Citation

Mane M, R AV, S AK, V H, Navle A, Hv P. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2022; 16(3): 240-247.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine)

DOI

10.37506/ijfmt.v16i3.18289

PMID

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Motor vehicle collisions usually result in consequences like property damage, injury and death. Itcausesfinancial losses to the victim himself, families of the victim and to the country. Traffic collision often resultsin injury, death or property damage.

PURPOSE: The objective of the research is to provide a better understanding on motor vehicle accidents that occurredin the time span of 2008-2017 in Karnataka.Procedure: The data obtained was secondary data from report of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways andCEIC Data Global Database website. This data was then categorised under India Premium Database's AutomobileSector- table IN.RAF018: Road Accidents: Karnataka.

CONCLUSION: From the data obtained it is seen that the rate of Motor vehicle accidents in Karnataka is still growingat a rapid pace.

Language: en

Keywords

Injuries; Motor vehicle collision; Road Traffic Accidents; Safety precautions.