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Our California Uber/Lyft lawyers file sexual assault lawsuits for rideshare abuse victims. California Uber/Lyft lawsuits claim rideshare companies failed to perform adequate background checks on drivers or warn passengers of the sexual assault risk.
As such, CA rideshare passengers sexually assaulted by an Uber/Lyft driver may be eligible to claim a cash settlement.
California Uber/Lyft Lawyers Advocate for Sexual Assault Victims
Our team of California 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 California 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 California 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 California Uber/Lyft driver assault lawyers today.
California Uber-Lyft Lawyers File Sexual Assault Lawsuits Statewide
9th Circuit Uber/Lyft Assault Claims in California
California is part of the Ninth 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 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
However, federal Uber/Lyft lawsuits filed in California 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 9th Circuit Uber-Lyft assault compensation.)
California State Uber/Lyft Assault Claims
California Uber/Lyft lawyers can also file sexual assault lawsuits in the State’s county courts (CA Courts website). Section 1714 of the California Civil Code sets forth the State’s procedural law for passenger abuse claims.
The State of California follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a California 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 passenger’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 ABC News 7 of San Francisco.
Pertinent claim filing information is provided below.
San Francisco Bay Area Courts for Northern CA Uber-Lyft Assault Lawsuits
San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Eureka area Uber and Lyft victims can file federal sexual assault lawsuits at these four (4) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (CAND website). Twenty-five (25) active judges and twelve (12) magistrates preside over the CAND’s resolution of driver assault claims.
In addition, the 15 million residents of Northern CA can file state court Uber and Lyft lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. This environmentally conscious community is a leader in innovation and progressive policy.
Bay Area
S.F. Bay Area Uber/Lyft riders include employees or family members of those working in Silicon Valley’s global technology hub. San Francisco Bay Area Uber and Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault lawsuits on their behalf in the County of San Francisco, San Mateo in Redwood City, Santa Clara in San Jose, Alameda in Oakland, and Contra Costa in Martinez, CA.
North Coast
North Coast Uber/Lyft riders include farmers or family of those growing of almonds, wine grapes and rice, supported by the adjacent Pacific Ocean, Russian River and Eel River. These waterbodies additionally support a robust fishing industry, as well as Redwood National and State Parks.
Sexual assault lawsuits can be filed by North Coast Uber/Lyft lawyers for victimized residents from the County of Sonoma in Santa Rosa, Marin in San Rafael, Monterey in Salinas, and Santa Cruz, CA.
Sacramento & Fresno Courts for Eastern CA Uber-Lyft Assault Lawsuits
Sacramento and Fresno 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 Eastern District of California (CAED website). Six (6) active judges, three (3) senior (semi-retired) judges, and twelve (12) magistrates preside over the CAED’s resolution of driver assault claims.
In addition, the 3 million residents of Eastern CA can file state court Uber and Lyft lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. The region’s unique geography accessible by rideshare includes the towering Sierra Nevada mountains, parts of the Mojave Desert, volcanic formations, and Lake Tahoe.
Sacramento Valley
Sacramento Valley Uber/Lyft riders include employees or family members of those working in government, healthcare, technology, and agriculture. The Valley’s rolling hills are home to the Sacramento River, which provides one-third of California’s water supply.
Sexual assault lawsuits can be filed by Sacramento Valley Uber/Lyft lawyers for victimized residents from the County of Sacramento, Solano in Fairfield, Yolo in Woodland and Davis, Butte in Chico and Shasta in Redding. Claims can additionally be filed for passengers assaulted in the County of Placer in Roseville, El Dorado in Placerville, and across California’s Sierra Nevada foothills.
San Joaquin Valley
S.J.V. Uber/Lyft riders include farmers or family of those who produce over 250 crops and supply a significant portion of the nation’s produce. Supported by the California Aqueduct, popular crops grown here include almonds, grapes, cotton, tomatoes, and citrus.
Notwithstanding its moniker as “the food basket of the world”, the region also produces a staggering 100 million barrels of oil per year.
San Joaquin Valley Uber/Lyft lawyers can file sexual assault lawsuits for victimized residents from the County of San Joaquin in Stockton, Stanislaus in Modesto, Fresno, Tulare in Visalia, and Kern in Bakersfield, CA.
Los Angeles Courts for Central CA Uber-Lyft Assault Lawsuits
Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside rideshare passengers can file federal sexual assault lawsuits at these three (3) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (CACD website). Twenty-eight (28) active judges, twelve (12) senior (semi-retired) judges, and twenty-three (23) magistrates preside over the CACD’s resolution of driver assault claims.
In addition, the 18.5 million residents of the Greater Los Angeles area can file state court Uber and Lyft lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. This high-energy community is primarily centered around the movie and TV entertainment industry. However, residents have recently been impacted by severe wildfires, causing many to flee.
Nevertheless, Los Angeles Uber and Lyft lawyers are still filing sexual assault lawsuits in the County of L.A. in Los Angeles, Orange in Santa Ana, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura, as well as for Inland Empire residents of Riverside and San Bernardino, CA.
San Diego Courts for Southern CA Uber-Lyft Assault Lawsuits
San Diego and Imperial 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 California (CASD website). Twenty-three (23) active judges, fourteen (14) visiting judges, and twelve (12) magistrates preside over the CASD’s resolution of driver assault claims.
In addition, the 3.8 million residents of the diverse San Diego border area can file state court Uber/Lyft assault lawsuits at the local San Diego County courthouse, as well as the Imperial County courthouse in El Centro, California.
California Sexual Assault Treatment Centers of Prominence
California Uber/Lyft lawyers rely on accurate medical records when pursuing a sexual assault claim. Prominent sexual violence treatment centers in California are known to produce some of the most professional and streamlined records in the state.
- UCLA Rape Treatment Center (Santa Monica)
- Violence Intervention Program at USC Medical Center (Los Angeles County)
- Peace Over Violence (Greater Los Angeles)
- Bay Area Women Against Rape (Alameda County)
- Orange County’s Waymakers
- WEAVE, Inc. (Sacramento)
- San Francisco Women Against Rape
- Rape Trauma Services (San Mateo County)
- Survivors Healing Center, for children (Santa Cruz)
- Roots Recovery for Sexual Trauma (Long Beach)
In addition, Trauma Recovery Centers (TRC), funded by California’s Victim Compensation Board, offer mental health treatment and case management to underserved crime victims, including sexual assault survivors.
Uber or Lyft passengers treated for sexual assault at a facility on our list should talk to a California rideshare lawyer without delay.
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