• I'm still undergoing treatment, but the insurance company told me they're cutting off my medical expenses...
• The insurance company presented me with a damage amount, but I have no idea if it's a fair figure...
• They say I'm partially at fault, but I just can't accept it...

Traffic accidents can happen suddenly to anyone, regardless of age or gender.
Our firm handles all legal matters related to traffic accidents, whether property damage or personal injury. The initial consultation for traffic accident cases is free of charge, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

• Settlement Offers from Insurance Companies Are Almost Always Low
  If you are involved in a traffic accident and the at-fault driver has automobile insurance (voluntary insurance), all communications regarding the accident will be
• The Insurance Company Said They Would Cut Off My Medical Expenses
  Naturally, even if you are injured in a traffic accident, the insurance company will not pay your medical expenses indefinitely
• Dissatisfied with the Fault Ratio
  A fault ratio is a numerical expression of the degree of responsibility of both the at-fault party and the injured party in a traffic accident
• When and How to Consult a Lawyer About a Traffic Accident
  We often hear from clients that they did not know at what stage they should consult a lawyer
• What Claims Can Be Made in a Personal Injury Accident?
  An insurance company's settlement proposal lists damage amounts according to categories such as medical expenses and lost income. Understanding what damages can be
• What Claims Can Be Made in a Property Damage Accident?
  Settlement proposals from insurance companies list damage amounts according to categories such as medical expenses and lost income. Understanding what damages can be
• What You Need to Know About Whiplash
  Whiplash is referred to by various medical names such as cervical sprain, cervical contusion, cervical trauma, and traumatic cervical syndrome, and is classified into
• Traffic Accidents and Health Insurance
  Some hospitals may explain that "health insurance cannot be used for treatment of traffic accidents," but health insurance can be applied to the treatment of traffic
• Procedures and Steps to Follow After a Traffic Accident
  First and foremost, rescuing the injured takes priority. If you have injured the other party, take the necessary rescue measures and arrange an ambulance
• Fault Proportions Between a Through-Going Vehicle and a Right-Turning Vehicle at an Intersection
  When a traffic accident occurs, in order to fairly apportion the damages between the tortfeasor and the victim, the tortfeasor's liability for damages to the victim is
• Diminished Value (Loss of Market Value)
  Diminished value (loss of market value) of a vehicle damaged in an accident is recognized when, even after repairs, defects remain in appearance or function, or when the
• Amount Claimable from the Other Party When Personal Injury Protection Insurance Was Used Prior to the Claim for Damages Against the Other Party
  Personal injury protection insurance is an insurance policy (or rider) under which a victim who has suffered bodily injury in a sudden and accidental external accident
• Filing a Victim's Claim with Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance (CALI)
  Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance (CALI / Mutual Aid) is an insurance system designed to secure basic personal injury compensation by supplementing the financial
• Lost Wages for Salaried Employees (Wage Earners) in Traffic Accidents
  Lost wages refer to the loss of income resulting from the victim's inability to work due to injuries sustained in a traffic accident, during the treatment period until
• Understanding a Company's Losses When Employees Are Killed or Injured in a Traffic Accident
  Losses incurred by a company when employees are killed or injured in a traffic accident can be broadly classified into the following two categories
• Finding the Court with Jurisdiction over Traffic Accident Lawsuits
  After treatment for injuries sustained in a traffic accident and vehicle repairs are completed, the other party's insurance company will typically present a settlement
• Want to Know Whether You Can Offset the Other Party's Damages Against Your Own in the Same Traffic Accident
  In a traffic accident, unless it is an accident caused entirely by one party's negligence (for example, a rear-end collision while the front vehicle was stopped, or an
• The at-fault party refuses to use their voluntary automobile insurance. What should I do?
  Typical reasons why the at-fault party says they "do not want to use their insurance" include the following:
• I was seriously injured in a traffic accident in June 2017, before the enforcement of the amended Civil Code (April 1, 2020). Three years have passed (but less than five years) since I completed my treatment. Is the statute of limitations still valid?
