Attorney Bret Stanley represents riders and drivers. If you have been physically assaulted in an Uber, call 855-544-1025 to see how you may receive financial compensation. Start your case today.
Uber Assault Attorney
When you use Uber, as a rider or driver, you have the right to expect safety. If you are harmed, an Uber assault lawyer can help you investigate and take legal action. You deserve justice, and you may deserve a monetary payment for your damages.
Representing riders and drivers
Attorney Bret Stanley represents numerous plaintiffs in claims against Uber. He is advancing litigation against Uber for not taking enough steps to prevent assault across its platforms. To see if you can join in this litigation and bring a case, contact us at 855-544-1025. We are currently taking new cases.
Types of Physical Assault in an Uber
Some types of physical assault that may occur during an Uber ride include:
- Hitting, kicking
- Slapping, tapping
- Pushing, tripping
- Preventing free movement, including while entering or exiting a vehicle
- Interfering with safe operation of the vehicle
- Assault with a vehicle
- Touching with an object including personal belongings
- Attempting to serve a disabling drug or other intoxicating substance
- Pointing a gun, knife, taser, mace or other dangerous weapon
- Other types of physical assault and battery
Physical assault may result in injury, including serious and severe injury. An assault and battery may be fatal.
What to do if you had a physical assault in an Uber
If you have been harmed by a physical assault in an Uber, you should:
- Seek medical attention if you have physical injuries
- Save information about those involved and witnesses
- Take photos of physical injuries or property damage
- Write down statements made by the offender or witnesses
- Save records of medical care, other financial expenses and ways you have been impacted
- Report the assault to law enforcement
- Report the assault to Uber through the app
- Contact our law firm as soon as possible
Being the victim of a physical assault in an Uber is a highly emotional and mentally damaging experience. It can be hard to preserve evidence and think about what to do next while you are suffering. When you work with Bret Stanley, a nationwide Uber physical assault lawyer, he will advise you on each step to take when you have been victimized.
For personal help with your situation, call 855-544-1025 or message us for legal help now.
Are physical assaults common in Uber rides?
See Uber US Safety Report 2019-2020, Fatal physical assault methodology, p. 42, “As with our first Safety Report…Physical assault incidents that may have resulted in serious, minor, or no injuries were excluded.”
- There were 11 fatalities related to physical assault in Uber rides in 2020, according to Uber self-reporting.
- There were nine fatalities related to physical assault in Uber rides in 2019, according to Uber self-reporting.
- An increase in fatalities from nine to 11 represents an 18% increase in fatal assaults in Uber ridesharing activity over a two-year period.
- Victims of fatal physical assaults in Uber ridesharing services are both riders and drivers. Riders were victims in 75% of cases in 2019-20.
What kind of case is an Uber physical assault case?
An Uber assault case is a personal injury case that can result in compensation. The offender themselves may be sued for the tort of assault and battery. A victim may also claim against Uber for not doing enough to prevent the assault. The victim initiates their own case in civil court, and they may have representation from an Uber physical assault lawyer. An offender may also face criminal charges brought by law enforcement officials.
What compensation is there for an Uber physical assault case?
Compensation for an Uber physical assault case may cover medical bills incurred because of the assault and related expenses for medical care. You may claim for lost income if you can’t work because of your injuries. Non-economic damages may cover physical pain, emotional and mental anguish, disfigurement and other suffering.
Lawyer Bringing Physical Assault Cases Against Uber
Bret Stanley is an experienced lawyer, focusing much of his practice on advocating for people who are harmed while using Uber. Those who are victimized suffer while the company makes profits.
Litigation seeking to hold Uber accountable is currently advancing through the courts. Victims have already filed hundreds of cases, and new cases are beginning. Bret Stanley is a lawyer bringing physical assault cases against Uber. New cases are beginning now.
As your lawyer, we assist you in investigating, building evidence and pursuing your case.
Talk to a Lawyer – Free Confidential Consultation
If you have been physically assaulted while using Uber, you deserve justice. We take cases representing drivers and riders.
We offer free consultations for victims of physical assault in an Uber and. See what you may receive in compensation and what’s involved in bringing a case.
Call 855-544-1025 or message us to talk to a lawyer today.
