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Uber and Lyft assault claims in Alabama

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Filing deadline6 years from date of assault (minority tolling applies)Ala. Code § 6-2-34(a)

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Alabama?

Alabama's civil SOL for sexual abuse is 6 years (Ala. Code § 6-2-34(a)). The clock begins on the date of the assault. Minority tolling applies — the SOL is suspended until the survivor turns 18. A lawyer can confirm yours.

6 years from date of assault (minority tolling applies)

Alabama has not enacted a lookback window. Alabama does not require fingerprint-based background checks for rideshare drivers.

Source: Ala. Code § 6-2-34(a)

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Alabama provides a 6-year civil statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims under Ala. Code § 6-2-34. Alabama has mandatory rideshare regulations requiring background checks for TNC drivers, but does not require fingerprint-based screening. Birmingham and Huntsville are the state's primary rideshare markets. The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission provides financial assistance for medical and counseling expenses for assault survivors.

Medical facilities in Alabama

  • UAB Comprehensive Cancer and Trauma Center — SANE Program

  • Crisis Center Birmingham — Rape Response Program

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Uber and Lyft assault overview. This page covers the local information available for Alabama.

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Sources

  1. Ala. Code § 6-2-34(a)