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.