SACRAMENTO, Calif., — Following news that Uber announced more than 3,000 sexual assaults reported in US rides in 2018, Cutter Law P.C. is issuing a list of tips for passengers to protect themselves while using a rideshare.
Cutter Law is co-counsel representing dozens of women sexually assaulted during Lyft rides and our attorneys have seen first-hand the devastating consequences of Uber and Lyft sexual assaults.
Too often, women are victimized by companies that put profits ahead of safety and allow dangerous people to be in positions where they can take advantage of women. By not conducting adequate background checks, ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft place passengers in danger, even while these companies market themselves as safe.
Unfortunately, passengers cannot rely on Uber and Lyft to conduct thorough background checks or to fire drivers. Here are some important tips all passengers can follow to keep safe while using a ride-share:
“These companies promote themselves as safe alternatives for people who have been drinking,” says Cutter Law attorney Brooks Cutter. “But many of these incidents happen when a passenger has had too much to drink. When there’s a solo, intoxicated woman in the car, they are vulnerable to predatory drivers.”
About Cutter Law
Cutter Law P.C. is a California-based law firm that specializes in personal injury, product liability, insurance, and employment lawsuits in individual, group, and class action claims. We have fought successfully against medical device makers, insurance companies, social media companies, and many other organizations. Our attorneys have obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients. For more information about Cutter Law or our attorneys or practice areas visit http://www.cutterlaw.com. For a free case evaluation, fill out our contact form or call 707-306-0540.