How To Get Help for a Rideshare Sexual Assault
Video Transcript
My name is Melissa Reitberg, and I’m an attorney at Meirowitz and Wasserberg. Our firm is experienced in handling Uber and Lyft sexual assault cases. One of our goals is to help individuals understand their rights and options regarding their potential rideshare sexual assault claims. In our experience, victims often question what they should do after experiencing rideshare sexual assault, who they should talk to, and how they can get help. Safety is always the number one priority. After ensuring that you are in a safe environment and your medical needs have been met, speaking with an experienced rideshare sexual assault lawyer can help victims navigate the best path forward.
The first question many victims have is, “How do I know if what I’ve experienced is rideshare sexual assault?” There are a number of types of incidents that may be considered sexual assault, including attempted intercourse, unwanted fondling or touching, groping, and other non-consensual acts. Manipulation may be physical or non-physical. If you experienced any of these, you should speak to an Uber/Lyft sexual assault lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced lawyer can not only help walk you through your rights and options, but we can also help preserve evidence, guide you through filing a report with the platform, and assist with filing a police report.
It’s especially important to act fast because the statute of limitations in most jurisdictions is two years, but in some jurisdictions, it can be as short as one year, meaning the case has to actually be filed within that time frame. You can speak to an experienced rideshare sexual assault lawyer like myself for free, and many trusted, experienced law firms, including Meirowitz and Wasserberg, take these types of cases on contingency, meaning there are no upfront costs to you as an individual to pursue a claim against Uber or Lyft. We are only compensated if and when we win your case.
Another question we often get asked is whether the lawsuit can be filed under seal or anonymously. In other words, it’s common for a victim to want to keep private the details of the horrible experience that they went through. Many individuals are able to file a lawsuit against Uber or Lyft under seal, but this depends on a variety of factors, including the local laws applicable to the specific incident. By discussing your particular situation with an experienced rideshare sexual assault lawyer, we can help you understand your rights and options, including the potential for protecting and keeping your information private during the process.
Thousands of individuals have already filed sexual assault claims against Uber and Lyft after horrible experiences. These brave individuals are fighting for justice and future harm prevention after experiencing a horrific trauma that never should have happened. Understanding the next steps you can take after experiencing a rideshare sexual assault can be overwhelming and confusing. You can reach out to us, and we can help answer your questions today and help take the next good step forward towards justice and healing.
