2021, Volume 14, Issue 5, pp 636 – 644

Assessment of seat-belt related injuries using the FORTIS forensic system

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Corresponding Author: Ján Mandelík, Department of Transport Safety, The University of Security Management in Kosice, Košťova 1, Košice, Slovak Republic. Phone/Fax: +421(0)557201071; E-mail: emg@dodo.sk

Abstract

This study presents (1) a case of an injury to an unbelted passenger and (2) the possibilities of proving the occurrence of injuries to traffic accident participants. We demonstrate the case of an injury to a passenger who failed to fasten her seat belt, and question whether her injuries would have been equally serious if she had fastened her seat belt. Theoretical bases and methods for the interdisciplinary procedure of medical examiners using the PC Fortis program and technical analysts of traffic accidents using the PC Crash program are presented. Furthermore, individual practical steps are documented, the result showing that the injuries to the passenger would have occurred, but, to a minimum extent, i.e., 6.9% of the original injuries, which would have not exceeded the legal limit for damage to health.

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PMC ID: 8742897
PubMed ID: 35027965
DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0069

Article Publishing Date (print): Sep-Oct 2021
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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