[Attempt at a new look on the problems of traffic accidents type pedestrian--car]

In view of the complexity of investigation of the ever rising number of traffic accidents the authors draw attention to the need of a narrower specialization of experts in the branch of forensic medicine and on the desirability of close collaboration and technical specialist when elucidating mechanisms of traffic injuries. In one of the most pretentious sections, in traffic accidents of the type pedestrian--car, they want to attempt an interdisciplinary study the purpose of which is to obtain certain basic data for expert evaluation of the mechanism of fatal injuries of pedestrians, and a basis for assessing speed limits at sites of increased danger of this type of accidents. As source of information they will use in particullar: the protocol of the accident incl. the map and photodocumentation, a questionnaire prepared for the investigating authorities, the results of necropsy incl. laboratory examinations, and if available, conclusions of expert opinions from other special branches.