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How Long Does it Take to Get Hypothermia in Cold Water?

 

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Hypothermia occurs when a person’s body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The amount of time that it takes to develop hypothermia depends on the temperature of the water and the type of protective gear that is worn while in the water. As a New York Jones Act lawyer, I recommend that each maritime worker know what to do if a crewmember falls overboard because a prompt rescue and prompt medical treatment can help avoid serious injury or death.

How Long Does It Take to Develop Hypothermia?

A New York maritime lawyer urges you to act fast if a crewmember falls overboard.Symptoms of hypothermia generally develop gradually and can happen within minutes of falling into cold waters. 

When the water temperature is 40 degrees or below, serious injury can result in as little as a few minutes. Even in water temperatures approaching 50 degrees, death can occur within the first hour of cold water immersion.

If you have been injured or if you have lost a loved one due to hypothermia, then you may be entitled to damages.  Contact a New York maritime lawyer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY today for more information.


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