Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawyer

Sexually assaulted during an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare trip? The Wagner Law Group has recovered $300 million+ for our clients. Call (833) 200-7111 or contact us below for a free, confidential consultation — no fee unless we win.

Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawyer: Help for Survivors Across Every Platform

Rideshare apps have made getting a ride as simple as a few taps on a phone — but for some passengers, a routine trip has ended in sexual assault or misconduct by a driver. Whether you were riding with Uber, Lyft, or another transportation network company, you may have powerful legal rights, and you don’t have to figure out the path forward alone.

The Wagner Law Group represents survivors of California rideshare sexual assault directly and can help survivors in other states connect with local counsel. We have recovered over $300 million for our clients and are committed to helping survivors pursue justice with strength, discretion, and compassion.

Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. Every claim depends on its own facts.

Which Rideshare Platform Was Involved?

The core legal principles are similar across rideshare companies — but the litigation landscape, corporate defenses, and available proceedings differ by platform. For platform-specific detail on how claims work, current litigation, and what to expect, choose the page that matches your situation:

• Uber Sexual Assault Lawyer — the most widely reported rideshare platform, with a national federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) and a coordinated California state proceeding (JCCP). Read our full Uber page for the litigation status, bellwether trial results, and how out-of-state survivors can begin.
• Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyer — Lyft faces its own sexual assault lawsuits from survivors nationwide. Read our Lyft page for how these claims work and the California common-carrier framework that can apply.
• Other rideshare and transportation network companies — if your assault involved a platform other than Uber or Lyft, call us. The same duty-to-protect principles often apply, and we can review your situation in a free, confidential consultation.

How Rideshare Companies Can Be Held Liable

Rideshare companies frequently argue they cannot be responsible for their drivers because those drivers are “independent contractors.” Courts, however, have increasingly rejected that defense. When a company recruits drivers, profits from every ride, and controls the platform that connects passengers to those drivers, it can bear legal responsibility for foreseeable harm.

Survivors of rideshare sexual assault commonly allege that the company:

• Failed to conduct adequate background checks before putting drivers on the road
• Ignored or mishandled prior passenger complaints about a driver
• Lacked meaningful in-ride safety features or monitoring
• Relied on the “independent contractor” label to avoid accountability
• Prioritized growth and ride volume over passenger safety

When negligence like this contributes to an assault, the company — not just the individual driver — can be held financially accountable.

The California Common Carrier Advantage

Survivors whose assaults occurred in California have a distinct legal advantage. California courts have recognized that rideshare companies may be treated as a common carrier — a transportation provider that owes its passengers a heightened, non-delegable duty of care. “Non-delegable” means the company cannot escape responsibility simply by pointing at the driver as an independent contractor; the duty to keep passengers safe travels with the ride itself.

This framework has been central to the coordinated California rideshare litigation and can make a company’s liability considerably harder to dodge. It’s one reason the state where your assault occurred can significantly affect how — and how successfully — your claim proceeds.

Helping Rideshare Survivors Nationwide

The Wagner Law Group is licensed to practice law in California, and we represent survivors of California rideshare sexual assault directly. We also understand that survivors contact us from across the country — and we don’t turn anyone away without helping them find the right path forward.

For matters that arise outside California, we can associate with experienced local counsel licensed in your state. That means you can start with one phone call to us, and we will help connect your case with an attorney admitted to practice where your claim belongs — coordinating as co-counsel or referring the matter consistent with the applicable rules of professional conduct, and at no extra cost to you beyond the standard contingency arrangement. You never pay more for having reached us first.

If you were assaulted during any rideshare trip anywhere in the United States, call (833) 200-7111 and we will help you understand your options and, where needed, connect you with local counsel in your state.

Compensation in Rideshare Sexual Assault Cases

Survivors of rideshare sexual assault may be entitled to substantial financial compensation. A civil claim may include damages for:

• Medical expenses
• Therapy and psychological counseling
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress, PTSD, and trauma-related symptoms
• Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence

Compensation is intended not only to address financial losses but also to acknowledge the profound and lasting impact of the trauma. The Wagner Law Group has secured over $300 million for our clients and knows how to build strong cases against powerful corporations.

