Comprehensive Guide to Compensation for Traffic Accidents: Understanding Hospital Visits During Casting and the Truth About Receipt Delays
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Comprehensive Guide to Compensation for Traffic Accidents: Understanding Hospital Visits During Casting and the Truth About Receipt Delays

Question from a reader:
I was involved in a bicycle and car accident last October and have been visiting an orthopedic clinic for about six months due to a tibial plateau fracture. Fortunately, the fracture wasn’t too severe, and I only needed a cast and crutches for two months. I’ve heard that the period during which I was in a cast

Key Factors for Choosing a Lawyer and Cost Comparison: Best Options for Claiming Damages in Double Infidelity Cases
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Key Factors for Choosing a Lawyer and Cost Comparison: Best Options for Claiming Damages in Double Infidelity Cases

Question from a reader:
I am considering hiring a lawyer for the first time. I want to claim damages for my husband’s double infidelity and have the other party sign a pledge to cut off future relations. I am not considering divorce, so I believe a compensation of around 1 million yen is reasonable. Could you tell me which of the

Understanding Liability and Victim Rights in Pursued Accident Cases
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Understanding Liability and Victim Rights in Pursued Accident Cases

Question from a reader:
There are often cases where a car being pursued by police collides with a civilian, causing injuries, or crashes into other vehicles. In such cases, will the compensation and liability fall on the individual? I believe that if the driver of the fleeing vehicle is not found, or if they are caught but are uninsured, unlicensed, or

Understanding the Impact of Metals on MRI Scans and Compensation for Equipment Malfunctions
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Understanding the Impact of Metals on MRI Scans and Compensation for Equipment Malfunctions

Question from a reader:
What happens if there is metal in your pocket when you undergo an MRI scan? Also, if the MRI malfunctions, can the patient receive compensation?

The Impact of Metal on MRI Scans and Compensation for Malfunctions

Recently, I had the opportunity to think about the precautions to take when undergoing an MRI scan. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is

Essential Advice for Claiming Compensation and Medical Visits After an Accident
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Essential Advice for Claiming Compensation and Medical Visits After an Accident

Question from a reader:
My friend was in an accident where the other party was 100% at fault. My friend’s car had been driven for 200,000 kilometers and has been totaled. My friend wants to demand the full amount for the car from the other party, but I think that’s unrealistic. I’m worried it seems like they are persistently asking for

Understanding the Differences Between Compensation and Repair Costs for Accident Victims: A Guide to Claims
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Understanding the Differences Between Compensation and Repair Costs for Accident Victims: A Guide to Claims

Question from a reader:
In the event that I become a victim of an accident, isn’t the compensation money supposed to come to me? Will only the repair costs be paid?

About Compensation for Victims of Accidents

When you find yourself in an accident, especially as a victim, you may worry about how much money will actually remain in your hands.