Rideshare Sexual Assault (Uber/Lyft) Statistics in Dallas
5 years
Civil SOL for Sexual Assault
Parkland Memorial Hospital, Children's Medical Center
SANE Programs
Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) — (214) 590-0430
Local Advocacy
Courts in Dallas, Texas
Dallas County District Court
600 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Dallas
Parkland Memorial Hospital — SANE Program
5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
Liability Considerations in Dallas
Rideshare Sexual Assault in Dallas
Dallas's sprawling metropolitan area and car-dependent geography make rideshare a primary transportation mode for residents and visitors. DFW Airport — one of the nation's busiest — generates enormous rideshare volume, and the Uptown and Deep Ellum entertainment corridors create late-night demand with elevated assault risk. The Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center provides 24-hour crisis support and can assist survivors in accessing both SANE services and legal advocacy referrals.
Your Legal Team
Elena Vásquez
Partner
Houston, TX
Elena Vásquez is one of Texas's leading attorneys in civil sexual assault litigation, with 14 years of experience representing survivors in claims against individuals, institutions, and corporate defendants including Uber and Lyft. She practices with a trauma-informed philosophy developed in collaboration with licensed clinical social workers and is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to serve Spanish-speaking survivors who are often underrepresented in civil litigation. Elena has recovered over $40 million for her clients in sexual assault cases and is a frequent advocate for legislative reform of Texas's sexual assault civil statutes of limitations.
Education
- J.D., University of Texas School of Law (2012)
- B.A., Psychology, Rice University (2009)