- Sep 14, 2024 - Hot Tubs - Written by Cloward Trial Lawyers, reviewed by Ben Cloward
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call or text us 702-605-5000Although there are many health benefits to using a hot tub, it does not come without risks. In a recent year, 8 out of 10 child deaths were attributed to accidental drowning in a pool, spa, or hot tub in Nevada.
To better protect your family, Cloward Trial Lawyers would like to offer advice on how to be safe while using a hot tub.
The benefits of using a hot tub cannot be overlooked. Here are just some of the benefits of using a hot tub:
Using a hot tub widens blood vessels, which helps to improve circulation throughout the body. In improving blood flow, white blood cells are able to be more easily transported throughout your body, which helps you to fight off infections.
Hydrotherapy reduces muscle soreness by allowing the buoyancy of the water to support your weight. With the help of the warm water, your muscles will more easily relax.
A hot tub will benefit people with the following conditions:
If you are in any of the following groups, you should avoid using a hot tub:
There are a few safety rules that should be followed:
A hot tub is normally much warmer than your body temperature. To avoid overheating, you should only stay in a hot tub for between 15 and 30 minutes. If you feel flushed, it is important to get out of the tub. Prior to using a hot tub, you should consult with a physician. A hot tub is not a healthy choice for everyone.
A hot tub should be kept between 100° to 102° Fahrenheit, but it can be as high as 104° Fahrenheit. The hotter the temperature, the less time you should spend wading in the hot tub. It is recommended that children and the elderly do not remain in a hot tub for longer than 20 minutes.
Even taking all necessary precautions, hot tub injuries do occur. Hotels and spas may set the hot tub temperature too high (in some cases, hot tubs may be heated up to 110° Fahrenheit).
In other situations, a hot tub may have tainted water, harboring bacteria such as Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Cryptosporidium. Disturbing evidence suggests that Pseudomonas aeruginosa is present within two-thirds (2/3) of hot tubs. It can cause a skin rash known as hot tub folliculitis, which presents as itchy red bumps around hair follicles.
Worse yet, if a hot tub’s water is contaminated, even inhaling the fumes can be dangerous. A hot tub with tainted water exposes the user to Legionella bacteria, increasing the risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease or Pontiac fever.
A dip in a hot tub should be a relaxing experience. Unfortunately, there is no knowing the sanitary procedures and protocols of a hot tub venue. There are always safety risks of illness or injury.
At Cloward Trial Lawyers, we help victims of hot tub and walk-in tub accidents and their families recover financially for any losses. We know how complicated a hot tub case can be, and we are ready to collect any pertinent evidence to bring the liable party to justice. Contact us today to request your free consultation.
In 2016, at the age of 37, Benjamin P. Cloward became the youngest lawyer in the history of the State of Nevada to be awarded the prestigious “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Nevada Justice Association. That same year, he became the youngest member of the Nevada, Las Vegas Chapter of ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), and at the time was also the youngest person in the State of Nevada to be Board Certified as a Personal Injury Specialist.
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