Masaki Nagata is an attorney at law based in Yokohama, focusing on traffic accidents, criminal cases, bankruptcy cases, and cases involving foreigners, such as consultations related to immigration visas. Masaki Nagata works with administrative scriveners who speak English and Chinese.

Traffic Accident Cases

• Fatal accidents
• Property damage accidents
• Personal injury accidents
• Post-traumatic disability grade certification
• Determination of fault ratio
• Compensation for pain and suffering & damages

Examples of Cases

• I'm still visiting the hospital because of pain in my neck and back, but the insurance company says the treatment is over. What should I do?
• The insurance company has offered a settlement amount, including compensation for pain and suffering, but I want to know if the amount is reasonable.
• I left the post-traumatic disability certification request to the insurance company, but it was deemed non-applicable (or a light grade). I want to file an objection.
• I want to apply for post-traumatic disability certification myself without leaving it to the insurance company. How should I do it?
• I want support for post-traumatic disability certification.
• I had an accident, but I don't know what to do first.
• I heard that the settlement amount increases if I hire a lawyer. Is that true?
• I heard there are standards for damage amounts such as compulsory liability insurance, insurance company, lawyer, and court. How are they different?
• I want to hire a lawyer using the lawyer fee special contract.

Areas of Expertise

• Settlement negotiations
• Support for post-traumatic disability grade certification
• Compulsory liability insurance claims
• Personal injury insurance claims (self-inflicted accidents, etc.)
• Minor injury accident cases
• Traffic accident litigation