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In Need of a Rideshare Physical and Sexual Assault Lawyer in Houston, TX?
At the Hollingsworth Law Firm, our Houston personal injury attorneys know that rideshare services have become a common form of transportation in Texas and nationwide. Millions of riders schedule rideshare services like Uber and Lyft for various reasons, including what they perceive as a safe door-to-door ride from pick up to drop off.
What is becoming more common is these companies facing criticism for reported sexual violence and physical assaults against riders, which have led many users to file Uber and Lyft lawsuits to pursue compensation for their injuries.
Here, we discuss why sexual and physical assaults may be occurring in rideshare vehicles and what you can do if you are a victim of these traumatic circumstances.
Why are Rideshare Physical and Sexual Assaults Occurring in Texas?
Common reasons rideshare physical and sexual assaults occur in Texas may include, but are not limited to:
- Opportunity for Isolation
Rideshare services often involve one-on-one interactions in a relatively private and enclosed space. This can create an opportunity for perpetrators to take advantage of the isolated environment, making it easier for them to commit acts of assault without immediate intervention.
- Anonymity
The relative anonymity of drivers and passengers in rideshare transactions can be a factor. Individuals may feel encouraged to engage in inappropriate or criminal behavior because they believe it is easier to escape identification or consequences.
- Insufficient Background Checks
While rideshare companies typically conduct background checks on their drivers, there may be cases where the checks are not thorough enough, allowing individuals with a history of violence or criminal behavior to become drivers.
- Impaired Riders
In some cases, passengers may be impaired, so they schedule a safe transportation alternative instead of driving. This can contribute to increased inappropriate or aggressive behavior from drivers who exploit the rider’s vulnerable state.
- Inadequate Safety Features
Rideshare companies must continually enhance and implement safety features within their apps and vehicles, including in-app emergency buttons, trip tracking, and driver/rider identification verification, which can help improve safety and security.
- Failure to Report and Address Incidents
In some cases, incidents of assault may go unreported or are not promptly addressed by rideshare companies. If there is a perception that reports will not lead to meaningful consequences, it may encourage perpetrators and contribute to additional sexual and physical assaults by drivers.
How Many Rideshare Sexual and Physical Assaults Have Been Reported?
According to a report from Uber, users reported nearly 6,000 sexual assault cases to the company over two years. Lyft has not released similar sexual assault data.
Uber’s report found in cases of “non-consensual sexual penetration,” passengers made up 92% of victims over that period.
As riders who drivers have sexually or physically assaulted continue to report the incidents, more lawsuits are being filed against the companies for failing to prevent these traumatic incidents from occurring.
If you or someone you know is a victim of Uber and Lyft sexual assault, physical assault, unwanted physical contact, indecent exposure, or rape, we can help you enforce your legal rights to hold the company accountable for their driver’s actions.
At Hollingsworth Law Firm, Our Houston Personal Injury Attorney Also Focuses on the Following Practice Areas:
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- Wrongful Death
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