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Our Virginia Uber/Lyft lawyers file sexual assault lawsuits for rideshare abuse victims. Virginia Uber/Lyft lawsuits claim rideshare companies failed to perform adequate background checks on drivers or warn passengers of the sexual assault risk.
As such, VA rideshare passengers sexually assaulted by an Uber/Lyft driver may be eligible to claim a cash settlement.
Virginia Uber/Lyft Lawyers Advocate for Sexual Assault Victims
Our team of Virginia Uber/Lyft assault attorneys has 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 Virginia Uber/Lyft passengers 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 Virginia Uber/Lyft sexual assault 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 driver abuse. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
Contact our Virginia Uber/Lyft driver assault lawyers today.
Virginia Uber/Lyft Lawyers File Sexual Assault Lawsuits Statewide
4th Circuit Uber/Lyft Claims in Virginia
Virginia is part of the Fourth Circuit of the federal court system, and Uber/Lyft lawsuits can be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Abusive-driver appeals are heard by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.
However, federal Uber/Lyft lawsuits filed in Virginia may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a sexual assault Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order. (Follow this link for our additional information on 4th Circuit Uber/Lyft assault compensation.)
Virginia State Uber/Lyft Claims
Virginia Uber/Lyft lawyers can also file sexual assault lawsuits in the State’s county courts (VA Courts Website). Title 8.01 of the Code of Virginia sets forth the State’s Civil Remedies and Procedure law for passenger abuse claims.
The State of Virginia follows a pure contributory negligence rule. Accordingly, a Virginia Uber/Lyft lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by rideshare app companies provided the plaintiff does not share fault.
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