What's Included

• Comprehensive report of accessibility issues
• Severity ranking and risk assessment
• Recommendations for fixes (technical, structural, or content).

Website Accessibility vs. ADA Lawsuit Costs

Investing in website accessibility is almost always less expensive than responding to an ADA-related lawsuit after the fact. Proactive accessibility efforts help businesses avoid legal risk, improve user experience, and protect their brand reputation. Accessibility should be viewed as a long-term investment rather than a reactive expense, benefiting both users and business operations

Typical Costs Involved

Below is an outline of the general costs associated with both becoming ADA Compliant compared to the costs of litigation.

Proactive Accessibility Costs (Before Legal Action)

• Accessibility audit and testing: $3,000 – $10,000 for small websites
• Accessibility remediation and development fixes: $10,000 – $50,000 depending on site complexity
• Ongoing monitoring and maintenance: variable, based on site size and update frequency

ADA Lawsuit Costs (After a Claim or Demand Letter)

• Settlement amounts: typically $5,000 – $20,000
• Attorney and legal defense fees: $10,000 – $25,000 or more
• Total combined costs: often $15,000 – $40,000+, with some cases exceeding $75,000

Additional Financial Impact

• Emergency remediation under tight legal deadlines
• Long-term technical debt from rushed or incomplete fixes
• Brand damage and loss of customer trust
• Risk of repeat lawsuits if accessibility issues remain unresolved

Proactively investing in website accessibility is significantly more cost-effective than dealing with the legal, technical, and reputational consequences of an ADA lawsuit.

Source: AudioEye – “Cost of Website Accessibility vs. a Lawsuit: How Early Investment Saves You Money”