The Factors that Contribute to Injury While Drifting along a Texas Waterway
Is there anything more relaxing than floating down one of the many rivers in Texas on a hot summer day? Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous, with many things that can put your safety at risk. Whare are the common causes of Texas tubing accidents? What can you do to reduce the risk of injury on the rivers in Texas?
What Are the Common Causes of Tubing Accidents in Texas?
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there were more than 4,000 waterway accidents nationwide in 2019, with many of them in Texas. Statistics compiled by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department indicate that about 5% of all waterway accidents every year happen in Texas, more than twice the national average.
Tubing accidents can stem from a variety of factors, including:
- Submerged objects in the water, such as logs, rocks, branches or other debris, which can puncture a tube or cause a tuber to capsize
- Dangerous currents, either because of speed, rapids or direction, which also pose a capsize risk as well as the possibility of dizziness or disorientation
- Unpredictable weather or water conditions, including floods (with higher water levels and faster currents), as well as high winds
- Objects that trap tubers, such as trees or branches
- Substance abuse
- Failure to properly use a life jacket
- Collisions with other watercraft
What Can You Do to Minimize the Risk of a Tubing Accident?
First and foremost, you want to wear a life jacket at all times, even if you’re a good swimmer. Currents can be unpredictable, particularly if your tube flips over.
Don’t go tubing if you’ve been drinking or using recreational drugs. Both can slow your reaction time.
Keep an eye on where you’re going. Be ready to take evasive action if you encounter debris, branches or other obstructions.
Let Us Help Protect Your Rights after a Tubing Accident
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