Abstract

Forensic Engineering is a recognized and important aspect in forensic investigations. <strong>Forensic electrical engineering </strong>is a branch of forensic engineering, and is concerned with investigating electrical failures and accidents in a legal context. The case under discussion is an example where the Judicial Medical Officer sought the services of forensic electrical engineering to ascertain the cause and manner of death. DOI: 10.4038/gmj.v14i1.1190 <em>Galle</em><em> Medical Journal</em> Vol.14(1) 2009 87-88

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  • Forensic Engineering is a recognized and important aspect in forensic investigations

  • Due to the reasonable suspicion as to the safety state of the blower, the opinion of the area Government Electrical Engineer was obtained through the Inquirer into Sudden Deaths

  • The insulation between the blower and its metal covering had been weakened due to the effect of the moisture mixed with highly salty environment

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Forensic Engineering is a recognized and important aspect in forensic investigations. Forensic electrical engineering is a branch of forensic engineering, and is concerned with investigating electrical failures and accidents in a legal context. The case under discussion is an example where the Judicial Medical Officer sought the services of forensic electrical engineering to ascertain the cause and manner of death

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