Uber Carjacking Lawsuits

Uber Carjacking Lawsuits

Over the years, Uber carjackings have been reported in the news. The same is true for Lyft carjackings. This potentially lethal type of physical assault often involves brandishing or use of a weapon. Other Uber-related assaults include sexual assault, rape, kidnapping and shooting.

While Uber has taken some actions to improve driver safety, there is still more to be done. Uber continues to settle claims over issues of negligence related to carjackings. An experienced Uber lawyer can help you file a lawsuit against Uber. Below are two examples of Uber-related carjackings.

Uber Driver Carjacked by Passenger in Sacramento

In Philadelphia, an elderly Uber driver picked up several passengers in the middle of the night. When dropping them off, they hit the driver on the back of the head, then proceeded to attack him after they dragged him out of his car until they had his keys.

Philadelphia police found the car being driven shortly after and apprehended two teens that left the vehicle. However, when they caught up with the vehicle again, the other two suspects were gone. The arrested suspects were both teens. The driver was recovering when he was approached by the press.

Philadelphia Uber Driver Carjacked, 2 Teens Arrested

In Philadelphia, an elderly Uber driver picked up several passengers in the middle of the night. When dropping them off, they hit the driver on the back of the head, then proceeded to attack him after they dragged him out of his car until they had his keys. Philadelphia police found the car being driven shortly after and apprehended two teens that left the vehicle. However, when they caught up with the vehicle again, the other two suspects were gone. The arrested suspects were both teens. The driver was recovering when he was approached by the press but stated that he didn’t believe that the threat of jail would do much to change the teens’ behavior.

Filing a Lawsuit for an Uber Carjacking

In some cases, Uber can be held liable for your carjacking. It is important to discuss your case with an experienced rideshare lawyer to see if your case fits the criteria for filing a lawsuit. In the past, lawsuits have been part of the reason Uber has changed policies and features to make the app safer for drivers and passengers alike. An Uber lawyer can file a lawsuit on your behalf and help you recover compensation for medical bills, therapy, or loss of income related to injuries sustained in a carjacking or other physical assault.

If you or someone you love was the victim of an Uber-related carjacking, there is most likely medical documentation and a police report available to support your claim. This is important for reaching a settlement. Victims and witnesses should record or write down their experiences as soon as they are able. This ensures that the record will contain as many details as possible. Things to consider writing down are:

• The time and place of the incident
• Who was involved
• A description of the attacker
• Anything that sticks out to you, small details that would help identify specific individuals or places

Why Hire The Meneo Law Group?

Attorney Ron Meneo has been practicing law for over 25 years. Attorney Meneo serves as the managing partner for The Meneo Law Group. At The Meneo Law Group, we come together as a team of legal professionals to serve our clients in specialized areas of personal injury, including Uber carjackings. We also work alongside other similarly qualified law firms to improve outcomes for our clients across the nation. We treat each case we represent as unique and look forward to discussing your case with you. If you are the victim of an Uber carjacking, request a free case evaluation today.