Investigation of road traffic fatalities : an atlas / Jay Dix, Michael Graham, and Randy Hanzlick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dix, Jay.

Contributor:

Graham, Michael, 1951-

Hanzlick, Randy.

Series:

Causes of death atlas series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Traffic accident investigation--Atlases.

Traffic accident investigation.

Genre:

Atlases.

Physical Description:

ix, 111 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2000]

Summary:

Investigation of Road Traffic Fatalities: An 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. Also ideal for medicolegal death investigators and law enforcement personnel, who work with medical examiners and coroners during RTF investigations, this Atlas covers everything from "Typical road traffic fatality injuries" to "Injuries caused by safety/restraint devices" and "Autopsy and toxicology testing".

Contents:

Road Traffic Fatalities

Cause, Manner and Circumstances of Death 1

RTF Investigation vs. RTF Reconstruction 4

Jurisdictional and Statutory Considerations 6

Who Usually Does What? 7

Basic Caveats 8

General Classifications of RTFs 9

Common Questions to be Answered During RTF Investigations 10

Injuries Caused by Safety/Restraint Devices 11

Basic Injury Mechanisms 12

Common but Critical Investigative Mistakes 13

Factors that Raise Suspicion of Suicide 14

Typical RTF Injuries 15

Artifactual Injuries 19

Preparing to Investigate 19

Initial Procedures at the Scene 19

Primary Investigative Tasks 20

Overall Goals of the Investigation 22

The Autopsy and Toxicology Testing 22.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 23).

ISBN:

0849323681

OCLC:

43684607