Table 2 Information requirements and data elements of the decision support system for determining the amount of wergild and compensation based on forensic medical exams

Chest

Injuries and damages of the cardiovascular system

7

Chest and respiratory system injuries

15

Organ defects caused by pericardial diseases

1

Organ defects caused by damage and lesions of the aorta

3

Organ defects caused by damage to blood vessels and lymphatic system

3

Organ defects caused by mastectomy (breast glands)

5

Digestive system

Tongue and mouth injuries

3

Abdominal injuries and injuries

24

Organ defects caused by swallowing and chewing disorders

3

Organ defects caused by disorders of the upper part of the digestive system (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas)

4

Organ defects caused by colon and rectal disorders

4

Organ defects caused by anal disorders

3

Organ defects caused by nervous disorders in stool control

3

Organ defects caused by bile duct disorders

4

Organ defects caused by liver disorders

4

Urinary and reproductive system

Kidney injuries and damage

9

Injuries and damages to the reproductive system of women

6

Injuries and damages to male reproductive system

10

Organ defects caused by disorders of the urinary system (bladder, neurological disorders of urinary control and urethra)

16

Organ defects caused by disorders of the female reproductive system (vulva and vagina, sexual function, cervix and uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes)

11

Organ defects caused by disorders of the male reproductive system, sexual function, penis, scrotum, testicles, epididymis and spermatic cord, prostate, and seminal vesicle)

16

Skin and hair

Injuries and damages related to hair

3

Organic defects caused by skin disorders

5

Organ defects caused by sensory dysfunction of the skin with a non-dermatomy pattern

3

Endocrine system

Injuries and damages to glands (thyroid, pancreas, adrenal, parathyroid, pituitary)

6

Organ defects caused by endocrine disorders

4

Organ defects caused by type 1 diabetes

3

Ear, throat and nose

Injuries and damages to the ear area

11

The degree of hearing loss in one ear

55

Organ defects caused by balance disorders (vertigo)

5

An organic defect caused by the change and malformation of the face in the area under the eyebrow

8

An organic defect caused by change and deformity in the areas above the eyebrows and under the lip

3

Non-clinical fracture of facial bones

5

Injuries and damages to the nose

7

Organ defects caused by airway disorders

5

Organic defects caused by smell and taste disorders

2

Physical defects caused by speech disorders

5

Visual system

Eye injuries and damage

17

Organic defects caused by anatomical or structural defects of the eye

6

The percentage of vision loss

23

Visual impairment caused by visual field disorders

5

Central and peripheral nervous system

Central nervous system injuries and damages

14

Organ defects caused by structural-anatomical disorders of the central nervous system

7

Organic defects caused by disorders of the level of consciousness

4

Organ defects caused by seizure disorders of consciousness (convulsive disorders)

4

Organic defects caused by high brain function disorders

7

Physical defects caused by impaired communication skills

5

Organ defects caused by cranial nerve disorders

28

Organ defects caused by central disorders of the lower limbs and trunk

4

Organ defects caused by central disorders of one of the upper organs

4

Organ defects caused by central disorders of both upper limbs

3

Psychological-behavioral disorders

Physical defects caused by mental-behavioral disorders

5

Organic defects caused by mental-behavioral disorders

5

Spinal cord

Spine injuries

8

Organ defects caused by nervous disorders of the respiratory system

4

Organic defects caused by intervertebral disc herniation in the lumbar region

5

Upper limb

Amputation in the upper limb

22

Upper limb fractures

32

Dislocation of upper limb joints

15

Limb disability related to limitation of movement of the shoulder joint

18

Limb defects related to stiffness (ankylosis) of the shoulder joint

9

Limb disability related to the limitation of elbow joint movement

14

Defects related to stiffness (ankylosis) of the elbow joint

6

Limb disability related to wrist movement limitation

11

Limb disability related to stiffness (ankylosis) of the wrist

6

Limb disability related to limitation of thumb movement

26

Defects related to stiffness (ankylosis) of various joints of the thumb

15

Limb defect related to the restriction of movement of the mcp joint of the second or third finger

7

Limb defects related to stiffness (ankylosis) of the mcp joint of the second or third finger

6

Limb disability related to the restriction of movement of the pip joint of the second or third finger

6

Limb defects related to stiffness (ankylosis) of the pip joint of the second or third finger

5

Limb defect related to movement limitation of the dip joint of the second or third finger

6

Limb defects related to stiffness (ankylosis) of the dip joint of the second or third finger

5

Limb disability related to the restriction of movement of the mcp joint of the fourth or fifth finger

