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Regardless of the safety measures that rideshare companies practice to ensure that passengers are not victimized during a ride, sexual crimes continue to occur. Uber and Lyft crimes usually involve drivers taking unsuspecting passengers off the route of their ride to somewhere remote. The drivers usually lock their victim’s in their cars and proceed to assault them.
Like many other people who have been sexually victimized, the victims of these Uber and Lyft drivers usually do not speak up because they fear that they might be hurt further. Victims might not understand how to begin the legal process against their attackers. Or, victims might not know that legal claims can be time-sensitive.
The purpose of this article is to explain the concept of statutes of limitation in regards to sexual assault and harassment committed by rideshare drivers onto passengers. For more information, reach out to a qualified attorney who has experience in rideshare sexual assault cases. An experienced attorney at the top-rated Normandie Law Firm will be able to help you file a claim.
California Statute Of Limitations
What is a statute of limitations? Statutes of limitation are time limits placed so that an individual can file a lawsuit. A common statute of limitation is two years; so, most causes of actions allow victims two years to file their lawsuit. What is a cause of action?
A cause of action is the reason behind a lawsuit, for example, fraud or negligence. The statute of limitation of each case depends on its specific cause of action. There are some exceptions to the statute of limitations. Depending on the circumstances, the statute of limitations can be momentarily paused. If you feel you are eligible for an exception to the statute of limitations, talk to one of our accomplished attorneys with experience in sexual assault cases. Below is a quick description of some of the exceptions to the statute of limitations:
- Plaintiff Was Underage When the Incident Occurred—if the plaintiff was a minor at the time of the incident, the statute of limitations does not start running until the plaintiff either turns 18 years-old or is legally emancipated. Although it is possible for parents and legal guardians to sue on behalf of a minor, this exception allows plaintiffs to personally pursue legal actions if parents or guardians failed to pursue legal action previously.
- Defendant Was Out of the State—if the defendant leaves the state at any time during the state of limitations, the total amount of time of absence from the state will be added to the end of the statute of limitations.
- Plaintiff Was Mentally Incompetent—if the plaintiff was mentally incompetent during the incident, then the statute of limitations is and will remain paused until the mental incompetence passes.
- Plaintiff Died—if the plaintiff died before the statute of limitations was over, the claim could still be filed within that original timeframe. If the plaintiff died close to the end of the statute of limitations, the claim could be filed within six months of the plaintiff’s death.
- Defendant Died—if the defendant died, the claim must be filed within one year of his or her death.
Our Law Firm Usually Receives the Following Questions from Uber and Lyft Victims of Sexual Crimes:
- How much time do I have to sue Uber for sexual assault?
- How much time do I have to sue Lyft for sexual harassment?
- What is the time deadline to file a sexual assault lawsuit against Lyft?
- What is the statute of limitations in California to sue Uber for rape?
Before Answering These Questions, We Must Distinguish Sexual Harassment From Sexual Assault.
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