Uber and Lyft both operate in the state of New Mexico. Wherever rideshare services are available in New Mexico, there is risk of rideshare-related assault. Assaults vary widely and can include sexual assaults, rape, physical assaults, carjackings, kidnappings, abductions and shootings.
Uber and Lyft only provide limited statistics for reports of assaults on their apps, but some nationwide numbers are available. Uber reported that over 9,000 sexual assault complaints were made to the company between 2017 and 2020, while Lyft had over 4,000 between 2017 and 2019. In regard to physical assaults, both companies only chose to publish statistics on fatal physical assaults. Uber reported 39 fatal physical assaults between 2017 and 2020 and Lyft reported 10 fatal physical assaults between 2017 and 2019.
No matter what city or town you live in, a good rideshare lawyer can help you with both Uber lawsuits and Lyft lawsuits.
In New Mexico, both passengers and drivers have been victims in rideshare sexual assaults and physical assaults. Oftentimes, these assaults are reported on the app or by email to Uber or Lyft but are not handled adequately. Victims of assault in rideshares may be eligible for compensation for their injuries. If you have been the victim of a rideshare assault, you can complete this form to schedule your free case evaluation.
Cases against Uber and Lyft will generally be subject to statutes of limitations. There are different kinds of statutes of limitations. For Uber and Lyft lawsuits, personal injury and wrongful death statutes are the most likely to apply to your case. In New Mexico, these statutes of limitations are as follows:
Statutes of limitations can be longer depending on the specifics of your case. An experienced rideshare lawyer can help you with filing an Uber or Lyft lawsuit in New Mexico to receive compensation for your injuries or the death of a loved one related to a rideshare-related assault.
Managing partner Ron Meneo has been practicing law for over two decades. Attorney Meneo and his team work steadfastly for their clients, listening to and handling each case in a personalized way. We also work alongside other distinguished law groups to ensure you receive the best representation available in New Mexico. The Meneo Law Group is transparent and will always keep you aware of our proceedings as we file a rideshare lawsuit.
If you prefer to speak with us directly regarding your incident, please call The Meneo Law Group at 1-866-371-8506 1-866-371-8506 or send us a confidential email.