file claims here in the County of Rock Island near Moline, Adams in Quincy, McDonough in Macomb, Fulton in Lewistown, Knox in Galesburg, and Tazewell in Pekin, IL.
East-Central Illinois
East-Central Illinois, which is more urbanized and may see a higher rate of rideshare use, is driven by education and innovation helmed by the University of Illinois. The diverse group of residents here can file Uber and Lyft cases in the County of Champaign in Urbana, McLean in Bloomington-Normal, Macon in Decatur, Vermilion in Danville, Coles in Charleston, and Iroquois in Watseka, IL.
Southern IL Courts for East St. Louis Uber-Lyft Assault Lawsuits
East St. Louis and Benton area Uber and Lyft passengers can file federal sexual assault lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (SDIL website). The SDIL is presided over by approximately five (5) active judges and three (3) magistrates.
In addition, the 1.3 million residents of Southern IL can file state court Uber and Lyft lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
Southwestern Illinois
Southwestern Illinois, bordering the Mississippi River and populated by the urbanized Metro East, has an industrial and retail economy that employs Uber and Lyft passengers in the nearby city of St. Louis. Uber and Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault lawsuits here in the County of St. Clair in Belleville and Madison in Edwardsville, as well as Macoupin in Carlinville, Randolph in Chester and Monroe in Waterloo, IL.
Southeastern Illinois
Southeastern Illinois features flatter terrain and the Wabash and Ohio Rivers. As such, its economy includes rideshare users working in agriculture, coal mining, and outdoor tourism around Shawnee National Forest and Cave-in-Rock State Park. Residents here can have their Uber and Lyft claims filed in the County of Franklin County in Benton, Jackson in Murphysboro and Little Egypt, Jefferson in Mount Vernon, Marion in Salem, Effingham, and Fayette in Vandalia, IL.
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