{"id":8141,"date":"2026-11-11T02:47:59","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T02:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/sexual-assault-lawsuit-new-mexico\/sexual-assault-rideshare-taxi-driver-new-mexico\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T18:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:27:06","slug":"sexual-assault-rideshare-taxi-driver-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/sexual-assault-lawsuit-new-mexico\/sexual-assault-rideshare-taxi-driver-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Rideshare Driver Sexual Assault Lawyer in New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-8140\" alt=\"A dim hotel corridor at night with a green-glowing keycard reader beside a closed room door and a ceiling security camera.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keycard-r-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keycard-r-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keycard-r-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keycard-r-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keycard-r-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keycard-r-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Rideshare Sexual Assault | New Mexico<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt by a Rideshare Driver? Talk to a New Mexico Lawyer Who Listens<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">A ride should get you home. If a driver crossed the line, you can take the first step at your own pace, with a conversation that stays private.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Request your free, confidential consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Request your free, confidential consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published November 10, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Being sexually assaulted by a driver during a ride can leave you shaken and unsure what to do next. In New Mexico, the driver who committed the assault may be personally liable for it. A rideshare or taxi company may also face a claim if it knew or should have known the driver posed a risk. This page explains who may be responsible, what a claim may cover, and the steps to take now.<\/p>\n<h2>What Counts as Sexual Assault by a Rideshare or Taxi Driver<\/h2>\n<p>Sexual assault by a driver includes unwanted touching, sexual coercion, and harassment connected to a trip. The trip is often the setting, and it can include Uber and Lyft rides, licensed taxis, and airport shuttles. The assault can happen inside the vehicle, at pickup or drop-off, during a detour, or after the ride has ended. Each of these can still connect to the ride. <a href=\"https:\/\/bjs.ojp.gov\/data-collection\/ncvs\">National Crime Victimization Survey<\/a> data also tracks where violent crimes occur, which helps explain why these settings matter.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for three kinds of readers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An adult rider who was assaulted or harassed by a driver.<\/li>\n<li>A family member of an adult victim who wants to understand their options.<\/li>\n<li>A parent or guardian of a minor, where time limits and reporting rules can differ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>New Mexico extends the time limits for minors and incapacitated people, giving them one year after the incapacity ends to file (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 37-1-10<\/a>). Because timing rules vary, it helps to raise the question early.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a driver assaulted you during a ride, you may have a claim, and you don&#x27;t have to sort out what comes next alone. Our team can help you understand your options. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-carpeted-hotel-hallway-with-wooden-doors-and-ceiling-light-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Carpeted hotel hallway lined with wooden doors and lit by ceiling lights.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who May Be Responsible: The Driver and the Company<\/h2>\n<p>The driver can be personally responsible for an assault the driver commits, and the company may face a claim if it knew or should have known about the risk. A claim against a company may rest on negligent hiring, negligent retention, or negligent supervision. <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/137\/html\/0064-01.html\">Spencer v. Health Force, Inc.<\/a> addresses employer liability of this kind. Under New Mexico&#8217;s uniform jury instruction, the injured person must prove that the employer knew or should have known the employee would create an unreasonable risk of injury to a group that includes the plaintiff. The person must also show the employer failed to use ordinary care, and that this failure caused the injury (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1647 NMRA<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The test looks at what the company knew or should have known, not only what it admits knowing. The same instruction&#8217;s commentary also explains that these claims do not require the employee to have been acting within the scope of his employment at the time of the occurrence which injures the plaintiff (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1647 NMRA<\/a>). Useful facts often include the company&#8217;s screening, its response to earlier complaints, and its supervision of the driver.<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico generally limits each defendant to its own share of fault (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-3A-1<\/a>). The driver&#8217;s intentional conduct can change how liability is shared.<\/p>\n<p>Timing also matters for rideshare trips. Under New Mexico law, a prearranged ride starts when the driver accepts the request through the app and lasts until every passenger has exited at the destination (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18568\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 65-7-2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>What a Claim May Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A civil claim may seek compensation for medical care, counseling, lost income, and emotional harm. Common categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency and ongoing medical care, including exams and treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Counseling and therapy.<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and reduced ability to earn.<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering, and emotional distress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The value of a claim depends on the evidence, the medical and counseling records, and New Mexico law. No amount is predicted here, because every case turns on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18568\/index.do\">\u00a7 65-7-8(A)<\/a>, either the transportation network company driver, or the transportation network company on the driver&#8217;s behalf, must maintain primary auto insurance that acknowledges the driver is a transportation network company driver and covers the driver while logged on to the company&#8217;s digital network or while engaged in a prearranged ride. New Mexico requires primary auto liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 for death, bodily injury and property damage during a prearranged ride (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18568\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 65-7-8<\/a>). That is a minimum the law sets. Whether a particular policy applies to an assault turns on its terms.