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Our New York Uber/Lyft lawyers file sexual assault lawsuits for rideshare abuse victims. New York Uber/Lyft lawsuits claim rideshare companies failed to perform adequate background checks on drivers or warn passengers of the sexual assault risk.
As such, NY rideshare passengers sexually assaulted by an Uber/Lyft driver may be eligible to claim a cash settlement.
New York Uber/Lyft Lawyers Advocate for Sexual Assault Victims
Our team of New York 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 New York 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 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 driver abuse. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
Contact our New York Uber/Lyft driver assault lawyers today.
New York Uber-Lyft Lawyers File Sexual Assault Lawsuits Statewide
2nd Circuit Uber/Lyft Assault Claims in New York
New York is part of the Second Circuit of the federal court system, and individual Uber/Lyft assault lawsuits can be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Abusive-driver appeals are heard by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
However, federal Uber/Lyft lawsuits filed in New York 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 2nd Circuit Uber-Lyft assault compensation.)
New York State Uber/Lyft Assault Claims
New York Uber/Lyft lawyers can also file sexual assault lawsuits in the State’s county courts (NY Courts website). Civil Practice Law and Rules, found in New York Consolidated Laws, set forth the State’s procedural law for passenger abuse claims.
The State of New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a New York Uber/Lyft lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by rideshare companies regardless of what portion of fault may be assigned to the plaintiff. However, the assault victim’s recovery is reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
Follow this link for a report on faulty activity associated with rideshare apps published 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 (NYND website). Five (5) active judges, four (4) senior (semi-retired) judges, and eight (8) magistrates preside over the NYND’s resolution of driver assault claims.
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
Uber/Lyft riders from Central NY include employees or family members working in manufacturing, education and healthcare economy. These local industries are supported by Carrier Corporation and Lockheed Martin, as well as Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Central New York Uber/Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault lawsuits for victimized residents from 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
Uber/Lyft riders from NY’s Capital District 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/Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault lawsuits 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 Uber/Lyft passengers include nature-loving members of this tight-knit farming community, which is also home to Fort Drum. NY Uber/Lyft assault lawsuits can be filed for victimized residents from the Adirondacks and Clinton County in Plattsburgh, the St. Lawrence Valley in Canton, and Jefferson County in Watertown.
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 (NYWD website). Five (5) active judges, four (4) senior (semi-retired) judges, and seven (7) magistrates preside over the NYWD’s resolution of driver assault claims.
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 (NYSD website). Twenty-eight (28) active judges, sixteen (16) senior (semi-retired) judges, and seventeen (17) magistrates preside over the NYSD’s resolution of driver assault claims.
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 (NYED website). Sixteen (16) active judges, fifteen (15) senior (semi-retired) judges, sixteen (16) magistrates, and two (2) visiting judges preside over the NYED’s resolution of driver assault claims.
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.
New York Sexual Assault Treatment Centers of Prominence
New York Uber/Lyft lawyers rely on accurate medical records when pursuing a sexual assault claim. Prominent sexual assault treatment centers in New York are known to produce some of the most professional and streamlined records in the state.
- Crime Victims Treatment Center (New York City)
- Bellevue Hospital Center – Rape Crisis and Victim Services (Manhattan)
- NY Presbyterian Hospital – DOVE Program (Domestic & Other Violence Emergencies) (Manhattan)
- Mount Sinai Health System – SAVI (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention) offers free, confidential counseling, advocacy, and survivor empowerment services, extending support beyond immediate medical needs.
- Kings County Hospital Center – SAFE Program Center of Excellence (Brooklyn)
- Safe Horizon
- Womankind (formerly NYAWC) specifically for Asian survivors of sexual violence
- New York State DOH–Approved Rape Crisis Programs
Uber/Lyft passengers treated for sexual assault at a facility on our list should talk to a New York rideshare lawyer without delay.
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