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Uber Drivers Assaulting Passengers
Uber is one of the largest and fastest-growing companies in America, with a current valuation of a staggering $90 billion dollars. There are 3.9 million Uber drivers worldwide, and by 2017, Uber reported that their company had provided 5 billion rides. Although the popular ride-hailing app has made it easier than ever to get to your destination, the service has plenty of drawbacks—and safety is a serious concern.
Over the past five years, at least 103 Uber drivers have been accused of assaulting or sexually abusing their passengers. And up until last year, Uber’s policy of forced arbitration for cases involving Uber drivers assaulting passengers made it impossible for victims to take claims to court. Consequently, there is no publicly available data on the number of riders who have been attacked while using Uber’s services. If you have been the victim of an Uber driver assault or an Uber driver attack, read on to learn more about your legal options.
Uber’s Serious Problem With Assault
Until 2018, all riders who signed up to use Uber’s services were required to sign away their rights when agreeing to the company’s terms of service—which most customers do not bother to read. These terms required all customers to settle any and all disputes in private arbitration—even in cases where sexual assault occurred. Because of this, it’s impossible to know just how many people have been assaulted by Uber drivers so far.
Making matters worse, Uber’s system for vetting its drivers is incredibly flawed. Many news outlets have reported on the fact that Uber utilizes background screening services that are cheaper and less thorough than those used by taxi companies—and these inexpensive screening services often mean that drivers with criminal backgrounds can slip through the cracks, unnoticed. In fact, Uber settled a 2016 lawsuit for $25 million after 25 drivers with criminal histories passed the insufficient background checks used by the company.
And when you consider that many people who utilize Uber’s services are doing so because they are too intoxicated to drive themselves home, the company’s serious safety issues become even more terrifying.
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Assaulted by an Uber Driver? You Need an Attorney.
If you have been victimized by an Uber driver assault or an Uber driver attack, you should consult with a qualified personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. If you have already reported your experience to the ridesharing company, they may try to convince you to enter private arbitration. However, you should know that arbitration often creates an uneven playing field, since many arbitration clauses favor employers rather than consumers. Consulting with an attorney before entering negotiations will give you the best chance at receiving a fair verdict—and settlement—for the pain you have endured.
Here at Carabin Shaw, we believe that Uber should be held fully accountable for the harm that has occurred due to their irresponsible policies and lax safety protocols. Our legal team has been helping victims for more than two decades, and we’ve recovered more than $500 million in compensation for thousands of satisfied clients. If you’re ready to take the next step and talk to an attorney, call us today to receive a no cost, no obligation consultation. Don’t wait—let a qualified and compassionate lawyer at Carabin Shaw help you seek justice now.
