legal medicine

Legal medicine, also known as forensic medicine, is a field that applies medical knowledge to legal questions. It involves examining and analyzing injuries, death scenes, and bodily tissues to help determine causes of injury or death, often in criminal or civil cases. Medical professionals working in this area collaborate with law enforcement, lawyers, and the judiciary to provide expert opinions based on scientific evidence. Their work ensures that medical findings contribute accurately and reliably to legal investigations, serving the justice system by clarifying biological aspects related to legal issues.