AMERICANS with DISABILITIES ACT
RISK MANAGEMENT & MITIGATION
ADA Risk Management helps businesses avoid expensive ADA lawsuits by identifying risks early and correcting them strategically.
CABiT performs a comprehensive ADA compliance inspection, then delivers a clear, prioritized plan to bring your business into compliance and reduce legal exposure.
ADA lawsuits are up over 200% – proactive risk management is one of the most effective ways to protect your business, your time, and your bottom line.
This involves the filing of single or multiple ADA lawsuites against non-compliant businesses. Whether done by a single organization or by multiple individuals, drive-by lawsuits can result in significant legal and settlement costs.
The ADA lawsuit can also be used as a threat by individuals and groups if a businesses does not offer a large settlement.
Lawsuits can be filed at the federal level for ADA non-compliance, and several states allow those lawsuits to be brought forth by disabled individuals seeking damages in state courts also, including California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Oregon, Texas and Washington.
Federal lawsuits will impose a deadline for compliance, where individual lawsuits may seek to collect fines of up to $50,000 per violation in some states and punitive damages, among others.
There are many high costs involved for knowingly or intentionally avoiding ADA regulations.
However, when the right equipment is installed, compliance can be maintained and the costs of settlements, lawsuits, fees, and fines can be avoided.
Personal injury lawsuits have been brought against those who rent or lease a business location and property owners for failing to follow accessibility guidelines for safe sidewalks, ramp surfaces, and proper maintenance of clearance for disabled individuals.
Successful lawsuits have resulted in awards and settlements of millions of dollars.
Save Yourself From Frivolous ADA Lawsuits
Get an ADA Risk Management Inspection Today!
ADA violation lawsuits are up 233%, Learn how the process works.
Having a Risk Management Inspection & Mitigation Plan can protect you from ADA lawsuits. Even if you win, it can still cost you up to $75,000 in legal expenses, loss revenue, plus time and frustration.
In California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Texas and Washington, you can be sued in both federal court and state court for ADA violations. The worst part is even if you win, you can’t get attorney fees and other legal costs from those that sued you in ADA Civil Rights cases.
Civil Rights ADA lawsuits are up 233% since 2022.
65% of businesses and property owners have an ADA deficiency and don’t realize it.
Our Risk Management plans protect you from ADA lawsuits.
Get CABiT ADA Certified TODAY to save your business the expense and hassle of a lawsuit, even if you win, it still costs you money and time to defend yourself.
Show the community you are a responsible corporate citizen and member of the community by displaying your CABiT ADA Certification.
If you get sued for an ADA Violation that we have certified, we will stand behind you and support you and help defend you against the abusive lawsuit.
The Silver or Gold certification shows your customers and community that you have achieved more than the minimum standards and that you care. Both levels are incremental steps and standard levels above the basic ADA minimum standards of the ADA law and the Department of Justice’s current enforcement.
Depending on the level, Silver or Gold, you have shown how you achieved a higher level of accessibility which your customers will appreciate and grow to become more loyal.
Once your Risk Management inspection is completed, we will write a Mitigation Plan which you can use to do the following; Modify deficiencies, get your business insurance lowered.
Your Risk Mitigation plan will include; a comprehensive list of ADA violations and deficiencies and other defects, along with a written plan on how to resolve your violations and deficiencies.
Your Mitigation Plan is your defense against ADA lawsuits, you will be able to effectively show that you have been proactively working to learn and mitigate any ADA violations that you might have, which is often enough to stop lawsuits in their tracks.
By completing your Mitigation Plan, you become certified and can avoid ADA lawsuits or get any possible ADA lawsuits dismissed.
CABiT has been providing vital engineering and risk management since 2009 and has contributed to projects across the United States, Europe and the Middle East. We are made up of engineers, private investigators, insurance claims adjusters, risk management specialists and supporting roles.
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