defensive wounds
Marks from blocking
Defensive wounds are injuries sustained while trying to fend off an attack, typically found on the hands, forearms, and outer arms where a victim raised them for protection.
In forensic investigation, their presence suggests the victim was conscious and resisting during an assault: The coroner noted defensive wounds on both forearms.
Their absence may indicate surprise, incapacitation, or that the victim knew the attacker.
- punctureHole from penetration
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- stabbingWounding with a blade
- knife attackViolent assault using blade
- abrasionShallow surface wound
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- forensic pathologyautopsy, coroner, medical examiner, cause of death, pathologist
- forensic evidenceDNA evidence, fingerprints, DNA, blood, DNA testing
- assaultphysical assault, aggravated assault, simple assault, domestic assault, armed assault