<\/p>\n<p>Family members can have <a href=\"https:\/\/storage.courtlistener.com\/pdf\/2017\/06\/19\/thompson_v._city_of_albuquerque_1.pdf\">their own claims<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<h2>Steps to Take Now to Protect Your Options<\/h2>\n<p>Your first steps are safety, medical care, and a clear record of what happened.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Get safe, then get medical care.<\/strong> An exam documents injuries, including ones that feel minor or emotional.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decide about police.<\/strong> A report creates an official record. Whether to report is your choice, and you can talk it through with a lawyer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep evidence.<\/strong> Save the trip receipt, the app&#8217;s ride history, screenshots of messages, the driver&#8217;s name and vehicle details, photos, the clothing you wore, and any counseling records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write a timeline.<\/strong> Note the pickup and drop-off addresses, the route, the times, and anyone who saw you before or after the trip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Report to the company.<\/strong> Use its safety channel and keep any report number you receive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>New Mexico generally gives three years to file a claim for injury to a person (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 37-1-8<\/a>). A case is commenced when the petition, declaration, bill or affidavit, upon the filing of which process is authorized by law to be issued, is filed in the proper clerk&#8217;s office, with intent that process shall issue immediately, which intent is presumed unless the contrary appears (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 37-1-13<\/a>). Other timing rules can apply, so the deadline should be checked against your facts.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Free Consultation and Case Process Work<\/h2>\n<p>You start with a free first consultation, and you decide whether to go forward. El Gringo Law offers a free first consultation that is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> The attorney reviews what happened, the trip and driver details, your medical and reporting status, and your questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The firm can request trip and company records, collect medical and counseling records, identify who may be responsible, and help preserve evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> Many civil matters resolve through negotiation, and some are filed in court. Timelines vary, and none can be promised at the start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Costs.<\/strong> If a case goes forward, the firm may advance court costs and litigation expenses. You may be responsible for those costs if there is no recovery, as the written agreement reviewed at the consultation explains.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Why Work with El Gringo Law on a Rideshare or Taxi Assault Matter<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law represents people in New Mexico in personal injury matters. Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Josh Wood is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona and is responsible for the content on this page.<\/li>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s practice areas include car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, sexual assault, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Readers in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, Taos, and Farmington may contact El Gringo Law to discuss a potential matter.<\/li>\n<li>Support staff help with scheduling and records, and Josh Wood answers for the firm&#8217;s communications.<\/li>\n<li>Website and contact page: <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">elgringolaw.com contact page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s approach is clear communication, respect for your privacy, and plain explanations of each step. Every case is different, and no result in one matter can be predicted from another.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Questions About Rideshare and Taxi Assault Claims<\/h2>\n<p>You do not need a police report to start a consultation.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still have a claim if the trip had ended?<\/summary><p>Possibly. Your attorney can review the timing in your case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a police report first?<\/summary><p>No. You can start a consultation without one, and the attorney can explain how a report may affect the matter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my name become public?<\/summary><p>Your attorney can explain what would be public in your case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to face the driver in court?<\/summary><p>Much of the work happens through your attorney. Your attorney will explain what your participation would look like in your case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to pay if I do not recover money?<\/summary><p>The costs section above explains how court costs and litigation expenses are handled. Your attorney reviews the written agreement with you.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/long-symmetrical-hotel-hallway-with-red-carpet-closed-white-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Long symmetrical hotel hallway with red carpet, closed white doors, and warm overhead lighting.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Reach Out to El Gringo Law About Your Ride<\/h2>\n<p>A conversation is the next step if a driver&#8217;s conduct left you with questions about what to do. You may be sorting out medical care, whether to report to police, and who may be responsible, all at once. You don&#8217;t have to work through those questions alone. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact form on the El Gringo Law website<\/a>, or start a chat, and the responsible lawyer will review your facts and explain your options.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. 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Our team supports every step of the conversation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Your safety comes first<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in danger or need immediate help, call 911 before anything else. You can reach out to us when you are ready to talk.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Call 911 in an emergency<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Call 911 in an emergency<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps you can take now<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get to a safe place<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Move to somewhere you feel secure, and reach out to someone you trust if you can.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get medical care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeing a doctor protects your health and creates a record of your visit.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Write down what you remember<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note the date, time, pickup and drop-off points, and what the driver said or did while it is still fresh.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save your trip records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep screenshots of the ride, receipts, messages, and any reports you have made to the rideshare company.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">You do not have to decide anything today. 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