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West Virginia Uber/Lyft assault lawsuits claim rideshare companies failed to protect passengers from abuse. Unprofessional drivers have been blamed for many sexual assaults and other wrongful conduct. (See our WV Uber Assault News)
As such, our West Virginia Uber/Lyft lawyers are filing sexual assault lawsuits for targeted passengers.
West Virginia Uber/Lyft Lawyers Advocate for Sexual Assault Victims
Our team of West Virginia Uber/Lyft attorneys has represented thousands of victims of corporate wrongdoing. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue assault compensation from rideshare companies like Uber or Lyft. We generally do not pursue criminal prosecution.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While money damages may be available to qualified passengers, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim West Virginia Uber/Lyft attorneys can make for assault compensation is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Follow this link for our latest information on Uber/Lyft assault multi-district litigation (MDL).
Our West Virginia Uber/Lyft lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm use of a qualified rideshare company and a driver assault. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
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West Virginia Uber/Lyft Lawsuits in State or Federal Court
WV Uber/Lyft assault lawsuits can be filed in state or federal court. Selecting a jurisdiction is generally based on: 1) whether all parties inhabit West Virginia, and 2) the severity of sexual assault injuries.
West Virginia State Uber-Lyft Assault Claims
When all parties reside in West Virginia, Uber/Lyft assault lawsuits of any magnitude can be filed in the State’s county courts (WV Courts Website). The West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth the State’s procedural law for rideshare company claims.
The State of West Virginia follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a West Virginia Uber/Lyft lawyer can recover damages for sexual assault provided the plaintiff is less than 50% at fault. However, the passenger’s financial award may be reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
4th Circuit Uber-Lyft Assault Claims in West Virginia
West Virginia is part of the Fourth Circuit of the federal court system, and individual Uber/Lyft assault lawsuits can be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Rideshare appeals are heard by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Provided the sexual assault injuries are severe, claims can be filed in this court against drivers nationwide.
However, federal Uber/Lyft lawsuits filed in West 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.)
For FAQ about the sexual assault litigation, please see our Uber/Lyft lawyers homepage.
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