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Massachusetts Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault
Warning: This article discusses topics of sexual assault in Uber and Lyft rides. If you or someone you know is in a crisis related to sexual assault, help is available. Contact local authorities or reach out for help from a reputable victim advocacy nonprofit like RAINN.
If you were sexually assaulted or raped as a rideshare passenger, Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Attorney Tracy Paulsen is here to help. Compassionate with her clients but fierce against the people who have hurt them, Attorney Paulsen with over 15 years of experience, has made it her mission to obtain justice for victims of sexual assault or abuse by Uber, Lyft, and their drivers.
Rideshare apps offer an important alternative to driving for Massachusetts residents. Companies like Uber and Lyft allow passengers to avoid the hassle of driving and parking in cities like Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, East Boston, Medford and Watertown, get them to most destinations faster than the MBTA, and help them avoid driving drunk after a night out in the city.
However, rideshares are not free from danger. Uber and Lyft drivers can cause accidents, leaving Massachusetts residents with painful injuries.
Tragically, for other passengers, Uber and Lyft rides can all too often end in sexual assault. For these Uber and Lyft sexual assault victims, a simple ride can turn into a lasting traumatic event.
Attorney Tracy Paulsen is based locally in Attleboro, and serves Uber and Lyft sexual assault victims in Bristol County, Suffolk County, Middlesex County, Plymouth County, and all of Massachusetts. Attorney Paulsen is the managing attorney of Rightful Legal, a law firm ready to Fight for Your Rights against the transportation company that allowed you to be harmed. Attorney Paulsen and her team are experienced at representing sexual assault victims in their efforts to obtain justice and compensation for all they have endured.
If you were sexually assaulted during a Massachusetts Uber or Lyft ride, you can contact Attorney Tracy Paulsen and Rightful Legal now for a free, no-pressure consultation. We know this is a sensitive topic, and anything you share with us is kept confidential. Our goal is simply to listen, understand what happened to you, and give you the chance to learn about our team.
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Are Uber and Lyft Rides Safe?
Not always. While some Uber and Lyft rides take place without incident, there is currently an unprecedented wave of rideshare sexual assaults sweeping the U.S., including Massachusetts. Notably, many of the sexual assaults are being perpetrated by rideshare drivers, who work as independent contractors for Uber and Lyft.
National and state regulations require Uber and Lyft to screen drivers for passenger safety. Many rideshare sexual assault victims allege that Uber and Lyft caused their injuries by:
- Failing to properly screen drivers,
- Ignoring past passenger complaints,
- And failing to implement basic measures for passenger safety.
Evidence is mounting that Uber and Lyft could have prevented sexual assaults on their customers but did not, prioritizing profits over customer safety and human dignity.
What Is Being Done to Hold Uber and Lyft Accountable for Sexual Assaults on Passengers?
If you were sexually assaulted in an Uber or Lyft, you are not alone. Better yet, there is a way you can join with others to fight for justice and the maximum possible compensation for your injuries. While no amount of damages will ever erase your experience, compensation can provide you with the resources and time you need to heal.
Across the nation, thousands of plaintiffs are working to hold Uber and Lyft accountable for their sexual assaults in a mass tort lawsuit, specifically a multi-district litigation. This litigation is known as In re: Uber Technologies Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation (MDL No. 3084). While it is based in the Northern District of California, Massachusetts residents can join the MDL from their home state.
Uber and Lyft MDL cases are slated for trial beginning in December 2025. Litigation will likely progress rapidly. If you are interested in bringing a claim for damages caused by an Uber or Lyft sexual assault, reach out to an experienced Massachusetts Rideshare Sexual Assault Attorney immediately.
What Is a Multi-District Litigation (MDL)?
Mass tort lawsuits, including MDLs, involve many injured plaintiffs suing multiple defendants at the same time for similar injuries, such as rideshare sexual assaults.
MDLs are not the same as class-action lawsuits. In class action lawsuits, plaintiffs are all lumped into a single class and have all of their injuries litigated together.
MDLs, on the other hand, allow each plaintiff to try their own case separately. However, MDLs increase efficiency for all parties by consolidating pretrial proceedings and having aspects of the litigation anchored by one particular district court.
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What Is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is a broad term that covers many different acts. Essentially, sexual assault involves any unwanted sexual behavior directed at the victim by the perpetrator.
Sexual assault includes nonconsensual sexual intercourse, or rape. It also covers other sexual acts.
Many victims mistakenly believe that if they were not raped, they were not sexually assaulted. This is not true. You have the right to be free from any unwanted sexual behavior, and when that right is violated, it is a sexual assault. Sexual assault includes actions like unwanted kissing, touching, groping, and exposure.
There can be multiple victims or multiple perpetrators in a sexual assault. A person of any sex can be a victim or a perpetrator. The victim using alcohol or other substances prior to the attack does not excuse the perpetrator or negate the sexual assault.
At Rightful Legal, we work with many sexual assault victims and their families. We know you are in pain, and we know that it is not easy to share your story. You can contact us online any time. If you do not feel comfortable traveling to a free case consultation, you can share your story with us from the comfort of your home via a remote meeting.
What If You Did Not Report Your Sexual Assault to Uber or the Police?
You are not prevented from making a rideshare sexual assault claim because you did not report your sexual assault to Uber, Lyft, or the police right away. Bringing a civil lawsuit to recover damages for your injuries is a completely separate legal matter than any criminal case regarding your assault. Attorney Paulsen and her team can help you investigate the incident, collect evidence, and make your best possible case, regardless of whether and when you previously reported your sexual assault.
Rideshare sexual assault is a traumatizing event, and we at Rightful Legal understand that reporting can be very difficult. Some people avoid reporting because they are afraid the driver will find out and harm them (especially if they were dropped off at home), they fear immigration consequences of speaking to police, or they are initially too traumatized to discuss what happened.
Waiting to speak out does not make your experience any less real or traumatic. Each sexual assault victim makes the choice to come forward at their own time. If you are ready now, Attorney Paulsen and Rightful Legal are here for you.
Why Choose Rightful Legal for Your Uber or Lyft Sexual Assault Case?
If you were sexually assaulted on a Lyft or Uber ride, you may have the right to seek compensation for your physical and emotional injuries as part of an ongoing MDL seeking to hold these rideshare companies responsible for allowing passengers to be attacked by drivers.
At Rightful Legal, each of our clients receives individualized attention and compassionate support. Our firm has deep ties throughout Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk Counties, the Greater Boston area, and communities across Massachusetts. Attorney Tracy Paulsen has spent more than fifteen years helping victims of personal injuries, including sexual assault. Unlike some giant national firms, Rightful Legal offers personal guidance, local experience, and excellent client service.
Rideshare sexual assault cases are extremely emotional, and as a victim, you may feel that going up against Uber and Lyft is impossible. But you are not alone. Attorney Paulsen know the vicious tactics large corporations use to discredit victims and escape responsibility. She and her team work to counter these tactics by securing key evidence, assessing the full scope of your damages, and demonstrating the connection between your rideshare sexual assault and your injuries. We are able to work with compassionate, experienced medical professionals and expert witnesses when necessary to help you make a strong case.
At Rightful Legal, you do not owe any legal fees until we win a settlement for you.
Attorney Paulsen and her team aim to make the litigation process clear and manageable. Reach out to use today for a free and confidential consultation so you can make an informed choice about how to move forward with your Uber or Lyft sexual assault claim.
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