ADA lawsuits generally require businesses to come into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and to pay their own lawyers, pay the lawyers for the other side, and possibly pay some measure of damage to the plaintiff (depending on the state). ADA lawsuits can become very expensive on top of having to comply with the law. ADA compliance before being sued in an Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit is a good idea for everyone - and it is required by law. The numbers of ADA lawsuits have gone up dramatically in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of ADA website lawsuits. In this first section of the ADA Law and Lawsuits class, Nolan Klein, Esq. reviews the basic of ADA lawsuit statistics and compliance requirements. DISCLAIMER: This is a general informational course created to increase the scope of public knowledge and information about the ADA law and about ADA lawsuits. This is not legal advice. It is educational material only. If you have a personal or active legal issue, you should seek an attorney with appropriate legal experience and knowledge to assist with your specific situation. You may also contact Law Offices of Nolan Klein by visiting our website at www.nklegal.com. DO NOT rely on this video for legal advice or information particular to any active or pending legal situation. Contact a lawyer to discuss your case.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) is a civil rights law passed in 1990, which is designed to integrate the disabled into the fabric of American life. The ADA has three sections or titles. Title III of the ADA applies to private businesses and requires them to be inclusive. In this second section of ADA Law and Lawsuits Explained, attorney Nolan Klein explains who is considered disabled under the ADA law, and what the ADA law does to protect disabled Americans from discriminatory misconduct. DISCLAIMER: This is a general informational course created to increase the scope of public knowledge and information about the ADA law and about ADA lawsuits. This is not legal advice. It is educational material only. If you have a personal or active legal issue, you should seek an attorney with appropriate legal experience and knowledge to assist with your specific situation. You may also contact Law Offices of Nolan Klein by visiting our website at www.nklegal.com. DO NOT rely on this video for legal advice or information particular to any active or pending legal situation. Contact a lawyer to discuss your case.

Not all businesses are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but most are. The ADA law lists the types of private businesses that must comply with its requirements, and that list is substantial. But there are exceptions, and indeed some businesses are not required to meet ADA standards and will not risk ADA lawsuits is they do not comply. In this third section of ADA Law and Lawsuits Explained, attorney Nolan Klein reviews the types of businesses that are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as the businesses that are not subject to the ADA law. DISCLAIMER: This is a general informational course created to increase the scope of public knowledge and information about the ADA law and about ADA lawsuits. This is not legal advice. It is educational material only. If you have a personal or active legal issue, you should seek an attorney with appropriate legal experience and knowledge to assist with your specific situation. You may also contact Law Offices of Nolan Klein by visiting our website at www.nklegal.com. DO NOT rely on this video for legal advice or information particular to any active or pending legal situation. Contact a lawyer to discuss your case.