Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawsuit Loans
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You order an Uber or Lyft ride and expect to arrive at your destination safely. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. While statistics show that most riders get where they’re going without incident, some riders are sexually abused while in transit[2,3,4,5].
If you’re an abuse victim, you might have filed an Uber sexual assault lawsuit or a Lyft sexual assault lawsuit. However, these cases can take a long time to resolve, delaying the compensation you deserve and potentially causing financial strain.[1]
Pre-settlement funding, sometimes called a lawsuit loan, is a cash advance of a portion of your expected settlement. The money you receive can help you cover your bills while you wait for your day in court.
Apply for pre-settlement funding today, or keep reading to learn more about rideshare sexual assault lawsuit loans.
Key Takeaways
- Using a rideshare service is statistically safe, but, sadly, thousands of riders have reported being sexually abused.[2,3,4,5]
- Filing an Uber or Lyft sexual assault lawsuit can help you get compensation for the abuse you endured.
- Rideshare sexual abuse cases could take years to settle, possibly leaving you in a difficult financial position.[1]
- Pre-settlement funding could give you the money you need to make ends meet while you wait for a settlement offer.
- A lawsuit loan is nonrecourse, meaning you don’t have to repay it unless you win your case.
Sexual Assault Claims Against Uber & Lyft
Over the past several years, Uber and Lyft have received thousands of allegations of sexual abuse from app users. Let’s explore some of the statistics for each rideshare company.
Uber
Since launching, Uber has published three safety reports revealing that more than 12,500 sexual assault incidents have been reported to the company.[2,3,4]
Here are the incident numbers by report year:
- 2017 to 2018: 5,981[2]
- 2019 to 2020: 3,824[3]
- 2021 to 2022: 2,717[4]
Uber’s safety reports don’t cover the period from 2009 (when the company was founded)[11] to 2016 or from 2023 to 2025, so it’s unclear how many other incidents, if any, have occurred.
The most frequently reported incidents involved non-consensual kissing and touching.[2,3,4] Women were generally victimized more often than men. For instance, between 2021 and 2022, 89% of non-consensual penetration victims were women and 8% were men, while in 3% of incidents, the survivor’s gender was unknown.[4]
Currently, many of the sexual abuse court cases against Uber have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL). During MDL, the included cases stay bundled together through pre-trial proceedings. Then, a select number of cases go through bellwether trials to see how this type of litigation plays out in court. Finally, the remaining cases get transferred to their home jurisdictions for trial.[1]
The Uber MDL has been in the pre-trial phase since late 2023. The first bellwether trials will start in December 2025.[1]
Lyft
According to Lyft’s Safety Transparency Report, there have been more than 6,800 sexual assault incidents reported between 2017 and 2022. Here’s how the numbers break down by reporting period:[5]
- 2017 to 2019: 4,158
- 2020 to 2022: 2,651
Lyft was founded in 2012.[12] Since the report doesn’t cover some years of operation, we can’t know for sure how many sexual assault allegations have been made. Like Uber, most reported incidents involved non-consensual kissing and touching.[5]
Lyft may soon also have to deal with MDL. A motion to consolidate 17 existing cases was filed in October 2025.[9]
Types of Rideshare Sexual Assault Cases We Fund
While funding decisions are based on specific case details, we generally issue lawsuit loans for rideshare sexual abuse cases involving non-consensual:
- Kissing
- Touching
- Penetration (or attempted penetration)
You may also be eligible for funding if your case involves harassment, stalking, or rideshare company negligence. Company negligence could involve insufficient driver background checks or failure to investigate or respond to assault allegations in a timely and appropriate manner.
What’s the Average Settlement Amount for Lyft or Uber Sexual Assault?
The average settlement amount for Lyft or Uber sexual assault cases is currently unknown, as settlement amounts have not yet been reported. However, legal experts anticipate that settlements will fall between $50,000 and $1,000,000. Victims who endured severe abuse and present strong evidence will likely receive higher payouts.[6,7,8]
Factors That Determine Settlement Amount
Several factors go into determining a case’s settlement amount, including, but not limited to:[1,6]
- Medical bills to treat physical injuries
- Therapy costs to treat psychological trauma
- Lost wages due to being unable to work or only being able to work a limited schedule or a lower-paying job
- Pain and suffering (physical, mental, or emotional)
If a court decides that Uber or Lyft was especially negligent in their responsibility to ensure platform user safety, you may also be awarded punitive damages.[6]
When a Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawsuit Loan Might Make Sense
If you’ve filed a Lyft sexual assault lawsuit or an Uber sexual assault lawsuit, you may want to apply for a lawsuit loan.
