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Question
Why is the Coroner involved in the death of my loved one?
Answer
The following is a list of deaths the Coroner is required by law to investigate.
1. Suspected sudden infant death syndrome (crib deaths).
2. Death occurring within 24 hours of admission at a hospital or health care facility.
3. Physician unable to state cause of death.
4. Known or suspected homicide.
5. Known or suspected suicide.
6. Death involving any criminal action.
7. Related to or following known or suspected self-induced or criminal abortion.
8. Following an accident or injury (primary or contributory). Deaths known or suspected as a result in whole or in part from or related to accident or injury, either old or recent.
9. Drowning, fire, hanging, gunshot, stabbing, exposure, acute alcoholism, drug addition, strangulation, aspiration or malnutrition.
10. Accidental poisoning (food, chemical, drug, therapeutic agents).
11. Occupational diseases or occupational hazards.
12. Known or suspected contagious disease constituting a public hazard.
13. All deaths of unidentified persons.
14. Incarceration.
15. Unattended deaths (no physician in attendance or during the continued absence of the attending physician).
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