While the law is a bit murky on the topic of web accessibility, the number of lawsuits claiming inaccessibility on websites as going against the ADA has risen over the last decade and will likely continue to rise. And while most of these cases are never brought to judgment, settling out of court is still costly, especially for small businesses.
Recent high-profile cases saw several rounds of appeals, which can drag on for months or even years while incurring costly legal fees. So while the odds of you having to pay someone who sues you over an inaccessible website are relatively low, it’s not worth the worry if we can prevent it.