If you’ve been sexually assaulted by a rideshare driver in New Jersey, you deserve justice and compensation. At Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers, our experienced New Jersey rideshare sexual assault lawyers understand the trauma and violation you’ve experienced. We represent rideshare sexual assault victims with compassion and aggressive advocacy. We hold Uber, Lyft, and negligent drivers accountable for their actions.
With over 50 years of experience and $535 million in total recoveries, we fight to secure the compensation you need to heal and move forward. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation—no upfront costs.
Why Choose Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers for your Rideshare Sexual Abuse Case
When you’ve experienced sexual assault, you need an attorney who combines legal knowledge with genuine compassion. Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers brings both. Our team has dedicated decades to helping New Jersey injury victims recover and rebuild their lives.
- Decades of Experience: Our firm has served New Jersey injury victims since 1967—over 50 years of proven results. We’ve recovered more than $535 million for clients across all practice areas, including catastrophic injury cases. Our attorneys understand personal injury law and know how to hold corporations accountable. We’ve handled thousands of cases and understand the unique challenges sexual assault survivors face.
- Certified Trial Attorneys: Edward P. Capozzi, founder and chair of our Personal Injury Department, is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney with 50+ years of experience. He’s been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2012. He was named to Best Lawyers in America 2026. He was inducted into the New Jersey Law Journal Hall of Fame. Alex S. Capozzi, our partner, is also a Certified Civil Trial Attorney. He’s a Super Lawyers Rising Star. He was recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. These certifications mean our attorneys have demonstrated exceptional skill in trial advocacy. They’re prepared to take your case to trial if necessary.
- Proven Track Record: We’ve secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in catastrophic injury cases. Our recent results include a $21.8 million settlement for a child struck by a commercial vehicle. We recovered $8.525 million in a construction accident settlement. We secured $7.225 million in a motor vehicle accident settlement. These results demonstrate our ability to secure substantial compensation for seriously injured clients. View our complete case results to see how we’ve helped other victims.
- Statewide Presence: With 10 office locations across New Jersey, we’re accessible to clients throughout the state. You can meet with us in person at a location convenient to you. Whether you’re in North Jersey or South Jersey, we have a local office ready to help.
- Free Consultations, No Upfront Costs: We offer free, confidential consultations with no obligation. We work on a contingency basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. This removes financial barriers to justice. We believe every victim deserves access to quality legal representation.
- Compassionate Approach: We understand that sexual assault is a deeply traumatic experience. We handle every case with sensitivity, respect, and confidentiality. Your privacy is paramount. You control what information is shared publicly. We treat you not as a case number, but as a person deserving of justice and healing.
- Aggressive Advocacy: While we’re compassionate, we’re also aggressive. We don’t settle cases for less than they’re worth. We prepare every case for trial, which often leads to better settlement offers. When rideshare companies refuse to offer fair compensation, we’re prepared to take your case before a jury.
Our Recognition and Awards
Some of the recognition and awards our lawyers have received include:
- Certified Civil Trial Attorneys (Edward and Alex Capozzi)
- Super Lawyers recognition (Edward Capozzi since 2012; Alex Capozzi Rising Star)
- Best Lawyers in America 2026 (Edward Capozzi)
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (multiple attorneys)
- Lifetime Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- New Jersey Law Journal Hall of Fame (Edward Capozzi, 2014)
- 59th President, New Jersey Association for Justice (Edward Capozzi, 2020)
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (Alex Capozzi)
- 4.9/5 stars with 5,926+ Google reviews
Understanding Rideshare Sexual Assault in New Jersey
Rideshare sexual assault encompasses a range of harmful behaviors perpetrated by drivers against passengers. These incidents include verbal harassment, unwanted advances, non-consensual touching, physical assault, exposure, recording without consent, and coercion. The trauma inflicted by these violations extends far beyond the ride itself. Survivors often experience lasting emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. If you’ve experienced this trauma, our sexual assault attorneys in New Jersey can help you pursue justice.
