Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 202-203 , May 2009

Toddler run-overs – A persistent problem

  • Roger W. Byard, MBBS MD (Professor of Pathology)

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  • Lisbeth L. Jensen, MD (Visiting Research Fellow)

Received 6 June 2008 ,Accepted 24 September 2008.

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PII: S1752-928X(08)00200-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2008.09.004

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 202-203 , May 2009