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Uber Sexual Assault Attorney
Understanding the Gravity of Uber Sexual Assault:
Sexual assault, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), includes a range of unwanted sexual activities. Within Uber’s context, reports vary from misconduct to rape, highlighting a concerning trend in passenger safety.
Alarming Statistics of Uber Sexual Assault:
According to Uber’s 2019 US Safety Report, the company received almost 6,000 reports of sexual assault between 2017 and 2018, a shocking revelation in sexual assault statistics. In 2019 and 2020, Uber received 3,842 reports of severe sexual assault incidents. However, Uber states that 99.9% of its trips during these years ended without any safety incidents.
Officials from Santa Clara County, California, have argued that Uber should take greater responsibility by reporting sexual assaults to the police, potentially leading to criminal charges and Uber lawsuits.
Have You Experienced an Uber Sexual Assault Incident?
Rideshare Sexual Assault Trauma
Sexual assault in rideshare situations, like Uber, creates a specific kind of trauma. This happens in a setting where people expect to be safe. Sadly, about according to the CDC 27% of women experience sexual violence, including in rideshares (Mayo Clinic Press). After such an incident, survivors often feel deeply betrayed and unsafe. They might feel scared, ashamed, and alone. This goes beyond physical harm, affecting their mental health with nightmares and flashbacks. They may doubt themselves and feel worthless, which are common feelings after such experiences (HelpGuide.org).
The mental impact is serious. Survivors might lose their sense of who they are, especially because rideshare services are supposed to be safe. Sometimes, people don’t understand how serious rideshare assault can be, which makes things harder for survivors.
Legal Implications for Uber Sexual Assault:
When a passenger experiences sexual assault due to Uber’s negligence , they may be entitled to compensation. Depending on the circumstances, they might be able to file a lawsuit against Uber and/or the individual perpetrator.
Kelly Hyman
Attorney
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