Abstract
After a study of case histories relating to work accidents followed by admittance to hospital, the authors then closely examine the question of temporary disablement and eventual consequences. The most common and interesting forensic findings are connected with traumatology of the urethra, the external genitalia and the kidney. With reference to President's Decree No. 1124 of 30.6.65 and to Italian law No. 457 of 8.8.72, it is pointed out that evaluation of disablement must always be carried out in relation to the general working capacity of a factory or agricultural worker and not to the specific working capacity. An annuity payment for the disabled worker also exists when there is permanent disablement of over 10%; evaluation of consequences becomes definitive only 10 years after the annuity has been established. Percentages relating to the loss of a kidney, bladder complications, urethral strictures and genital injuries are given.
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