Preserving Evidence: Prove the Ride Happened

One of the most important early steps in any rideshare claim is establishing that the ride was arranged through the app. Helpful evidence includes:

• Your in-app ride history or trip receipt
• The email confirmation the platform sent for the ride
• Any report you made to the company, to police, or to a hospital
• Text messages or contemporaneous notes about what happened

If a friend booked the ride for you, they may be able to provide the records. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the more effectively this evidence can be preserved. Call (833) 200-7111 for a free, confidential review.

Why Choose The Wagner Law Group

The Wagner Law Group brings more than 42 years of trial experience and a record of taking on powerful corporations — including verdicts against Walmart and PG&E — to every case we handle. When you work with our team, you receive:

• Compassionate, trauma-informed representation
• Aggressive litigation against powerful corporations
• Strict confidentiality and privacy protection
• No upfront legal fees — we work on contingency
• Personalized attention from experienced attorneys
• Rated 4.7 stars across 90+ verified Google reviews
• The ability to associate with local counsel nationwide for matters outside California

We understand the courage it takes to come forward. Our mission is to empower survivors while seeking maximum financial recovery. We have recovered over $300 million for our clients and we are ready to fight for you.

Contact us today at (833) 200-7111 or online for a free, confidential consultation. You are not alone. You are not to blame. You have legal rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as rideshare sexual assault?

Rideshare sexual assault can include a range of driver misconduct — non-consensual touching, sexual battery, rape, attempted assault, sexual harassment, false imprisonment during a ride, or stalking and inappropriate contact after a ride. If a driver’s conduct made you feel unsafe or violated you sexually during or around a rideshare trip, it is worth having an attorney review your situation confidentially.

Should I choose the Uber or Lyft page for my situation?

If you know which platform you were using, start with that page for the most relevant detail: our Uber sexual assault lawyer page or our Lyft sexual assault lawyer page. If you’re unsure, involved a different platform, or just want to talk it through, call (833) 200-7111 and we’ll help you determine the right path.

Can I sue a rideshare company even if the driver wasn’t criminally charged?

Yes. A civil lawsuit is completely separate from the criminal justice system. The standard of proof in civil court is lower than in criminal court, meaning you can win financial compensation even if the driver was never arrested, charged, or convicted. Many successful rideshare sexual assault lawsuits proceed without any parallel criminal case.

I was assaulted during a rideshare trip outside California — can you help?

Yes. The Wagner Law Group is licensed in California and handles California cases directly. For survivors in other states, we can associate with local counsel licensed where your claim belongs to connect you with an experienced attorney admitted in your state — at no additional cost to you and on the same no-fee-unless-you-win basis. Call (833) 200-7111 wherever you are, and we’ll help you understand your options.

How much does it cost to hire a rideshare sexual assault lawyer?

Nothing upfront. The Wagner Law Group works on a contingency fee basis — you pay no legal fees unless we win your case. There is no financial risk to getting started, and for matters handled with local counsel in another state, you pay no more than the standard contingency arrangement. Call us for a free consultation and we will evaluate your case at no cost or obligation.

Will my identity be protected if I file a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit?

We take confidentiality extremely seriously. Your identity and case details are protected throughout the process. In many cases, survivors can pursue claims under a pseudonym to protect their privacy. We will walk you through every available option to keep your identity as protected as possible.

Serving California Survivors Directly — and Survivors Nationwide Through Local Counsel

The Wagner Law Group represents rideshare sexual assault survivors throughout Fresno (93701, 93702, 93703, 93704, 93705, 93710, 93720, 93721, 93722, 93726, 93727, 93728) and statewide across California, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and the Central Valley.

If you were sexually assaulted during a rideshare trip anywhere in California, we’re ready to help directly. And if it happened in another state, we can associate with experienced local counsel licensed in your state — so survivors across the country can begin with a single confidential call to us. Wherever you are, call (833) 200-7111 for a free, confidential consultation.

The Wagner Law Group is licensed to practice law in the State of California. For matters arising outside California, we can associate with independent local counsel licensed in the appropriate jurisdiction, and such cases may be referred or handled as co-counsel consistent with applicable rules of professional conduct; this does not guarantee that representation will be available in every state or for every matter. This page is attorney advertising and is provided for general informational purposes only; it does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by reading it or submitting the contact form. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Any settlement and verdict figures referenced for rideshare litigation reflect publicly reported results in other plaintiffs’ cases and are not results obtained by this firm for any individual client.