8

Limb defects related to stiffness (ankylosis) of the mcp joint of the fourth or fifth finger

6

Limb disability related to the restriction of movement of the pip joint of the fourth or fifth finger

6

Limb defects related to stiffness (ankylosis) of the pip joint of the fourth or fifth finger

5

Limb disability related to the restriction of movement of the dip joint of the fourth or fifth finger

6

Limb defects related to stiffness (ankylosis) of the dip joint of the fourth or fifth finger

5

Impairment of the motor organ of the upper limbs caused by damage to the central nerves

5

Limb defects caused by damage to nerve roots in the upper limb

5

Limb defects caused by brachial plexus damage in the upper limb

4

Limb defects caused by damage to nerve trunks in the upper limb

12

Grading of upper limb muscle function

6

Sensory impairment not related to a specific nerve or nerve root in the upper limb

6

Joint replacement defect in the upper limb

5

Complications and functional organ defects caused by Sudeck’s atrophy in the upper limb

2

Complications and functional organ defects caused by lymphatic vascular damage in the upper limb

2

Limb defect, upper limb dysfunction caused by Sudeck’s atrophy/vascular damage/Volkmann syndrome

5

Complications and disability of chronic osteomyelitis in the upper limb

2

Some injuries/complications in the upper limbs

48

Lower limb

Amputation in the lower limb

23

Lower limb fractures

55

Dislocation/diastasis of lower limb joints

13

Guide to the interference of types of organ defects in the lower limb

11

Limb defects related to the difference in the length of the two lower limbs

5

Limb defects related to femoral-pelvic joint movement limitation

21

Defects related to the stiffness (ankylosis) of the hip joint

22

Limb disability related to movement limitation and knee deformity

12

Defects related to stiffness (ankylosis) of the knee joint

12

Limb disability related to limited ankle movement

19

Limb defect related to ankle stiffness (ankylosis)

20

Limb disability related to the limitation of movement of the toes

6

Limb defect related to ankylosis of the toes

3

Complications and defects of small organs (muscular atrophy) in the lower limbs

2

Dysfunction caused by unilateral lower limb muscle atrophy

8

Impairment of lower limb dysfunction caused by damage to the central nerves

6

Limb defect, lower limb dysfunction caused by one-sided damage of nerve roots

6

Impaired organ dysfunction caused by damage to the peripheral nerves of the lower limb

14

Classification of lower limb muscle function

6

Sensory impairment not related to a specific nerve or nerve root in the lower limb

5

Limb defects related to angulation or malrotation at the fracture site of the lower limb

13

Defects of joint misalignment in the fracture extended to the joint surface

7

Compensation of the base related to the defect of the replacement organ (total or partial) of the femoral-pelvic joint

3

Advanced compensation related to the defect of the replacement organ (total or partial) of the femoral-pelvic joint

6

Compensation of the base related to the defect of replacement (total or partial) of the knee joint

3

Advanced compensation related to the defect of the replacement organ (total or partial) of the knee joint

7

Compensation soft tissue injuries of the knee

6

Limb defects related to meniscectomy or knee laxity following injury or Ligament dysfunction

6

Complications and disability of osteoarthritis in the lower limb

2

Limb defects related to osteoarthritis of lower limb joints

14

Limb defects related to osteoarthritis of lower limb joints

15

Complications and functional organ defects caused by Sudeck’s atrophy in the lower limb

5

Complications and functional organ defects caused by lymphatic vascular damage in the lower limb

5

Organ defect, dysfunction of the lower limb caused by Sudeck’s atrophy/ lymphatic vascular damage/Volkmann's syndrome/gait disorder

6

Complications and disability of chronic osteomyelitis in the lower limb

5

Compensation of some injuries/complications in the lower body

41

Wergilds

Wergild of hair

12

Wergild of eye

9

Wergild of nose

11

Wergild of ear

10

Wergild of oral areas (lips, tongue and teeth)

35

Wergild of neck

8

Wergild of jaw

6

Wergild of hand and leg

18

Wergild of nail

2

Wergild of vertebral column

6

Wergild of spinal cord

3

Wergild of testicle

5

Wergild of rib

2

Wergild of bone under the neck

3

Wergild of residence

5

Wergild of bones

6

Wergild of intellect

5

Wergild of hearing

11

Wergild of vision

5

Wergild of smell

7

Wergild of taste

4

Wergild of voice and speech

4

Wergild of loss of interest

13

Wergild of injuries

9

Wergild of injuries that enter the human body

11

Burning

Burns on the face and neck

4

Burns in other parts of the body

4