Citation

Moreschi C, Da Broi U, Cividino S, Gubiani R, Pergher G. J. Forensic Leg. Med. 2014; 25: 14-20.

Affiliation

Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Section of Agricultural Engineering, University of Udine, Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jflm.2014.04.004

PMID

24931855

Abstract

Suicides due to neck injuries caused by chainsaws are uncommon events. The cutting elements of petrol and electric chainsaws produce different features in lethal neck injuries. The accurate evaluation of the death scene, of the power and mechanical characteristics of the chainsaw and of wound morphology are all essential in distinguishing a case of suicide.

Language: en