Are built-up curb ramps a liability for your restaurant?

​The number one thing you can do to reduce an ADA lawsuit in your restaurants is: 

GET THE PARKING LOT RIGHT! 

It's literally like ADA Lawsuit Repellent!

This one simple thing will reduce your exposure to an DA lawsuit by almost 50%!...45% percent to be accurate.

The vast majority of all ADA Lawsuits are related to inadequate or non-compliant accessible parking.

But what should you look for?

Well, take a look at this picture below:
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​You will notice a built-up curb ramp located in the loading and unloading access aisle or the cross-hatched area in the photo.

This is bad and is just screaming SUE ME!

This prevents access and is a significant barrier to those who deploy a ramp from their vehicles.

The fix for this is straightforward and cost-effective, considering the average ADA settlement is in the $15,000 range...each time.

In the photo below, you will see how our client corrected this and GOT THEIR PARKING LOT RIGHT! 
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Next time you are at one of your restaurants, take a look at the ADA parking stalls and look for this condition.

Once mitigated, along with a freshly painted van parking stall, updated signage, will reduce your exposure to an ADA Lawsuit by almost 50%!

Not to mention, make for a much more excellent brand experience for those with disabilities.

If you would like more information on this or the ADA Parking requirements for your restaurants, I have some great ADA details for you inside the QSR ADA Linked In Group.  You can join and get them for free here
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