In New Jersey, victims of rideshare sexual assault have legal rights. You have the right to report the assault to law enforcement. You can seek medical and mental health treatment. Additionally, you can also pursue civil legal action against the rideshare company and the driver. New Jersey law recognizes that rideshare companies owe a duty of care to their passengers. They must take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm. When they fail to do so, they can be held liable for the injuries you suffer. If you’re a victim in a specific location,
Rideshare Sexual Assault Statistics
The statistics are alarming. Between 2017 and 2022, Uber received nearly 400,181 reports of sexual assaults from users. Comparatively, from 2017 to 2019, Lyft reported over 4,000 sexual assaults. Disturbingly, the majority of rideshare sexual assaults target passengers—the very people these companies promised to protect. These numbers represent real people whose lives were forever changed by preventable crimes. According to Uber’s official safety resources, the company has implemented various safety features, though critics argue these measures remain insufficient.
Why Rideshare Companies Are Liable for Sexual Assault
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are not passive platforms—they are businesses that profit from connecting drivers with passengers. With that profit comes responsibility. These companies have a legal duty to protect their passengers from foreseeable harm, including sexual assault by drivers. This principle is established under New Jersey premises liability law and applies to transportation network companies. Our attorneys have extensive experience with sexual abuse cases.
Under New Jersey law, rideshare companies can be held liable for negligent hiring, negligent retention, negligent supervision, and failure to warn. When a company knows or should know that a driver poses a risk to passengers and that driver commits sexual assault, the company shares responsibility for the victim’s injuries. This is an established legal principle. If you need legal representation, contact our team to discuss your case.
Duty of Care
Rideshare companies breach this duty of care in multiple ways. First, they conduct inadequate background checks on drivers. While they claim to vet drivers thoroughly, their screening processes often fail to identify individuals with histories of violence or sexual misconduct. Second, they fail to investigate reports of assault properly. When passengers report sexual assault, companies frequently minimize the incident. They fail to remove dangerous drivers or allow them to continue operating. Third, they prioritize their reputation and revenue over rider safety. Internal documents have revealed that rideshare companies knew about sexual assault patterns. Yet they chose not to implement adequate safety measures because doing so would be costly.
Additionally, rideshare companies fail to warn passengers about known risks. Insurance companies don’t adequately inform riders about the dangers of traveling alone with strangers. They fail to provide clear reporting mechanisms for assault. They also fail to implement basic safety features that could prevent or deter assault. These include in-vehicle cameras, panic buttons, or real-time ride monitoring. Our attorneys have extensive experience holding rideshare companies accountable through civil litigation and have recovered substantial compensation for victims. We’ve handled rideshare accident cases involving various types of injuries and negligence.
Your Legal Rights and Compensation Options
If you’ve been sexually assaulted in a rideshare, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries. New Jersey law allows victims to recover damages for both economic and non-economic losses. Understanding your legal rights is the first step toward justice. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) provides comprehensive resources for survivors.
Economic damages include all measurable financial losses resulting from the assault:
- Medical bills and mental health treatment costs (therapy, counseling, psychiatric care)
- Lost income and future earning capacity
- Costs associated with recovery and rehabilitation
Non-economic damages compensate you for the intangible harm you’ve suffered:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Psychological injury
Punitive damages may also be available. These damages punish the rideshare company for particularly egregious conduct. They deter similar behavior in the future. When a company knowingly fails to protect passengers from sexual assault, punitive damages send a message. Such negligence will not be tolerated.
Statute of Limitations
In New Jersey, you generally have two years from the date of the assault to file a civil claim. However, if you discover the injury later, the clock may start from the discovery date. For minors, the timeline extends to age 55 or 7 years from the date of reasonable discovery of the injury and its causal relationship to the abuse, whichever is later. This means you may have more time than you think. It’s critical to act quickly to preserve evidence and witness testimony. For more information on New Jersey civil litigation procedures, consult the New Jersey Judiciary.
At Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers, we represent clients on a contingency basis. This means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. You’re never responsible for our costs or expenses. This ensures that financial barriers don’t prevent trauma survivors from accessing justice. Our track record of substantial settlements and verdicts demonstrates our commitment to securing maximum compensation for our clients. View our case results and verdicts to see how we’ve helped other victims.
What to Do If You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted in a Rideshare
If you’ve experienced sexual assault in a rideshare vehicle, taking the right steps immediately after the incident can strengthen your legal case and protect your well-being. These steps are critical for preserving evidence and documenting your experience.
- Report to the Rideshare Company: Contact Uber or Lyft immediately through the app and report the assault. Document the date, time, driver name, and detailed description of what occurred. Request that the company deactivate the driver’s account. Keep copies of all communications with the company. This creates an official record within the rideshare platform’s system.
