What Legal Protections Exist for Uber Assault Survivors in Los Angeles?
For many survivors, what happened inside an Uber ride is only the beginning of a much longer journey. You may be dealing with trauma, confusion, or fear, and on top of that, trying to figure out if you have any rights or protections under California law.
The answer is: yes, you do.
Several legal avenues are available to sexual assault survivors in Los Angeles, including civil claims that focus on holding both drivers and companies accountable. These options are separate from the criminal system and are designed to give survivors more control, privacy, and access to resources for healing.
Legal protections may include:
- California Civil Code § 52.4 which allows survivors of gender-based violence to file civil lawsuits.
- Negligent hiring and supervision claims against Uber for failing to remove unsafe drivers or respond to earlier complaints.
- App design and product liability claims when the platform's safety features were not enough to prevent harm.
- Survivors' Bill of Rights, which supports access to trauma-informed services and protects privacy throughout the process.
Our firm has spent years confronting Uber's legal tactics. We understand how the company attempts to avoid responsibility, from using forced arbitration to limiting data sharing. Our team prepares every case with this in mind, knowing that survivors deserve honesty, support, and full access to justice.
You don't have to figure everything out at once. Many survivors begin with a single question—What are my rights?—and go from there.
At Levin Simes, we offer a free and confidential space to explore your legal options. Whether you decide to move forward now or later, you'll have the information you need to make the best choice for you.
Call (415) 426-3000 to speak with a Los Angeles Uber sexual assault attorney, or message us online to get started.
Can You Sue Uber in Los Angeles?
Yes, you can. Survivors of Uber sexual assault have the right to take legal action in Los Angeles, whether or not the driver was ever arrested or charged. What happened to you matters. And there are legal paths forward that prioritize your safety, recovery, and voice.
A lawsuit can be filed against the Uber driver who harmed you. In some cases, Uber itself can also be held responsible, especially if the company fails to screen, supervise, or remove a driver who should not be behind the wheel.
You may be able to receive compensation to help with:
- Therapy or counseling,
- Medical bills,
- Time missed from work,
- Emotional pain, and
- The impact on your daily life.
Legal cases can also help determine whether Uber was aware of other complaints involving the same driver and what the company did (or did not) in response. Survivors often ask, "How did this happen?" Filing a Los Angeles Uber sexual assault lawsuit can sometimes help answer that question.
At Levin Simes, we're here to guide you through the process step by step. There's no commitment to move forward unless it makes sense for you.
How a Los Angeles Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit Can Help You Seek Justice
Many survivors want to know if Uber could have prevented what happened. That question is at the heart of our legal work.
We represent individuals in Los Angeles and across the country in lawsuits that focus not just on the drivers but on the choices Uber made that allowed assaults to occur. These cases look at how the company:
- Failed to properly screen or remove unsafe drivers,
- Ignored past complaints or warning signs,
- Created conditions that isolated passengers without real safeguards, and
- Delayed or avoided action after survivors reached out for help.
In some cases, lawsuits also raise questions about Uber's app design and whether it offered enough protection or tools for riders in distress.
Survivors who work with an experienced legal team often receive significantly more in compensation than those who try to handle the process alone. But just as important, having a Los Angeles Uber sexual assault lawyer beside you means you're not the only one asking hard questions. We work to uncover what Uber knew, when it knew it, and what it failed to do.
You do not need to take on a company like Uber by yourself. We know how to fight this fight, and we do it every day, with commitment and persistence.
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