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

Understanding the Process and Key Considerations for Claiming Damages After a Traffic Accident: Insights from Real Experiences
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Understanding the Process and Key Considerations for Claiming Damages After a Traffic Accident: Insights from Real Experiences

Question from a reader:
I recently had a traffic accident. While on my way to a lecture as critic A, I was in a taxi when I was rear-ended by another car. I sustained a cervical spine injury and was hospitalized for a month, and I am still receiving outpatient treatment. I paid about 1 million yen for medical and hospitalization

Guide to Filling Out and Choosing the Year for Traffic Accident Documents
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Guide to Filling Out and Choosing the Year for Traffic Accident Documents

Question from a reader:
I received documents related to a traffic accident, but should I write the year in the Western calendar or the Reiwa era? The documents I received have both, and I’m unsure which one to use.

Regarding the Entry of Year in Traffic Accident Documents

Hearing that traffic accident documents have arrived can be quite startling. The stress of

Essential Legal Tips for High School Students: What to Know About Bicycle Accident Laws and How to Respond
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Essential Legal Tips for High School Students: What to Know About Bicycle Accident Laws and How to Respond

Question from a reader:
Please let me consult you about a bicycle accident. I am a high school student. The other day, I was involved in a collision with an elderly person at a T-junction. I panicked and only checked if the other person was injured (they said they were fine) and apologized, but I forgot to ask for their contact

Understanding Intersection Collisions: Liability Ratios and How to Handle Them
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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

How to Calculate Compensation for Traffic Accidents at Crosswalks: Key Points and Methods
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How to Calculate Compensation for Traffic Accidents at Crosswalks: Key Points and Methods

Question from a reader:
I raised my hand and crossed at the crosswalk in front of the station, but I ended up in contact with a car that didn’t stop. I have developed a herniated disc and have been receiving outpatient treatment for a year now. In such cases, how much compensation can I expect?

How Much Compensation for an Accident at

Understanding Your Reporting Obligations and Risk Management Strategies After a Traffic Accident at Work
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Understanding Your Reporting Obligations and Risk Management Strategies After a Traffic Accident at Work

Question from a reader:
If I cause a traffic accident, can I keep it a secret from my company? Also, am I obligated to report it? I’ve heard that some companies require reporting even for ordinary accidents, but what is the reality?

Obligation to Report Traffic Accidents to the Company

If I cause a traffic accident, can I keep it a

Understanding Liability and Safety Tips for Bicycle Accidents When Departing from Parking Lots
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Understanding Liability and Safety Tips for Bicycle Accidents When Departing from Parking Lots

Question from a reader:
Could you tell me about the percentage of fault when a bicycle accident occurs while crossing from a parking lot to the roadway? I understand that the car is usually at a greater fault, but I’m curious about how it would play out in specific situations. For example, let’s say the car checks both sides before exiting

How to File Compensation Claims for Traffic Accidents Involving Minors: Key Considerations and Steps
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How to File Compensation Claims for Traffic Accidents Involving Minors: Key Considerations and Steps

Question from a reader:
Last month, while crossing at a green light, I was hit by a high school student on a bicycle and fell, injuring myself. I was a pedestrian, and it is clear that the other party’s negligence caused the accident. I have a medical certificate, and I still have bruises and scrapes, with pain remaining in my knee,

Whiplash Injuries from Rear-End Collisions: A Comprehensive Guide to Insurance Company Responses
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Whiplash Injuries from Rear-End Collisions: A Comprehensive Guide to Insurance Company Responses

Question from a reader:
I was rear-ended and suffered whiplash, and I’ve been visiting a chiropractic clinic and an orthopedic clinic without being hospitalized. It’s been five months since I started treatment, but I haven’t received any communication from the other party’s insurance company about stopping coverage. I think there should be more communication, but why haven’t I heard from them?