- File a Police Report: Contact local law enforcement and file a formal police report. Provide officers with as much detail as possible about the assault, the driver, and the vehicle. Obtain a copy of the police report for your records. This creates an official record of the crime. It may help prevent the driver from assaulting others. A police report is essential evidence in your civil case.
- Seek Medical Attention: Visit a hospital or urgent care facility and describe your injuries to medical professionals. Even if you don’t have visible injuries, seek evaluation for internal injuries or sexually transmitted infections. Medical documentation is crucial evidence in your case. If you’ve been sexually assaulted, ask about sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) services. These services preserve evidence that may be used in criminal or civil proceedings.
- Preserve Evidence: Keep the clothes you wore during the assault in a sealed bag. Don’t wash them. Take screenshots of your ride history, driver information, messages, and any communications with the rideshare company. Photograph any injuries. Write down everything you remember about the assault while the details are fresh. This documentation will support your legal claim.
- Document Emotional Impact: Keep a journal documenting your emotional and psychological response to the assault. Note symptoms of anxiety, depression, nightmares, or other trauma responses. This documentation supports claims for emotional distress damages. Your mental health records will be important evidence.
- Contact an Attorney: Reach out to an experienced rideshare sexual assault attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can guide you through the legal process and protect your rights. Our lawyers can ensure evidence is properly preserved. We conduct thorough investigations. We gather rideshare company records, driver background checks, GPS data, communication records, and witness statements. You don’t need to have all the evidence ready—we uncover it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rideshare Sexual Assault Claims
What is the statute of limitations for filing a rideshare sexual assault claim in New Jersey?
Generally, you have two years from the date of the incident to file a rideshare sexual assault claim in New Jersey. However, if you discover the injury later, the clock may start from the discovery date rather than the incident date. For minors, the timeline extends to age 55 or 7 years from the date of reasonable discovery of the injury and its causal relationship to the abuse, whichever is later. This means you may have more time than you think. An experienced attorney can clarify your specific timeline. We ensure you don’t miss critical deadlines.
Do I have to go to trial, or can we settle?
Many rideshare sexual assault cases settle before trial. However, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. This aggressive approach often leads to better settlement offers from rideshare companies and their insurers. You maintain complete control over accepting or rejecting any settlement offer. We never pressure clients into settlements—your decision is final. Our litigation experience gives us leverage in negotiations.
How much does it cost to hire Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers for my rideshare assault case?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. You’re never responsible for our costs or expenses. This ensures that financial barriers don’t prevent trauma survivors from accessing justice. You can focus on healing while we handle the legal work.
Can I file a claim if the assault happened months or years ago?
Yes, depending on when you discovered the injury and your age at the time. New Jersey law recognizes that trauma victims may not immediately pursue legal action. Shock, shame, or psychological trauma can delay action. The statute of limitations may not have expired. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your specific situation—there’s no obligation.
What evidence do I need to prove my rideshare sexual assault claim?
You don’t need to have all the evidence ready. We investigate thoroughly. We gather rideshare company records, driver background checks, GPS data, communication records, medical documentation, and witness statements. Our investigation uncovers evidence that proves the company’s negligence and the driver’s misconduct. We handle the investigative work. Our team knows exactly what evidence is needed to build a strong case.
Will my case be kept confidential?
Yes. We handle all cases with complete confidentiality and sensitivity to your trauma. You control what information is shared publicly. We understand the sensitive nature of sexual assault cases. We prioritize your privacy and dignity throughout the legal process. Your story is yours to tell—we respect that.
Get Justice for Your Rideshare Sexual Assault
You didn’t deserve what happened to you. Rideshare companies have a responsibility to protect their passengers. When they fail, they must be held accountable. You have the right to pursue justice and compensation.
Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers is ready to fight for you. Our team of experienced, compassionate attorneys has recovered millions for injury victims. We’re prepared to take on rideshare companies to secure the compensation you deserve. We offer free, confidential consultations with no obligation and no upfront costs.
Don’t wait. The statute of limitations is ticking. Evidence can be lost. Contact our firm today to discuss your rideshare sexual assault claim.
Call us at (973) 364-8300 or fill out our online contact form for a free consultation.
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Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers Last Updated : November 26, 2025We are the trial attorneys with the experience and knowledge to get you the results you deserve. At Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers, we take time to get to know you, as well as your case. We are committed to excellence. It is important for our team to understand your fears, concerns and expectations. We are always available to answer any questions, and are willing to come to you if you are unable to come to us.
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