1Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar
2Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, J. N. Medical College, Belgaum
3Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar
In the recent times, medico-legal cases are on the rise. This pattern is of important for those who are concerned with their documentation. Hence the present study is undertaken to know the pattern of medico-legal cases.
One year cross-sectional study was conducted at KLES'S DR. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum from and a total of 2120 cases were studied.
Out of 2120 cases, RTA constituted the maximum of 68.8%. Maximum number of victims (33.5%) was between 21–30 years and 75.2% of victims were males. More than 50% of incidents occurred in urban areas and the mortality rate was 9%. Occupants of motor cycle (59.8%) cases were the highest number of victims involved in RTA. The agriculturists were the highest (43.1%) in number among the victims and agrochemicals (67.0%) were the commonest type of poison. Maximum (69.5%) cases of burns were due to dry heat and the most common cause of burns was flame (45.2%). Majority of assault cases (71.0%) were by hard blunt weapon. Most common animal species involved in bites were snakes (53.3%). Maximum number of mechanical asphyxia cases was due to hanging (52.4%).
The results could be useful in interpreting the types and strategic planning can be made accordingly for the benefit of the community.
Medico-legal case; Road traffic accident; Burns; Poisoning; Assault; Bites and stings; Mechanical asphyxia
