Coronial

210 results for traumatic haemorrhage

TAShome2025-08-28

Coroner's Finding: de-identified XY

10y · Male·catastrophic brain injury with multiple brain bleeds

A 10-month-old child died from catastrophic brain injury with multiple brain bleeds inflicted by their mother's boyfriend during an episode of care at home. The perpetrator violently shook the infant, thrust his finger i…

paediatricsneurosurgery
VICcommunity

Finding into death of Alfred Norman Avage

79y · Male·head injuries sustained in a fall from a bicycle

…struck another cyclist's rear wheel, and fell heavily onto bitumen. He sustained a large acute subdural haemorrhage deemed non-survivable. The coroner identified that paramedics did not notify police despite recognising…

neurosurgeryemergency medicinecommunicationsystem
NSWhome2025-08-08

Inquest into the death of Jacob

0y · Male·Non-accidental infliction of significant force to the head/face and gum region, …

…arged from neonatal care at 11 weeks old and presented to hospital three days later with a subarachnoid haemorrhage and periorbital bruising. Despite being assessed as 'safe with plan', he presented again 12 days later …

paediatricsforensic medicinediagnosticsystemmethamphetamine
VIChospital2022-05-05

Finding into death of PX O

49y · Male·Complications of a right superficial femoral artery injury (operated) following …

A 49-year-old man died from complications of a right superficial femoral artery injury sustained when he was struck by a circular saw at a landscaping worksite. Despite receiving immediate first aid, emergency transport …

trauma surgeryvascular surgerysystemcommunication
TAShospital2023-04-14

Coroner's Finding: Hardie, Nathan John

41y · Male·Multiple injuries to head, trunk and limb sustained in motorised bicycle collisi…

Nathan John Hardie, aged 41, died from multiple injuries sustained in a motorised bicycle collision with a parked truck on 25 May 2021, five days after the accident on 30 April 2021. He was riding an unregistered, unroad…

neurosurgerytrauma surgeryamphetamine
QLDhome2009-04-24

Joy, Michael Joseph

43y · Male·intra-abdominal haemorrhage due to traumatic rupture of splenic blood vessels du…

…man with Wilson's disease requiring wheelchair mobility and residential care, died from intra-abdominal haemorrhage due to splenic vessel rupture following a fall in his bathroom on 24 February 2007. He was missed from …

general practicepathologysystemcommunication
VIChospital2025-06-25

Finding into death of RFV

87y · Male·Consequences of an assault with severe facial fractures

RFV, an 87-year-old man, died from severe facial fractures and traumatic brain injury sustained during an assault by his daughter-in-law. He presented to hospital in critical co…

emergency medicineintensive caresystem
VIC2014-01-09

Finding into death of Kaitlin Jayde Robertson

15y · Female·HEAD INJURY

Kaitlin Robertson, 15, died from head injury sustained in an accidental head-on motorcycle collision on an off-road dirt track. She was riding a 125cc trail bike when she collided with her 22-year-old stepbrother riding …

system
TAShospital2024-10-23

Coroner's Finding: Edwards, Macy Jayne

22y · Female·Traumatic brain injuries: diffuse axonal and intracranial haemorrhagic brain inj…

Macy Jayne Edwards, aged 22, died from traumatic brain injuries sustained in a two-vehicle collision on Frankford Road, Tasmania on 28 March 2023. She wa…

neurosurgerytrauma surgery
QLDhome2014-12-09

LB - Non-inquest findings

0y · Male·subdural haemorrhage due to blunt force trauma to the head

LB, a six-week-old infant, died from a subdural haemorrhage caused by blunt force trauma to the head inflicted by his mother. Autopsy revealed bilateral subdural h…

paediatricsemergency medicinesystemdelay
TAScommunity2022-10-24

Coroner's Finding: Woldemichael, Nazrawi

19y · Male·unable to be determined

Nazrawi Woldemichael, a 19-year-old with a history of severe mental illness, traumatic brain injury, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse, disappeared on 9 October 2016 from North Hobart. T…

psychiatrytrauma surgerycommunicationsystemcannabis
VIChospital2026-03-13

Finding into death of Wayne Ronald Watson

61y · Male·Intracranial haemorrhage and myocardial infarct

…ardiac catheterisation lab without ED assessment or CT brain imaging. A skull fracture and intracranial haemorrhage subsequently developed, likely exacerbated by anticoagulation. The coroner found that while the urgent …

cardiologyemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationheparin
TASaged care2021-03-05

Coroner's Finding: Street, Audrey

87y · Female·closed traumatic head injury from a fall at standing height; significant contrib…

An 87-year-old woman with dementia, congestive cardiac failure, and diabetes sustained a fatal closed head injury from a fall in her aged care room overnight. The coroner found that the responsible ECA did not perform th…

geriatric medicineneurosurgeryproceduralcommunication
NSWcommunity1990-07-18

Newcastle earthquake 1989 findings and recommendations

Multiple traumatic injuries sustained in earthquake-induced building collapse; o…

The 28 December 1989 Newcastle Earthquake (magnitude 5.6) killed 13 people: 9 in the Newcastle Workers Club collapse and 3–4 from Beaumont Street building failures. The coroner found that while the 1972 Club extensions l…

emergency medicine
VIChospital2021-12-16

Finding into death of Fangzhou Shi

24y · Male·Complications of head injuries (operated), sustained in a tram impact (pedestria…

A 24-year-old international student died from catastrophic head injuries sustained when struck by a tram. He was not wearing his prescription glasses, was distracted by his mobile phone, and misjudged his proximity to th…

neurosurgeryintensive caremidazolam
VIChospital2017

Finding into death of Mary Fillipas

75y · Female·Complications of multiple injuries sustained when struck by a car (pedestrian)

… Station Street in Burwood on 8 May 2017. She suffered multiple serious injuries including subarachnoid haemorrhage and spinal and rib fractures, requiring intubation and ICU admission with multiple surgeries. Despite m…

trauma surgeryintensive care
VIC2011-06-20

Finding into death of Valerie Knox

82y · Female·complications of a closed head injury (operated) sustained in a fall

…approximately 50 metres down a paved area, and she fell striking her head. She suffered an intracranial haemorrhage requiring surgery but ultimately died. The coroner's investigation highlighted that professional input …

trauma surgeryneurosurgerysystem
WAcommunity2020-12-17

Inquest into the Death of Jamie Douglas KNEALE

43y · Male·head injury

…tective equipment, and the importance of appropriate pre-hospital care and hospital management of severe traumatic brain injury. The coroner emphasised the safety risks of mobile phone use while driving and recommended …

NT2024

Inquest into the death of Road Death 47 of 2024

26y · Male·Blunt force head injuries from ATV motor vehicle crash, with acute alcohol toxic…

A 26-year-old male died from blunt force head injuries sustained in a single-vehicle ATV crash at 2:40am. He was heavily intoxicated (BAC 0.23%), not wearing a seatbelt, driving at 69km/h in a vehicle rated safe to 60km/…

forensic medicineemergency medicinealcohol
QLDcommunity2014-09-26

D and F, a child

40y · Male·Crush injuries from quad bike rollover. Operator (D): bilateral multiple rib fra…

… recreational vehicle operation, illustrates preventable multi-system trauma patterns in crush injuries (traumatic asphyxia, splenic rupture, pulmonary hemorrhage), and highlights the particular vulnerability of child p…

decisionrisk assessmentalcohol
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