Understanding Intersection Collisions: Liability Ratios and How to Handle Them

Understanding Intersection Collisions: Liability Ratios and How to Handle Them

Question from a reader:
If my car collides with the rear side of the other car at an intersection, will the fault ratio be more favorable for me?

Collisions at Intersections and Fault Ratios

Accidents at intersections are often particularly complex cases among traffic incidents. In particular, head-on collisions raise questions about how much fault each party bears. The questioner is

Key Points and Strategies for Negotiating Settlements in Moped Theft Cases Involving Minors

Key Points and Strategies for Negotiating Settlements in Moped Theft Cases Involving Minors

Question from a reader:
Last month, my moped was stolen and found in a damaged state. Recently, I learned that the perpetrator is a minor, and I am in discussions with their mother about a settlement. I offered an amount between 150,000 and 200,000 yen, which the mother accepted. However, the divorced father has intervened, saying, “I want to hear your

How to Protect Your Consumer Rights When Canceling Your Abiru Job Search Contract

How to Protect Your Consumer Rights When Canceling Your Abiru Job Search Contract

Question from a reader:
I have been using Abirudo job hunting services since March, but it has been so unhelpful, and the fees are extremely high (600,000 yen in installments, totaling 830,000 yen with interest), that I am considering canceling my contract. When I contacted them, I was told that since the contract period has passed, I would be required to

Understanding Kasuhara: Legal Risks and Troubles in the Restaurant Industry

Understanding Kasuhara: Legal Risks and Troubles in the Restaurant Industry

Question from a reader:
In restaurants and convenience stores, there are times when customers yell, “I can’t understand what you’re saying, this is unpleasant, you’re fired!! Bring the manager!!” Is this considered customer harassment? I’m also curious if this can lead to police involvement.

Customer Harassment and Troubles in Restaurants: A Legal Perspective

Recently, I’ve been hearing more about the increase

Understanding the Importance of Polling Place Deadline Hours and Concerns About Election Fraud

Understanding the Importance of Polling Place Deadline Hours and Concerns About Election Fraud

Question from a reader:
I’m curious why the polling station deadline in my town, where I recently moved from the city, is 7 PM. I feel uneasy, perhaps because there’s a strong mayor from the Liberal Democratic Party. Since it’s a rural area, there are no surveillance cameras and filming for YouTube isn’t possible. I’m worried that fraud could occur in

Understanding the Relationship Between Public Assistance and Standard Co-Pay for Living Care: Is it Possible to Survive on a Food Budget of 110 Yen?

Understanding the Relationship Between Public Assistance and Standard Co-Pay for Living Care: Is it Possible to Survive on a Food Budget of 110 Yen?

Question from a reader:
If a person receiving welfare has their standard burden amount for living therapy reduced to 110 yen for food expenses, does that mean they no longer need welfare? Specifically, I want to know if they can continue to receive welfare under the conditions of having 0 yen for housing costs and 110 yen for food expenses.

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