Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 37
  • Issue: 1

Study of pattern of skull fracture in victims of two wheelers due to road traffic acciodents-autopsy based study

1Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru-74

2Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine& Toxicology, Vinayaka Mission's Medical College & Hospital, Karaikal - 609 609

3Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru-74

*Corresponding Author Dr. Asangi Indira Laxman, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru-74, E-mail: seema220876@gmail.com

Online published on 6 March, 2021.

Abstract

In an ancient time, people used to have animals for the purpose of transport to reach from one distance to another. It used to be tedious and at the same time tiring also. To overcome this, invented vehicles like bullock cart, bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, four-wheeler, train etc, to reach his destination very fast. But same time ignored his inner conscience, became the victim of damages of his own invention by means of road traffic accidents. Inspite of huge benefit, vehicle is a common killer of human. Road traffic accidents take major portion of magnitude of mortality in developing and developed countries. Also the major concern of disability. Road traffic accident poses itself as a major epidemiological and legal problem. Therefore, the current study is under taken to analyze the pattern of skull fractures due to two wheeler accidents with respect to site, situation, number, size, severity and extent which helps in reconstruction of manner and also cause of death. This study is an attempt to help the law enforcement authorities and policy makers regarding road safety measures and need for trauma care system even at the remote places. Early intervention and referral will make the difference in outcome of fatalities.

Keywords

Skull fracture, Road traffic accidents, Two wheeler accidents