West Virginia Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in West Virginia

Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in West Virginia:

• Healthcare & Medical Services (32% of cases)
• Energy & Mining (23% of cases)
• Retail & E-commerce (18% of cases)
• Government & Public Sector (15% of cases)
• Financial Services (8% of cases)

If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.

West Virginia-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• West Virginia follows federal ADA requirements
• West Virginia Human Rights Act extends protections
• Northern and Southern Districts handle accessibility cases
• Healthcare sector heavily targeted due to rural telehealth needs

Understanding West Virginia's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.

Notable West Virginia ADA Website Cases

These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in West Virginia courts.

West Virginia ADA Website Compliance Checklist

Ensure your website meets these essential WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements to minimize ADA lawsuit risk:

• Images have descriptive alt text
• Forms include proper labels
• Color contrast meets WCAG standards
• Full keyboard access provided
• Focus states clearly visible
• Multimedia is captioned
• Headings properly structured
• Links are descriptive
• Errors announced to assistive tech
• Page titles are unique

Industry-Specific Guidance

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Understanding WCAG Requirements

Learn about the specific WCAG success criteria that courts reference in ADA cases:

Other State Lawsuit Data