Pathologist's role in product-related deaths.
The forensic pathologist can provide invaluable aid in all product liability death cases, regardless of the theory of recovery being used. Depending on the circumstances of the individual case, an attorney may emphasize the role of the pathologist as the initial investigator of the cause of death for the local government, as private consultant in the preparation and development of the case, or as expert witness on the issues of defect and causation.
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