California Rideshare Assault FAQs
Answers to questions survivors often have after a rideshare assault in California. Whatever happened, it was not your fault, and you are in control here. This is general information, not legal advice — for your situation, a free and completely confidential conversation can help. Se habla español.
Do I need to have reported it to the police?
No. A civil claim is separate from any criminal case — you do not need a police report or a conviction to pursue one. Read more →
Can I keep my identity private?
Often, yes. Survivors can frequently pursue a claim while keeping their identity out of the public record, such as under a pseudonym. Read more →
Was it my fault?
No. What happened to you was not your fault, full stop. Seeking information changes nothing about that. Read more →
Can I hold the rideshare company responsible?
Potentially — where its own choices about screening, complaints, or safety helped enable the harm. Read more →
It happened a while ago. Is it too late?
Maybe not. Deadlines for these claims can differ from an ordinary case, and some windows are extended or revived. It is worth asking. Read more →
What can a claim actually help with?
Counseling and therapy, medical care, lost income, and the harm you endured — support and accountability, not a price on what happened. Read more →
How much does it cost to talk to a lawyer?
Nothing. The conversation is free and confidential, and we work on contingency — no fee unless we recover. Read more →
Still have questions about your crash?
A quick, confidential review can answer them — about two minutes, no cost, no obligation.