Pre-settlement funding can help if:
- You can’t work due to your physical injuries or emotional trauma.
- You need to take some time off to recover from the incident, but you can’t afford to stop working.
- Your medical or therapy bills are piling up faster than you can pay them.
- You can’t afford to seek necessary treatment.
- You don’t want to wait for your case to settle to receive compensation.
Your attorney can help you decide if obtaining pre-settlement funding is right for your situation.
Think You Have a Case?
Call us toll-free at (877) USClaims to speak with a friendly funding specialist today.
Who Qualifies for Rideshare Sexual Assault Pre-Settlement Funding?
Qualifying for pre-settlement funding may be easier than you expect. You’ll need a valid personal injury case and a lawyer working on a contingency basis. When an attorney works on contingency, they don’t get paid unless you win your case.
At USClaims, we primarily look at the strength of your case when evaluating your application for a lawsuit loan. We do not look at your credit score when determining whether to advance you the funds.
Uber & Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit Funding Process
Enduring sexual abuse and filing a lawsuit against a major corporation is hard enough. Fortunately, securing a lawsuit loan is relatively easy. Here’s what you’ll do during the pre-settlement funding process:
- Hire a lawyer on a contingency basis. They will be your biggest ally in the courtroom. Plus, you need an attorney to apply for your lawsuit loan.
- File your lawsuit. Your lawyer will complete and submit the required paperwork to the court.
- Apply for pre-settlement funding. Your attorney will work closely with USClaims during this phase.
- Get an application decision. If you’re approved, you could get your money in as little as 24 business hours.* You can then use the funds as needed until your case is settled.
- Reach a settlement deal. Your lawyer will repay USClaims as a lump sum from your settlement proceeds.
Remember, pre-settlement funding is nonrecourse. So, if you don’t win your case, you do not need to repay us.
Benefits of Pre-Settlement Funding for Sexual Assault Survivors
There are many benefits to getting pre-settlement funding for your rideshare sexual assault lawsuit. Here are the most significant ones:
Protect Your Credit
Your creditors will keep expecting payment even when you’re dealing with physical pain, emotional trauma, or both. Depending on the details of your case, you may be able to get a lawsuit loan for $500 to $1,000,000. You can use the money to pay your bills on time, keeping your credit score intact and reducing financial stress.
Wait for the Settlement You Deserve
If you have no income or cash reserves, you may feel pressured to accept a lowball settlement deal just to pay your bills. That pressure can get worse the longer your case takes to resolve.
Pre-settlement funding gives you financial breathing room to wait for a deal that adequately compensates you for your suffering.
It’s Nonrecourse
Pre-settlement funding is risk-free. You don’t have to repay us if you don’t win your case, so you don’t have to worry about carrying debt into the future.
No Restrictions on How You Use the Money
You can use pre-settlement funding to cover any costs you’d like. We’ll never require receipts or ask how the money was spent.
Many rideshare sexual abuse survivors use lawsuit loan funds to pay their:
- Mortgage or rent
- Gas, oil, electric, water, sewer, trash, internet, cable, and phone bills
- Groceries
- Car payments
- Gas for their car
- Other debt payments
- Medical expenses
- Therapy bills
- Insurance premiums
No Monthly Payments
When your budget is tight, the last thing you want to worry about is one more financial obligation. Pre-settlement funding isn’t like a traditional loan that requires monthly payments.
Instead, your attorney will repay your lawsuit loan in a lump sum from your settlement proceeds (if you win your case). Then you can go on with your life, without worrying about recurring bills from us.
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Where USClaims Provides Funding
There are many states where we provide funding. However, due to certain laws, we currently do not provide funding in Arkansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Get the Financial Support You Need During Your Uber/Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Filing an Uber sexual assault lawsuit or a Lyft sexual assault lawsuit is an important step toward healing and holding the rideshare company accountable. However, the legal system often moves slowly, which can make it difficult to maintain a normal life (especially if you’re unable to work due to the incident).
