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It is important to also differentiate between a medical manner and similar legal manner. For example, a motor vehicle
collision caused an intoxicated driver with a fatality will be Accident, however, the legal finding – or charge – may be
vehicle homicide. The Cause and Manner of Death are both similar to the civil standard of a preponderance or statutory
standards of reasonable or probable; and are not the more strict criminal standard of beyond a reasonable doubt.
Our agency may be involved in any various investigations and expert consultations mentioned here, and others. We are
not accident reconstructionists or fire investigators – we have knowledge and experience with these; however,
insufficient to reach a finding or conclusion as to causation. We do consult with other experts, just as we do in our death
investigations. These experts will tell us the Cause, and additional findings and their consultations will assist us in
determining the Manner.
It is important to know the distinctions and qualifications of the investigators and experts of your cases.
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