Hat brim rule

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The hat brim rule is a term from forensic traumatology . The rule states that injuries above an imaginary brim of a hat were probably caused by blows, and below this line by falling. It is used to determine the influence of third parties if the person concerned cannot or does not want to testify (for example in the event of a death) (for example in the case of domestic violence ).

However, the hat brim rule is only used as a decision-making aid, as it is not sufficiently applicable in many situations. Injuries by third parties, such as blows or kicks in the face, are contrary to the rule. Injuries sustained by the victim by falling on a non-level surface, such as falling stairs or a window, are also excluded from this scheme.

literature

  • Martin Grassberger, Elisabeth Türk, Kathrin Yen: Clinical-forensic medicine . Interdisciplinary practical guide for doctors, nurses, lawyers and carers for victims of violence. Springer, Vienna 2013, ISBN 978-3-211-99468-9 , pp. 196 ( Google Books ).
  • Ingo Wirth: Criminalistics Lexicon . 4th edition. Hüthig Jehle Rehm publishing group, 2011, ISBN 978-3-7832-0804-7 , p. 285 ( Google Books ).