  Under the amended Civil Code, the statute of limitations for tort-based damage claims is, in principle, 3 years from the time the injured party becomes aware of the
• How to Identify a Hit-and-Run Driver from a Vehicle License Plate Number
  If you are a victim of a hit-and-run in a traffic accident, or if you initially thought your injuries were minor but symptoms appeared later, you may want to file a
• Methods of Dispute Resolution in Traffic Accidents
  When the injured party completes their medical treatment, the amount of compensation is typically determined at that point (at the end of treatment)
• What You Need to Know About Medical Commuting Transportation Expenses
  If you are injured in a traffic accident, you will need to visit a hospital for treatment. In addition to the medical treatment costs, you can also claim the
• How to Find the Insurance Company of the At-Fault Driver in a Traffic Accident
  In traffic accidents, there are cases where the at-fault party refuses to acknowledge responsibility or disputes the claim
• Understanding Workers' Compensation Insurance in Traffic Accidents (Leave Compensation)
  When workers' compensation insurance is available for a traffic accident, there are many benefits
• How Much Is the Standard Compensation for a Traffic Accident?
  If you are involved in a traffic accident, the victim can claim various types of damages from the at-fault party
• What Is Residual Disability Grade Certification in Traffic Accidents?
  When a person is injured in a traffic accident, in most cases, symptoms improve with treatment
• How Much Compensation Can You Get for Whiplash from a Traffic Accident?
  One of the most common injuries in traffic accidents is "whiplash."
• Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer for Traffic Accidents
  After being involved in a traffic accident, while dealing with the at-fault party's insurance company,
• Key Points When Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Traffic Accident
  After a traffic accident, in most cases, you will be communicating not with the at-fault driver directly, but with the at-fault driver's voluntary automobile insurance
• How to Calculate Lost Income from a Traffic Accident
  If you are injured in a traffic accident, you may be able to claim not only medical expenses and consolation money, but also "lost income compensation" (kyugyo songai)
• The Relationship Between Number of Hospital Visits and Compensation for Pain and Suffering in Traffic Accidents (Key Considerations When Visit Frequency Is Low)
  When a person is injured in a traffic accident, the victim may be able to claim compensation for pain and suffering related to hospitalization and outpatient visits from
• What Is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) After a Traffic Accident?
  If you are injured in a traffic accident, you will first receive treatment at a hospital or orthopedic clinic
• How to Use Lawyer Fee Special Coverage for Traffic Accidents?
  If you are involved in a traffic accident, you may want to consult or hire a lawyer, but you may feel anxious, thinking:
• How to Handle a Traffic Accident When the At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance
  After a traffic accident, the at-fault driver may tell you, "I don't have voluntary insurance," "I only have CALI," or "My insurance cannot cover this."
• Damages in Bicycle Accidents
  Bicycles are a familiar mode of transportation used daily for commuting, going to school, and shopping
• Claiming Compensation When a Passenger Is Injured in a Traffic Accident
  In a traffic accident, not only the driver but also passengers in the vehicle may be injured
• Do You Have to Pay a Traffic Fine for a Burned-Out Brake Light?
  While driving a car, a police officer may stop you and say:
• "I Said I Would Pay the Full Repair Cost" in a Bicycle Accident
  If you scratched the other party's car in a collision while riding a bicycle, you might say something like the following in the shock immediately after the accident:
• If Repair Costs Exceed Your Car's Market Value After a Traffic Accident, Can You Still Recover the Full Amount?
  Another driver's car crashed into your car while it was parked in your driveway
• Can a Car Proceed if a Pedestrian Yields at a Crosswalk?
  You were approaching a crosswalk without traffic signals and noticed a pedestrian about to cross, so you stopped your car. However, the pedestrian waved their hand as if
• What Are "Replacement Incidental Costs" When a Vehicle Is Totaled in a Traffic Accident?
  When a vehicle is severely damaged in a traffic accident and cannot be repaired, or when the repair costs exceed the value of the vehicle, the issue of a "total loss"
• What Damages Can Be Claimed When a Family Member Dies in a Traffic Accident?
  When you lose a beloved family member in a traffic accident, the bereaved family is required to handle various matters amid deep grief, including dealing with the