This past year, more than 3,000 Web Accessibility lawsuits have been filed in the United States under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Users from pages with all types of topics (property sales, automotive companies, education, etc.) are turning to the ADA to fight for their rights in the digital environment.
And the thing is that, sometimes, these users can spend more than a month trying to make a purchase or process on some web portals, representing a great loss of resources and time for them.
This past year, more than 3,000 Web Accessibility lawsuits have been filed in the United States under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Users from pages with all types of topics (property sales, automotive companies, education, etc.) are turning to the ADA to fight for their rights in the digital environment.
And the thing is that, sometimes, these users can spend more than a month trying to make a purchase or process on some web portals, representing a great loss of resources and time for them.
El Modelo de Negocio de las Demandas de Accesibilidad
More and more entities are turning to defend all those users who require accessible functionalities in online portals.
Lawyers of great renown worldwide are using their efforts to ensure the rights of their clients, reaching claims that exceed $40,000.
Furthermore, it is not only the lawyers of the defending party who benefit from the situation, on the other hand, we find entities that are also in charge of defending the defendants in matters of accessibility, assuming an even greater cost for the defendant company, and in case of losing the case, having great losses of both monetary and reputational value.
¿Estás Preparado para Evitar una Demanda?
To avoid these types of lawsuits, you must first carry out periodic audits to identify and correct barriers on your site, ensure that you comply with WCAG 2.1 and local regulations, such as Royal Decree 1112/2018 in Spain and Directive (EU) 2016/2102 in Europe, and use subject matter experts to validate your Accessibility level.
Additionally, it is vitally important to educate your team about the importance of accessibility and best practices for carrying it out. These measures will not only help avoid lawsuits, but will improve the experience of all your users.
A modo de conclusión…
Lawsuits for web accessibility are a reality that is taking on a strong presence today, posing a threat to any company that is not prepared to comply with the requirements of current regulations, such as the ADA, the European Accessibility Regulations or Royal Decree 1112/2018.
That is why it is essential that companies inform themselves and take proactive measures to ensure that their websites are accessible, using the help of experts in the field.
