New York Uber and Lyft lawyers file sexual assault lawsuits.
New York Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyers
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Our New York Uber and Lyft lawyers file sexual assault lawsuits for rideshare abuse victims. New York 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 New York 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’ assailant, employer 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 New York Uber and Lyft riders can make for sexual assault compensation is one that is filed within the Statute of Limitations time period. (Follow this link for our latest information on the Uber-Lyft Multi-District Litigation.)
Our New York 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 New York rideshare assault lawyers today.
New York Rideshare Lawyers File Sexual Assault Cases Statewide
Federal Sexual Assault Claims in NY
New York is part of the Second Circuit of the U.S. Courts system, and appeals are heard by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. New York Uber-Lyft lawyers can file federal assault lawsuits at the 2nd 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 Second Circuit Uber-Lyft settlements.)
New York State Sexual Assault Claims
New Yorkers also have the right to file Uber-Lyft lawsuits in the State’s county courts (NY Courts website). NY Consolidated Laws, Civil Practice Law and Rules, set forth the State’s procedural law for personal injury claims.
The State of New York follows a pure comparative negligence model. Accordingly, a New York Uber and Lyft lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by a driver even if the sexual assault victim is up to 99% 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 NBC News 4 New York.
Pertinent claim filing information is provided below.
Albany & Syracuse Courts for Northern NY Uber-Lyft Assault Lawsuits
Uber and Lyft passengers from the Albany, Syracuse, Utica, Binghamton, and Plattsburgh areas can file federal sexual assault lawsuits at these five (5) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York (NDNY website). The NDNY is presided over by approximately five (5) active judges, four (4) senior (semi-retired) judges, and eight (8) magistrates.
In addition, the 6.4 million residents of Upstate NY can file state court Uber and Lyft lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
Central New York
Central NY’s rideshare passengers include members of its manufacturing, education and healthcare economy, supported by Carrier Corporation and Lockheed Martin, as well as Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Central New York Uber and Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault lawsuits in the County of Onondaga in Syracuse, Tompkins in Ithaca, Broome in Binghamton, and Oswego, as well as for Mohawk Valley residents from Oneida County in Utica.
Capital District
The Capital District’s rideshare passengers include government employees, as well as those engaged in education and research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), SUNY Albany, and semiconductor manufacturers GlobalFoundries and the Albany Nanotech Complex.
Capital District Uber and Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault claims on their behalf in the County of Rensselaer in Troy, Saratoga in Ballston Spa, Ulster in Kingston, Albany, Schenectady, and Catskill NY.
North Country
North Country’s rideshare passengers include nature-loving members of this tight-knit farming community, which is also home to Fort Drum. Uber and Lyft claims can be filed in the Adirondacks and Clinton County in Plattsburgh, the St. Lawrence Valley in Canton, and Jefferson County in Watertown, NY.
Buffalo & Rochester Courts for Western NY Uber-Lyft Assault Lawsuits
Buffalo and Rochester area Uber and Lyft victims can file federal sexual assault lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York (WDNY website). The WDNY is presided over by approximately five (5) active judges, four (4) senior (semi-retired) judges, and seven (7) magistrates.
In addition, the 2.6 million residents of Western NY can file state court Uber and Lyft lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
Niagara Frontier & Finger Lakes
Western New York’s rideshare passengers enjoy the Great Lakes and Niagara Falls, and find inspiration in its industrial history and Rust Belt resilience. To wit, Niagara Frontier Uber and Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault lawsuits in the County of Erie in Buffalo and Niagara in Lockport, as well as for Finger Lakes residents from the County of Monroe in Rochester and Ontario in Canandaigua, NY.
NYC & Hudson Valley Courts for Southern NY Uber-Lyft Assault Lawsuits
Manhattan, Westchester, and Poughkeepsie area Uber and Lyft victims can file federal sexual assault lawsuits at these three (3) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY website). The SDNY is presided over by approximately twenty-eight (28) active judges, sixteen (16) senior (semi-retired) judges, and seventeen (17) magistrates.
In addition, the 3 million residents of Manhattan and the Bronx, as well as the 1.3 million residents of Hudson Valley, can file state court Uber and Lyft lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
Specifically, NYC Uber and Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault lawsuits in Lower Manhattan and on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, where rideshare passengers are employed in bustling corporate offices. Claims can additionally be filed for Uber and Lyft passengers in the quaint Hudson Valley Counties of Westchester in White Plains, Rockland in New City, Orange in Goshen, and Dutchess in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Brooklyn, Queens & Long Island Courts for Eastern NY Uber-Lyft Lawsuits
Uber and Lyft passengers from the NYC and Long Island areas can file federal sexual assault lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY website). The EDNY is presided over by approximately sixteen (16) active judges, fifteen (15) senior (semi-retired) judges, sixteen (16) magistrates, and two (2) visiting judges.
In addition, residents of Eastern New York can file state court rideshare lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. Specifically, Long Island Uber and Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault claims in the County of Kings in Downtown Brooklyn, Queens in Jamaica, Richmond in Staten Island, Nassau in Mineola, and Suffolk in Central Islip, NY.
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