Beschreibung:
Accident reconstruction is but one phase of road traffic fatality (RTF) cases. This atlas covers the issues that face medical examiners and coroners in determining the nature and extent of RTF injuries as well as the cause, manner, and circumstances of death.
Preface, Road Traffic Fatalities; Cause, Manner and Circumstances of Death; RTF Investigation vs. RTF Reconstruction; Jurisdictional and Statutory Considerations, Who Usually Does What? Basic Caveats, General Classifications of RTFs, Common Questions to be Answered During RTF Investigations, Injuries Caused by SafetyIRestraint Devices, Basic Injury Mechanisms, Common but Critical Investigative Mistakes, Factors that Raise Suspicion of Suicide, Typical RTF Injuries, Artifactual Injuries, Preparing to Investigate, Initial Procedures at the Scene, Primary Investigative Tasks, Overall Goals of the Investigation, The Autopsy and Toxicology Testing