San Francisco is the global capital of rideshare, and that means more passengers are at risk. If you were sexually assaulted by an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare driver, Phoong Law pursues claims against both the driver and the company that put them behind the wheel. Every consultation is confidential.
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Your immediate safety comes first. Once you are in a safe place, call 911 if you choose to. You are not required to file a police report to pursue a civil claim, but it can help. San Francisco’s SFWAR (Women Against Rape) hotline is also available 24/7.
Screenshot your trip details, driver information, route, pickup and dropoff locations, and any messages before they disappear from the app. This digital trail is critical evidence that proves the driver was on the platform.
San Francisco General Hospital provides confidential forensic exams, and SFWAR offers free crisis counseling. Your physical and emotional wellbeing are the priority. Medical documentation also strengthens your legal claim.
Call 866-GOT-PAIN to speak with an attorney who handles rideshare sexual assault cases with sensitivity and expertise. We will explain your options and protect your rights from the start.
Uber and Lyft’s own safety reports have documented thousands of sexual assaults involving their drivers nationwide. San Francisco, where these companies are headquartered and rideshare usage is among the highest per capita in the world, sees a disproportionate number of these incidents. Late-night rides from bars in the Mission and Marina, airport trips, and campus rides near SF State and USF all present opportunities for predatory drivers. These companies have been repeatedly criticized for inadequate background checks, slow responses to passenger complaints, and insufficient in-ride safety monitoring. When a rideshare company places a dangerous driver behind the wheel, they share responsibility for every act of violence that driver commits. Phoong Law pursues claims against both the individual and the corporation.
Claims against rideshare companies for sexual assault involve both individual driver liability and corporate accountability. The combination of these claims, plus potential punitive damages, can result in significant compensation.
PTSD therapy, EMDR, crisis counseling, medication management, and long-term mental health treatment. Survivors of rideshare assaults often require years of professional care to recover.
Work absences, job performance decline, career interruption, and reduced earning power resulting directly from the assault and its psychological aftermath.
Fear of riding in vehicles, anxiety, depression, disrupted relationships, and the fundamental loss of feeling safe in a service millions of people trust. These damages are profound and compensable.
When Uber or Lyft failed to screen drivers adequately, ignored prior complaints, or neglected safety measures, California courts can impose punitive damages to punish corporate negligence.
Rideshare sexual assaults take many forms, and each involves different evidence and legal theories. Our attorneys handle every scenario with the confidentiality and determination survivors deserve.
Sexual assault or unwanted contact by the driver during an active trip. These cases carry the strongest corporate liability claims because the company’s $1M commercial coverage is fully active during passenger transport.
Drivers who intentionally leave the designated route to take passengers to isolated locations. GPS data and ride records from the app provide direct evidence of premeditation.
Drivers who specifically target intoxicated or vulnerable passengers leaving bars, clubs, and events in the Marina, Mission, and North Beach. Passenger vulnerability does not diminish the strength of your claim.
College students at SF State, USF, and City College who depend on rideshare for campus-area transportation. Young passengers face elevated risk, particularly during evening and nighttime hours.
Drivers who use passenger information from the app to make unwanted contact, send threatening messages, or show up at addresses after the ride ends. These incidents represent serious violations of passenger safety.
Assaults by drivers who had previous complaints, criminal records, or who were deactivated from one platform and moved to another. These cases expose systemic screening failures across the rideshare industry.
We have taken on Uber and Lyft at their corporate headquarters. We understand their legal defenses, their insurance structures, and exactly how to build cases that produce accountability and maximum compensation.
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From your first confidential call, we preserve critical digital evidence, coordinate with medical and counseling resources, build your case against both the driver and the company, and protect your privacy at every stage.
Yes. When a company fails to conduct adequate background checks, ignores prior complaints, or fails to implement safety measures, they bear corporate liability for the harm their drivers cause.
No. A civil claim is completely separate from criminal prosecution. You do not need a police report to pursue compensation through the civil system.
In most cases, yes. We routinely file rideshare sexual assault cases under pseudonyms to protect survivor identity. Your privacy is a priority throughout the process.
Trip data, driver information, GPS route history, app communications, medical exam results, and any screenshots you preserved. We also subpoena the company’s internal records about the driver’s complaint history.
California has eliminated the statute of limitations for civil sexual assault claims. You can file at any time, though preserving evidence is easier when you act sooner.
Nothing. It is completely free and confidential. We handle all rideshare sexual assault cases on contingency, meaning you owe no fees unless we recover compensation.
Every day that passes makes your case harder to prove. Get your free, no-obligation case review right now and find out what your claim is really worth.
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