Lyft assault lawyer Washington DC
If you have been physically and/or emotionally injured from being assaulted by a Lyft driver, it may be in your best interest to discuss your situation with a Lyft assault lawyer Washington, DC assault victims recommend.
Lyft Assaults
Lyft and other ridesharing services have become increasingly popular as an affordable and efficient way to get from one destination to another. Lyft is available in more than 650 cities in North America as well as in many bigger cities throughout the world. People use Lyfts to get to school, work, and for leisure plans.
With its popularity though, many riders have had horrible experiences of being assaulted by their drivers. The following includes some of the kinds of assaults and other dangers that people have suffered injuries from as a result of their riding in a Lyft:
- Accidents / crashes
- Beating
- Child molestation
- Gunshots
- Rape
- Stabbing
- Theft
- Unlawful restraint
The above have caused victims of these types of incidents as well as ones not mentioned here, physical and/or emotional injuries and many victims have sought compensation from Lyft with the help of a good Washington, DC assault lawyer.
If you are one of the unfortunate victims of injuries caused by a Lyft driver in Washington, DC, the sooner you contact a good assault lawyer who is licensed to protect people in DC and its surrounding areas, the sooner they may be able to start protecting you and your rights.
In the Event of a Lyft Assault
If you have been assaulted in any way by a Lyft or other kind of rideshare driver, you should call the police immediately. While it can be painful to have to relive this awful experience by telling the details of it, it is best to do this while they are fresh in your mind. Many people also recommend calling a good lawyer as soon as possible because the sooner you do this the sooner they will be able to start protecting your rights as well as to start collecting evidence while it is fresh and untampered with.
If a Lyft driver has caused you harm, Lyft should be held accountable for hiring a dangerous driver. If there is evidence that riders before you had complained about the same driver and Lyft did nothing to get the driver off their platform, you may have an even stronger case.
If you have been assaulted by a Lyft driver in Washington, DC, call a reputable assault lawyer to see if they can help you to get the compensation you deserve.
Holding Lyft Liable
Even though nothing can take away the experience and physical and emotional pain of a violent assault, it is important to hold Lyft liable for being irresponsible to let dangerous drivers sign up with their platform. It is important to do this so that you do not suffer financially now or in the future as a result of your physical and/or psychological injuries. As well, holding Lyft accountable now through a civil lawsuit may help to make them more accountable and their app safer to use in the future.
For a highly rated Lyft assault lawyer Washington, DC is fortunate to have in its midst, contact Cohen & Cohen for a free case evaluation any time of the day or night, any day of the year.
