US Patent No: 7,742,936

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Computerized method and system of assessing liability for an accident using impact groups

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Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for estimating liability in an accident. In one embodiment, liability estimation in a vehicle accident may be based on a plurality of characteristics that describe the accident. These characteristics may include: the configuration of the roadway, the type of accident, right of way, and impact points of each vehicle. In an embodiment, impact points may be grouped into impact groups. A base liability may be assigned to each impact group. The characteristics from an actual accident may be compared to those in a past or theoretical accident. Liability may be estimated from a preassigned liability associated with a nearest matching past or theoretical accident. The liability estimate may include a base liability and one or more adjustments due to various factors.

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COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATIONAUSTIN, TX83

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Johnston, Tim Los Gatos, CA 33 658
Wahlbin, Stefan Austin, TX 26 480

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