Service Animal Law Center

Newport Beach, California

Disability Access Violations in California

We don't just work with service animals here! We love helping disabled individuals who encounter problems with businesses that create problems for their disability. Read on to learn more.

Holding Businesses Accountable for ADA Violations in California

If you are a person with a mobility disability and encountered a business in California that lacked accessible parking, had steps or barriers at the entrance, or did not offer a wheelchair-accessible restroom, your civil rights may have been violated. Businesses open to the public are legally required to ensure full and equal access under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act.

You do not have to tolerate second-class treatment because of your disability. We can help.

What Are Common ADA Accessibility Violations?

Photo of inaccessible
business location because of stairs

Businesses often fail to meet even the most basic accessibility standards, including:

  • No or insufficient accessible parking spaces: Spaces that are missing access aisles, proper signage, or slope compliance
  • Inaccessible entrances: Steps without ramps, doorways too narrow for wheelchairs, heavy or difficult-to-open doors
  • Inaccessible restrooms:Lack of grab bars, insufficient turning space, or restrooms located in inaccessible areas

These barriers are not just frustrating—they are unlawful. We help our clients enforce their rights and hold businesses accountable for failing to comply with the law.

What We Do

We are a California law firm that helps disabled clients stand up to businesses that deny access. If you report a violation, we will investigate the property, assess whether your rights were violated, and—if so—take legal action to force compliance. In many cases, businesses are required to fix the problem and pay compensation to the disabled person who brought the violation to light.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

Under the law, you may be eligible to recover damages of up to $4,000 per violation, plus attorney's fees and costs. If you have encountered multiple barriers at the same location or visited on more than one occasion, your potential compensation may be higher.

You are helping enforce the civil rights of all disabled Californians—and the law ensures you are compensated for doing so.

No Upfront Costs – You Only Pay If We Win

We represent clients on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront, and we only earn a fee if we recover money for you. Our firm has years of experience fighting for the rights of disabled individuals all over California.

Report a Violation Today

If you encountered a business with:

  • No accessible parking
  • Not enough accessible parking
  • Damages acessible parking spaces
  • Steps or barriers at the entrance
  • Restrooms you could not access in your wheelchair
  • Lack of ramp or lift
  • Doors that are too heavy or impossible to open

We want to hear from you. You may have a case—and we are ready to help.

Let us fight to make California more accessible—starting with your experience


Get Legal Help Today

Let us help you fight for your rights. Don't delay. If you are facing discrimination, that likely means that others are as well.