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Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyer in West Virginia
Your right to safety in a rideshare vehicle involves more than being protected from accidents. You also have a right to be safe from sexual assault by drivers and other passengers. Our West Virginia Uber and Lyft sexual assault lawyers have the skills and experience necessary to help you fight for justice and accountability after a sexual assault in a rideshare vehicle.
We’ve been helping accident and sexual assault victims in West Virginia for decades. Our attorneys are fierce advocates committed to helping vulnerable people push back hard against corporations and insurance companies that are more worried about their profits than their customers. To schedule your free, confidential consultation, call (304) 345-6789 or contact us online.
- Why Hire Our West Virginia Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Attorneys
- What Our Clients Say About Us
- How To Know if You Have a Rideshare Sexual Assault Case
- Can You Sue if Another Rideshare Passenger Sexually Assaults You?
- Does Drinking Affect Your Rideshare Sexual Assault Case?
- Potential Damages in an Uber or Lyft Sexual Assault Case
- Don’t Wait To File Your Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawsuit
- Consult Our West Virginia Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyers
- Meet Our Attorneys
Why Hire Our West Virginia Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Attorneys
Rideshare sexual assault cases can be complex, and it isn’t always easy to prove liability. You need a tenacious attorney with comprehensive knowledge of the applicable law, experience negotiating with unscrupulous insurance companies, and the skills required to build a strong case based on solid evidence.
Our award-winning legal team has decades of combined experience helping victims pursue compensation for the harm they suffer at the hands of others. We are known for our aggressive, unrelenting advocacy and have been recognized by numerous respected legal publications and organizations, including:
- Best of the Best Attorneys – Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in 2023 and 2024
- Bobby Warner, Super Lawyer – 15 Years
- West Virginia Super Lawyers
- Newsweek – Premier Law Firm
- Rue Ratings, Best Attorneys of America – Lifetime Charter Member
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers – The National Trial Lawyers
- Avvo Rating, 10.0 Superb – Top Personal Injury Law Firm
We proudly help our neighbors in their hour of need. Our community involvement includes participation in the Beyond the Backyard charitable foundation and the Warner Law Offices Gives Back Program. Our firm is dedicated to providing excellent legal services, upholding the rule of law in West Virginia, and protecting the legal rights of our clients.
What Our Clients Say About Us
We are a full-service personal injury law firm built around an unwavering commitment to securing justice for our clients and ensuring that the people responsible for their harm are held accountable before the law. We are proud that our clients take the time to leave their glowing testimonials praising the high quality of our legal services.
How To Know if You Have a Rideshare Sexual Assault Case
Sexual assault includes any sexual advance that occurs without your consent. Examples of sexual assault and sexual abuse include:
- Rape and attempted rape
- Unsolicited exposure and voyeurism
- Uninvited fondling, groping, kissing, oral sex, or other sexual acts
You may also have a viable claim if your driver or a passenger made indecent sexual comments to you. Even if you are unsure whether you have a case, schedule a free, confidential consultation with our knowledgeable Uber and Lyft sexual assault attorneys in West Virginia. Once we have a deeper understanding of your situation, we can explore your legal options and the best steps toward pursuing justice.
Can You Sue if Another Rideshare Passenger Sexually Assaults You?
Whether you can sue Uber or Lyft if another passenger sexually assaults you depends on the circumstances of your case. If the driver did not use the emergency button on the app, pull over to remove the other passenger, or otherwise take action, your attorney can argue that the driver did not meet their obligation to keep you safe.
You may also have a case against the rideshare company if it allowed someone dangerous to become a driver or to keep driving after other safety incidents. If a driver has a history of infractions, the company may have been negligent in allowing them to pick you up.
The law governing rideshare liability is still evolving, so it is essential to have an experienced attorney to handle your rideshare sexual assault claim. Our West Virginia sexual abuse lawyers have the in-depth legal knowledge and top-tier advocacy skills needed to investigate and litigate these complex cases.
Does Drinking Affect Your Rideshare Sexual Assault Case?
Sexual assault liability is based heavily on the victim’s lack of consent. Among other things, in West Virginia, lack of consent can entail forcible compulsion, being younger than 16 years old, having a mental incapacity, or being physically helpless. Being intoxicated impairs victims’ ability to consent and does not excuse sexual assailants.
As in many sexual assault cases, it would not be unusual in an Uber or Lyft sexual assault scenario for culpable assailants to insist that you consented to their advances. Our sexual assault lawyers will ensure your voice is heard and fight hard to secure justice and accountability from the perpetrator of your rideshare sexual assault.
Potential Damages in an Uber or Lyft Sexual Assault Case
You can seek legal compensation for both economic and non-economic harm suffered in a Lyft or Uber sexual assault claim. Economic damages compensate for the financial losses associated with your sexual assault, while non-economic damages address intangible harms that do not easily reduce to a monetary value. Together, these damages can include:
- Past and future medical bills
- Costs related to mental health treatment
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Lost wages from time taken off work
Our Lyft and Uber sexual assault attorneys will carefully review the available evidence to calculate the full and fair legal value of your claim. We will then identify the liable parties, file your lawsuit, and fight tirelessly on your behalf. We never lose sight of our commitment to our clients. Our dedication has yielded millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts in a wide variety of claims.
Don’t Wait To File Your Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawsuit
It can be difficult to come forward after experiencing the trauma of sexual assault. However, consulting an attorney as soon as possible can strengthen their ability to secure the justice and accountability you deserve. In West Virginia, the two-year personal injury statute of limitations applies to cases involving adult victims of sexual assault. However, victims who were minors at the time of the assault have until their 36th birthday to file a claim.
Though certain exceptions may apply, if you miss the correct deadline, you will lose your right to file a lawsuit. Missing the governing deadline in a civil rideshare sexual assault lawsuit normally results in your case being dismissed in court—regardless of the harm you experienced and the strength of your evidence.
Our attorneys understand how serious sexual assault is and the impact it has on victim’s lives. We are dedicated to providing the high-quality, compassionate legal services they deserve, crafting solid case strategies that ensure their voices are heard. We will also make sure your case is filed before the all-important deadline.
“A lot of people don't know that you have 18 years after your 18th birthday to file a case against your abuser if the abuse happened to you as a minor. This allows victims more time to understand what has happened to them, seek treatment, and get justice.”
Consult Our West Virginia Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyers
Uber and Lyft passengers have a right to safety and security from sexual assault. When passengers are sexually assaulted or otherwise injured, they deserve high-quality legal counsel and representation on their journey toward justice, accountability, and compensation.
Our Uber and Lyft accident lawyers have a proven track record of successfully handling sexual assault cases. We work to level the playing field against large corporations and their insurance companies. Let us put our experience to work for you in your Uber or Lyft sexual assault claim. Call (304) 345-6789 or contact us online to schedule your free, confidential consultation.
Do not wait. Call us at 304-345-6789 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
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Charleston, WV 25301
Bobby has received many accolades throughout the years from both his peers in the legal community, as well as the media. The National Trial Lawyers association named Bobby a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and he has been selected as a Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent. Additionally, he has been named a Best Attorneys of America by Rue Ratings, which also named Warner Law Offices to its Best Law Firms of America.
We represent clients across West Virginia and surrounding areas, providing compassionate client service and relentless advocacy in and out of the courtroom.
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