- Rideshare sexual assault lawyers typically do not charge any upfront costs or fees for survivors to file a lawsuit, and only take payment if they win the case.
- Compensation in a rideshare sexual assault case depends on several factors, including the severity of the assault, the impacts on the victim’s life, the strength of the evidence, and whether the case settles or goes to trial.
- If you or a loved one experienced sexual assault in a rideshare vehicle, Helping Survivors may be able to connect you with an attorney for a free consultation.
Most rideshare sexual assault lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they do not charge survivors for any upfront costs. Typically, rideshare sexual assault attorneys receive a pre-agreed percentage of the settlement or verdict award they recover for a survivor as their fee. The rate usually ranges between 33% and 40%. Most firms also deduct expenses like filing and expert witness fees from the total compensation recovered. If the attorney doesn’t recover compensation for the client, they don’t get paid anything.
At Halping Survivors, we believe that the legal costs shouldn’t be a barrier to survivors seeking justice for a rideshare sexual assault. If you or a loved one has experienced sexual assault in an Uber or Lyft, we can connect you with an attorney who works on a contingency fee basis for a free, confidential consultation.
Do You Have to Pay Anything Upfront?
In a sexual assault lawsuit against a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft, attorneys typically offer survivors free consultations and representation with no upfront payments. If the lawyer takes the case, they will cover the upfront legal costs of filing and litigating the lawsuit, and only receive payment if they successfully recover compensation for the survivor. This arrangement removes financial barriers for victims seeking accountability and compensation.
As an example, if a survivor filed a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit and received a $100,000 settlement, their attorney may receive from $33,000 to $40,000 from the settlement, depending on the agreed-upon contingency fee percentage. Thus, the survivor would net between $60,000 and $67,000.
What Determines the Cost of a Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawyer?
In a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit, several factors can affect the total legal cost. These include the complexity and length of the case, the amount of evidence required, and whether the case settles out of court or proceeds to trial. Cases that go to trial typically involve greater overall expenses than those that settle quickly out of court.
Additionally, claims involving multiple defendants or corporate entities, such as Uber or Lyft, may require additional preparation and procedures, especially in consolidated matters like the Uber and Lyft multidistrict litigation.
What Other Costs Might Be Involved?
Some of the costs that may be involved in a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit include the following:
- Court filing fees
- Expert witness costs
- Investigation expenses
- Medical record retrieval fees
How Much Compensation Can You Receive in A Rideshare Sexual Assault?
Compensation in a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit depends on several factors, especially the severity and nature of the assault and its impacts. Compensation amounts can also be affected by whether the case results in a settlement or goes to a jury trial. You generally can pursue compensation for lost income, reduced earning capacity, medical treatment, therapy costs, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and more.
Typically, rideshare sexual assault lawyers work on a contingency fee basis and only get paid if they successfully recover a settlement or verdict. They charge an agreed-upon percentage, usually 33% and 40%, of the settlement or jury award recovered. In large-scale cases such as multidistrict litigation or class action lawsuits, certain laws may cap the attorney fees.
Is Hiring a Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawyer Worth the Cost?
Hiring a rideshare sexual assault lawyer is worth the cost for several reasons. Even though attorneys receive a percentage of the settlement or jury award as compensation, legal representation gives survivors better odds of a successful outcome and typically results in larger settlements and verdicts. They can negotiate with rideshare companies, gather evidence, and work with medical and psychological experts to build you the strongest possible case with the best chance of recovering compensation.
Moreover, because the attorney’s payment depends on the success of your case, you can trust that they’ll work as hard as possible for you to pursue the maximum compensation you deserve.
At Helping Survivors, we partner with Milberg to provide legal representation and support to survivors of rideshare sexual assault on a contingency fee basis.
Get Help From a Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one experienced sexual assault in a rideshare like an Uber or Lyft, you don’t have to go through this process alone. Helping Survivors works to inform victims and their families of their rights and legal options for seeking accountability and compensation, and to connect them with our partner law firms.
Our legal partners work with survivors to file civil lawsuits against the individuals and organizations that perpetrated and enabled sexual assault or abuse to compensate victims for their suffering with no upfront fees.
If you’ve experienced a rideshare sexual assault, contact Helping Survivors today to learn more about your legal rights and options.
