Forensic science international
Falls from height in forensic medicine: Differentiating accident, suicide, and homicide through case analysis and biomechanical modeling.
Pelin Erol, Yaşar Mustafa Karagöz
Published: 202610.1016/j.forsciint.2026.112815
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Falls from height represent one of the leading causes of unintentional injury and death worldwide. Distinguishing between accidental, suicidal, and homicidal falls remains a major forensic challenge. Autopsy findings alone may not reveal…
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