The legal and judicial investigation of an accident is often a particularly complex process, in which all available evidence must be examined and new evidence gathered. The forensic pathologist plays a decisive role in this process.
The forensic pathologist is the specialist doctor who can properly record any bodily injuries and assess possible intoxication, as well as the possible influence of other substances, whether medicines or drugs. Studying the medical tests, medical file, certificates, etc. of a person who has been involved in a traffic accident and has suffered, or is accused of having caused, bodily injuries — and preparing a relevant expert opinion — can significantly affect the outcome of the case.
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