Pre-settlement funding can help you pay your bills and cover any other expense you feel is necessary. That way, you don’t have to hit the pause button on your life while you wait for your day in court.
Apply now or call us today at 1-877-USCLAIMS to learn more.
Rideshare Sexual Assault Pre-Settlement Funding FAQs
Who qualifies for a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit loan?
If you have a valid personal injury case and a lawyer working on a contingency basis, you may qualify for a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit loan. Your attorney can help you determine if you should pursue pre-settlement funding.
What is the average settlement for a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit?
The average settlement for a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit is currently unknown, as the data has not yet been reported. However, legal experts expect settlement amounts to range from mid-five figures to seven figures, depending on the severity of the abuse and the strength of the evidence.[6,7,8]
How long does a rideshare sexual assault lawsuit take?
A rideshare sexual assault lawsuit can potentially take years to resolve. The Uber MDL has been in process since late 2023, and the bellwether trials have just started as of December 2025.[1]
Have Questions?
Our pre-settlement funding experts will walk you through our entire process.
Sources
- Kosmides, Kathryn. Helping Survivors. “Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit.” 19 Dec. 2025. https://helpingsurvivors.org/rideshare-sexual-assault/uber-lawsuit/
- Uber. “2017-2018 US Safety Report.” 5 Dec. 2019. https://tb-static.uber.com/prod/udam-assets/drclg/UberUSSafetyReport_201718_FullReport.pdf
- Uber. “2019-2020 US Safety Report.” 30 June 2022. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r2gUgnux2MzM4YMi6D3nwHJb2UaZ5Yjv/view?uclick_id=344af21e-d054-4d0b-a2c0-39ce66f3cd4b
- Uber. “2021-2022 US Safety Report.” https://uber.app.box.com/s/lea3xzb70bp2wxe3k3dgk2ghcyr687x3?uclick_id=344af21e-d054-4d0b-a2c0-39ce66f3cd4b
- Lyft. “Lyft Safety Transparency Report 2020-2022.” https://assets.ctfassets.net/vz6nkkbc6q75/3yrO0aP4mPfTTvyaUZHJfJ/f77d145864edc540aa9f7fe530c6bcec/Safety_Transparency_Report_2020-2022.pdf
- Driscoll, Bryan and Edwards, Sarah. Consumer Shield. “Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit Settlements (2026).” 5 Dec. 2025.https://www.consumershield.com/injuries-accidents/rideshare/payouts
- TorHoerman Law, LLC. “Lyft Sexual Assault Settlement Amounts [Projections 2025].” 16 Dec. 2025. https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/lyft-sexual-assault-lawsuit/lyft-sexual-assault-settlement-amounts/
- Oberheiden, Nick, Dr. The National Law Review. “Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit: 10 Key Facts for Rideshare Passengers.” 23 Oct. 2025. https://natlawreview.com/article/lyft-sexual-assault-lawsuit-10-key-facts-rideshare-passengers
- Simmons, Christian. Consumer Notice. “Motion Filed to Consolidate Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuits into MDL in Federal Court.” 16 Oct. 2025. https://www.consumernotice.org/news/motion-filed-to-consolidate-lyft-sexual-assault-lawsuits-into-federal-mdl/
- LegalClarity. “What Does it Mean When a Lawyer Works on Contingency?” 26 June 2025. https://legalclarity.org/what-does-it-mean-when-a-lawyer-works-on-contingency/
- Uber. “The History of Uber.” https://www.uber.com/en-BD/newsroom/history/
- Lyft. “Investor Relations.” https://investor.lyft.com/
*Funding subject to approval. We typically fund within 24 business-day hours after we receive a fully-executed contract. Additional restrictions may apply. Contact for details.
**2X CAP may not be applicable for all types of cases and/or jurisdictions.
Disclaimer
Throughout this website, the term “loan” may be used for convenience to describe pre-settlement funding. However, such transactions are not loans in the legal sense. Repayment is strictly contingent upon the successful resolution of your case. If your case is unsuccessful, no repayment is required. Common terms like “lawsuit loan” are used colloquially but misrepresent the nonrecourse nature of pre-settlement funding.
