Alabama Uber Sexual Assault Statistics
Since July 1, 2018, Uber has been available across the entire state of Alabama. From busy cities like Birmingham and Huntsville to college towns like Auburn and Tuscaloosa, ridesharing has become a staple for Alabamians.
The most popular spots people Uber to in each city are mostly nightlife destinations, including bars and restaurants like:
- Auburn: Skybar Café and Quixotes
- Birmingham: Avondale Brewing Company and Innisfree Irish Pub
- Montgomery: Alley Bar and Aviator Bar
- Tuscaloosa: Rounders on The Strip and Innisfree Irish Pub
- Huntsville: Humphrey’s Bar & Grill and Furniture Factory Bar & Grill
- Mobile: O'Daly's Irish Pub and OK Bicycle Shop
With so many people relying on Uber to get home safely, especially late at night and often after drinking, rideshare services play a major role in public safety. A national survey showed that 88% of riders over the age of 21 said Uber helped them avoid driving under the influence. Another 78% said their friends were less likely to drink and drive since Uber became available in their city.
But while Uber has made transportation easier and more accessible, it has also opened the door to new risks. This is especially true for women and young people who are often riding alone or late at night. These moments, when people are vulnerable and simply trying to get home safely, can turn into dangerous situations for riders.
Uber’s latest safety report reveals that while the company claims it is making concerted efforts to improve safety and reduce assault rates, serious incidents still happen:
- 2,717 reports of the five most serious categories of sexual assault were made on the Uber platform between 2021 and 2022.
- This represents about 1 incident in every 700,000 trips taken.
- In 2021–2022, the most reported types of sexual assault on the Uber platform included non-consensual touching of a sexual body part (1,401 reports), non-consensual sexual penetration (355), non-consensual kissing of a non-sexual body part (338), non-consensual kissing of a sexual body part (338), and attempted non-consensual sexual penetration (285).
- 68% of reported sexual assaults were committed by drivers.
- In cases of non-consensual sexual penetration, 89% of survivors were women.
- The majority of survivors in all categories were riders.
“I have made it my mission to empower sexual assault survivors to reclaim their voices and hold corporations like Uber and Lyft accountable. My goal is to ensure every story is heard, and I am honored to work for the brave individuals stepping forward.”
- Levin Simes Attorney Laurel L. Simes
Can You File an Alabama Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit?
Yes, it is possible to sue Uber in Alabama if you experienced sexual assault while using its rideshare services. An Alabama Uber sexual assault attorney can determine whether you qualify and help you collect important evidence to build your case, including:
- Trip history and ride details from the Uber app, including pickup and drop-off locations, time, and driver information.
- In-app communications between you and the driver.
- Driver background check records and any past complaints or safety reports made to Uber.
- Surveillance footage from nearby businesses, homes, or street cameras along the route.
- Witness statements, including friends, bystanders, or others who were with you before or after the ride.
- Medical records documenting physical injuries or evidence collected during a sexual assault exam.
- Police reports or emergency call records filed after the incident.
- Expert testimony, such as from medical professionals, therapists, or rideshare industry experts.
- Data from Uber’s internal safety investigations, which a lawyer may be able to request.
- Digital evidence, such as phone location data, dash cam footage, texts, or photos taken before or after the ride.
Attempting to gather all of this information following a traumatic sexual assault can be incredibly emotionally taxing. The last thing you should be worried about right now is chasing down records, talking to witnesses, or reliving what happened just to prove your case.
At Levin Simes, our women-led firm will take care of all evidence collection and any other steps of the legal process so you can prioritize your mental and physical health. We know how sensitive and difficult these cases are. Call us at (415) 426-3000 or fill out our quick, confidential contact form today.
What Kind of Compensation Can an Alabama Uber Sexual Assault Lawyer Help Me Receive?
We know that money can’t take away the fear or erase the weight you’ve been carrying. However, compensation goes beyond just a check; it’s a way to rebuild your life and send a clear message that rideshare companies need to do better.
When someone is sexually assaulted during an Uber ride, the damage reaches far beyond the moment itself. An Alabama Uber sexual assault lawsuit can help cover:
- Past and future medical expenses, including treatment for physical injuries, emergency room visits, medications, and follow-up care.
- Therapy and mental health support, such as counseling, trauma therapy, or long-term psychiatric care.
- Lost wages, if you had to take time off work to recover.
- Loss of future earnings, if the trauma affects your ability to return to your job or career.
- Pain and suffering, which includes emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and the lasting mental impact of the assault.
- Loss of enjoyment of life, if your ability to participate in daily activities, relationships, or social events has been affected.
- Punitive damages, which are meant to punish the offender or any company that acted recklessly, such as failing to screen or remove a dangerous driver.
Levin Simes will fight not just for your immediate expenses today, but for all the ways this tragedy will impact your life down the line.
A recent survey by Martindale-Nolo found that hiring a personal injury lawyer can make a major difference in both whether you receive compensation and how much you receive.
The survey found that over 90% of people with a personal injury lawyer received compensation, compared to only about half who handled their case alone, and those with legal help received over four times more on average.
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