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She died in a plane crash, but the exact cause of death was listed as "severe burns and a blow to the head, along with severe shock."

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Is Texas resident who commits suicide required by state of Texas to have autopsy?

Any unattended death requires an autopsy


Does Texas law require an autopsy if the death is at home?

In Texas, an autopsy is not automatically required for deaths that occur at home. However, if the death is suspicious, involves foul play, or if the cause of death is unclear, the local medical examiner or justice of the peace may order an autopsy. Additionally, certain circumstances, such as deaths related to accidents or suicides, may also necessitate an autopsy under state law. Ultimately, the decision is often made on a case-by-case basis.


Does the state of MA have authority to perform autopsy against family wishes?

Yes, the state of Massachusetts can perform an autopsy against family wishes under certain circumstances. If a death is deemed suspicious, sudden, or unexplained, the medical examiner has the authority to order an autopsy to determine the cause of death. This is done to serve public interest, ensure justice, and uphold public health and safety. Family objections may be considered, but they do not override the state's obligation to investigate certain types of deaths.


Do life insurance policies require an autopsy or other exams at time of death?

Not usually. However, if there is any suspicion surrounding the death, the policy may not be paid before completion of an autopsy. The life insurance policy should state whether or not the company can request an autopsy.


When does the state of NC require an autopsy to be done on a body?

In North Carolina, an autopsy is required when a person dies under certain circumstances, such as if the death is sudden, unexplained, or results from violence or suspicious circumstances. Additionally, autopsies are mandated in cases of deaths that occur in custody or while being detained by law enforcement. The decision to perform an autopsy may also be made by a medical examiner if there are questions regarding the cause of death.


Are there laws regarding perfoming an autopsy for individuals with developmental disabilities?

The laws regarding autopsies on individuals with developmental disabilities are determined by each state. They often depend on the cause of death and the guardianship of the decedent.


Do you have to have an autopsy to be buried?

No. It depends on the laws of each state or country, but usually only for suspicious, violent or unatural deaths, deaths in care or custody, or the death was not reasonably expected to be the outcome of a health procedure. In the majority of deaths, an autopsy is not performed. Not every dead person has an autopsy. Only if the family wants to know what caused the death.


If I call the police because my boyfriend needs medical attention and when they get there he is already dead does the state of New York have to do an autopsy by law?

Sudden death without chronic medical conditions that might result in death, in people who are young (usually under 50-54) and/or are not under managed care for a chronic, fatal ailment, will always call for an autopsy.


Does Texas law require an autopsy?

Autopsies are not generally "required" in any state by law. However, the autopsy is a tool the Medical Examiner uses to determine the cause of Death: Homicide. Accidental. Natural Causes. This way the police have more information on the victim to best bring justice to the family. Now, an autopsy is sometimes "requested" by a Life Insurance Provider before the release of any benefits. Also, the victims family can "request" an auotopsy not be performed because of religious reasons. However, an autopsy is not always needed if the person died from a diagnosed terminal illness, and has been in the care of a physician. In any case whether autopsies is performed or not performed is ususally up to the family.


Why would the death certificate state cause of death unknown when the death accured in a auto accident?

Because your ugly


Why does the state perform autopsy on executed criminal?

For the same reason they use a sterilized needle for the lethal injection. It is protocol. Actually it's mainly to determine cause of death, from which other conclusions can be drawn, such as the likelihood the victim suffered pain. An autopsy would provide evidence if an execution had been botched, or if the cause of death was something other than that described (e.g. lethal Injection causes death by Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest). While many argue that capital punishment is cruel and unusual, the current position is that it is legal in the US for certain crimes, but the US Constitution outlaws cruel and unusual punishment. Autopsies of executed criminals provide evidence in this debate, and are important procedures.


What is the medical term meaning postmortem examination?

A medical examination on a dead body is called an autopsy. An autopsy is normally carried out within 48 hours of death. It is done most often by law by a state coroner when the cause of death is unknown or when death was unattended by a medial professional such as when death occurs during homocide or suicide. An autopy can be requested by a family member as well.An autopsy is performed by a specialized, trained doctor who performs a detailed examination of a body using observation, description, and special surgical procedures. There are also limited and selective autopsies depending on what is required or requested.These medical examiners are called and known as pathologists. They examine the body to find answers to questions regarding how the person died and whether the cause of death was from natural causes (through old age or sickness), or from an accident, or from intentional self harm, or from unintentional injury by another (example: vehicular manslaughter), or fatal injury deliberately committed by a criminal.All findings from an autopsy are collected and recorded. Lab tests and pathology are done on body fluids, tissues, and often many tissues or body parts are kept by the pathologist; i.e. in some investigations, the deceased person's body is buried without some organs, if these are needed for further testings. In police investigations, reports are often restricted to police and prosecutor until after the case is resolved.A medical examination after death is also called a post-mortem (short for post-mortem examination, from Latin, post after; mortemdeath).autopsy.