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Walk-In Tub and Jacuzzi Injury FAQs

If you or a loved one have become injured due to a walk-in tub or jacuzzi, you may find yourself trying to answer some tough questions. Our experienced personal injury attorney has composed answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

Who is Held Liable for a Walk-In Hot Tub Accident?

This answer depends on the location and circumstances surrounding your injury. For example, if you are staying in a hospital and the handrail to the walk-in tub breaks while in use, causing you to fall and injure yourself, the hospital can he held liable for the injury. Conversely, if the tub or jacuzzi is in your home and the tub malfunctions, serious injury can occur and the manufacturer can be held liable.

Steps to Take Following a Walk-In Hot Tub Accident

• Call 911 or have a close friend or relative drive you to a quick care or emergency room for a medical exam.
• Do not touch the jacuzzi or hot tub; do not attempt to “fix” it. You may end up injuring yourself further and the evidence could become tampered.  Leave it as it is and take photo and/or video evidence.
• Contact an injury lawyer to begin the injury claims process.

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Accidents Associated With Walk-In Tubs and Jacuzzi’s

In a recent report, the NDPA estimates there are just over 4,000 drowning-related deaths each year. Injuries from walk-in tubs and/or Jacuzzi’s can vary greatly. The most common injuries that can occur are:

• Slip and falls
  • Bruises, cuts, and head injuries from hitting the side or bottom of the tub.
  • Sprains and strains from twisting your ankle during the fall.
  • Bone fractures — most commonly seen in the wrist, hip, ankle or foot.
• Burn injuries
  • Thermal burns on the epidermis can arise if the water in the tub becomes too hot.
  • Chemical burns from chemicals used to clean the jacuzzi.
• Drowning wrongful death
  • If a person loses consciousness in the tub, whether it be from improper temperature, a slip and fall, or the person is simply unable to get out of the tub, drowning deaths can occur.
• Electrical Injuries
  • Electrical injuries can cause catastrophic injury. As recently seen in the news, a 43-year-old man was electrocuted in a hot tub in a Mexico resort due to faulty electrical wiring.
• Infections
  • Skin infections such as tub folliculitis from bacteria in poorly maintained jacuzzi’s.
  • Respiratory infections from inhaling contaminated water or vapor mist.

To minimize these risks, we encourage everyone to exercise extreme caution while entering, enjoying, or exiting a walk-in tub and/or jacuzzi. If you or a loved one have become injured in Las Vegas, Nevada, contact our law firm via our online contact form for a free case review or by calling 702-514-1414.

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