The biggest development in technology in recent years is artificial intelligence. As with every other profession, AI has become a new tool for attorneys. In any case, including personal injury, premises liability and auto accidents, attorneys can use AI to do legal research, prepare various legal documents and summarize depositions. Some software will even review medical records and give the attorney a summary. These tools are helpful, but in no way replace the attorney's own duty to confirm the information that is presented to the Court. AI is a tool for the attorney and not a substitute. There have been published instances of attorneys submitting fully automated AI documents which proved to be inaccurate. Attorneys become busy and use AI to save time and money. But in some cases that is a big mistake. So as long as AI is used wisely, it is an excellent tool for the attorney. But as with all technology, it has its flaws, and the attorney is the one signing the pleading. An "intelligent" attorney will always verify the information.
CATEGORIES: Litigation