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Our New Jersey Uber/Lyft lawyers file sexual assault lawsuits for rideshare abuse victims. New Jersey Uber/Lyft lawsuits claim rideshare companies failed to perform adequate background checks on drivers or warn passengers of the sexual assault risk. (See our NJ Uber Assault News)
As such, NJ rideshare passengers sexually assaulted by an Uber/Lyft driver may be eligible to claim a cash settlement.
New Jersey Uber/Lyft Lawyers Advocate for Sexual Assault Victims
Our team of New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey 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 New Jersey Uber/Lyft driver assault lawyers today.
New Jersey Uber/Lyft Lawyers File Sexual Assault Lawsuits Statewide
3rd Circuit Uber/Lyft Assault Claims in New Jersey
New Jersey is part of the Third Circuit of the federal court system, and Uber/Lyft assault lawsuits can be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Abusive-driver appeals are heard by the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.
However, federal Uber/Lyft lawsuits filed in New Jersey 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 3rd Circuit Uber/Lyft assault compensation.)
New Jersey State Uber/Lyft Assault Claims
New Jersey Uber/Lyft lawyers can also file sexual assault lawsuits in the State’s county courts (NJ Courts Website). The New Jersey Rules of Court sets forth the State’s procedural law for passenger abuse claims.
The State of New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a New Jersey Uber/Lyft lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by rideshare app companies provided the plaintiff is less than 51% at fault. However, the passenger’s recovery is reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
New Jersey Courts for Driver Assault Claims
District of New Jersey sexual assault lawyers file 3rd Circuit Uber/Lyft lawsuits at three federal courthouses. NJD’s resolution of rideshare app claims is presided over by 37 judges. (NJD Website)
- Trenton
- Newark
- Camden
In addition, the 9.5 million residents of New Jersey can file a state Uber/Lyft lawsuit at their nearby county court.
Newark Uber/Lyft Lawsuits in Northern NJ
North Jersey rideshare passengers include families working in transportation, logistics, and finance, as well as healthcare and education.
Newark Uber/Lyft lawyers file driver assault lawsuits on their behalf in Essex County, as well as Hudson in Jersey City, Bergen in Hackensack, Passaic in Paterson, and Union in Elizabeth, NJ. In addition, New Jersey Uber/Lyft attorneys can file a driver assault lawsuit at the courts of Middlesex County in New Brunswick, Morris in Morristown, and Sussex in Newton.
Trenton Uber/Lyft Lawsuits in Central NJ
Central Jersey rideshare passengers include families working in NJ state government and public service.
Trenton Uber/Lyft lawyers file driver assault lawsuits on their behalf in Mercer County, as well as Warren in Belvidere, NJ. In addition, Raritan Valley Uber/Lyft lawyers can file a driver assault lawsuit at the courts of Somerset County in Somerville, Hunterdon in Flemington, Monmouth in Freehold Borough, and Ocean in Toms River, NJ.
Camden Uber/Lyft Lawsuits in Southern NJ
South Jersey rideshare passengers include families working in healthcare and education. Local institutions include Cooper University Hospital as well as Rutgers University’s Camden campus.
New Jersey Uber/Lyft attorneys file driver assault lawsuits on their behalf in Camden County, as well as Salem, and Gloucester in Woodbury. Additionally, a Camden Uber/Lyft lawyer can file a driver assault lawsuit at the courts of Cumberland County in Bridgeton, Atlantic City, Mays Landing, and Cape May Court House.
Pinelands rideshare lawyers file sexual assault lawsuits at the courts of Burlington County in Mount Holly, NJ.
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