How much is a fracture claim worth in Japan?

The band table on this page shows fracture values in Japan by severity. The most severe matching band is ¥2,500,000 to ¥4,000,000, a MyClaimWorth estimate. The exact figure within the band depends on severity, prognosis, recovery time, the medical paper trail, and any percentage of fault attributed to the claimant under Japan's comparative-fault rule.

Does fault allocation reduce a fracture settlement in Japan?

Civil Code art. 722(2). Strict liability for motor vehicles under the Automobile Liability Security Law (自賠法). Reductions are calculated as a percentage of the total damages award before any cap is applied.

Are there caps on fracture damages in Japan?

Yes — Japan applies the following caps that bear on fracture claims: CALI statutory minimum cover. See the caps section on this page for the figures and the conditions under which each applies.

How long does a Japan fracture case take to resolve?

Soft-tissue presentations commonly resolve within 6 to 12 months from medical stability. Complex cases with surgery or contested liability routinely take 18 to 36 months. Cases that proceed to trial commonly take 2 to 5 years. The procedural pathway on this page sets out the typical milestones in Japan.

Is settlement preferable to trial for a fracture claim in Japan?

For most Japan fracture claimants, yes. The vast majority of personal-injury cases settle before trial. Settlement provides certainty, removes appeal risk, and resolves faster. Trial is appropriate where liability is genuinely contested or where the defendant's insurer is unrealistic about quantum given the published authority.

★ Japan · fracture

Fracture claim values
in Japan.

By MyClaimWorth EditorialReviewed by Abd Shanti, FounderPublished 9 May 2026Updated 26 October 20269 min read

Broken bones: wrist, leg, rib, pelvis, and others. Bands on this page show typical settlement values for fracture cases across the relevant severity tiers; each names its source or is marked as a MyClaimWorth estimate. The position within a band depends on facts the page can't see: severity, prognosis, recovery time, the strength of medical evidence, and any percentage of fault attributed to the claimant under Japan's comparative-fault rule.

★ typical band · Japan

¥2,500,000 to ¥4,000,000

Femur fracture (Grade 12)

MyClaimWorth estimate

★ statute of limitations

3 years from knowledge; 20-year longstop

Civil Code art. 724

Limitation runs from the date both the harm and the responsible party were known.

★ fault allocation

Comparative (過失相殺), proportional reduction

Civil Code art. 722(2). Strict liability for motor vehicles under the Automobile Liability Security Law (自賠法).

★ caps that bear on this injury

What caps recovery.

Statutory caps and ceilings that apply to fracture damages in Japan.

CALI statutory minimum cover
Compulsory automobile insurance
¥1.2M to ¥3,000M depending on outcome
CALI is the compulsory layer; voluntary insurance covers excess. The figures are statutory caps on CALI cover, not on damages.

★ Japan · procedural pathway

From injury to settlement.

The steps a fracture claim moves through under Japan law, from medical stability to settlement.

1
Insurance negotiation
Most claims settle directly with the at-fault driver's liability insurer using Akai-bon as the reference.
2
JCAA / financial ADR
Out-of-court ADR through the Japan Center for Settlement of Traffic Accident Disputes (交通事故紛争処理センター).
3
Court proceedings
If ADR fails, suit filed in the Summary Court (≤¥1.4M), District Court (above), or family court depending on parties.
4
Trial
Bench trial; appellate review through the High Court and Supreme Court.

★ Japan · fracture · researched 2026-09-30

Fracture in Japan: what decides the claim.

The rules and figures that decide a fracture claim in Japan, each traced to its source.

A fracture from a car accident in Japan is paid first from the ¥1,200,000 injury limit of compulsory insurance, which covers treatment, nursing care, lost income and consolation money. If the fracture leaves a lasting after-effect, it is graded from 1 to 14, with separate limits from ¥30,000,000 down to ¥750,000.

Injury limit	Compulsory insurance pays up to ¥1,200,000 per victim for injury: treatment costs, documents, lost income and consolation money.MLIT, jibaiseki limits and cover
Nursing care	¥4,200 a day in hospital and ¥2,100 a day at home or for outpatient visits, where a doctor finds care necessary or for children aged 12 or under; more with proof, up to set limits.MLIT, jibaiseki payment standards
After-effects	After-effects are graded from 1 to 14; the limit ranges from ¥30,000,000 for grade 1 down to ¥750,000 for grade 14, covering lost future earnings and consolation money.MLIT, jibaiseki limits and cover
Reductions	Payments are reduced where the victim was seriously at fault, or where it is hard to judge whether the injury caused the death or after-effect.MLIT, jibaiseki limits and cover

★ Japan · fracture · in practice

What changes the number.

What moves a fracture claim in Japan.

1
Ask for an after-effect assessment once treatment ends if movement or pain remains.
2
Treatment costs are paid at the actual, necessary and reasonable amount.
3
The victim’s serious fault can reduce compulsory insurance payments.

Sources

Checked 2026-09-30.

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, jibaiseki limits and cover

★ fracture bands · all 15 jurisdictions

Compare to other countries.

How this injury values across the other jurisdictions on the site. Click any country to read the deeper context.

Jurisdiction	Band	Basis
United States	$15,000 to $80,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
United Kingdom	£9,110 to £14,080MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
Ireland	€50,000 to €100,000Personal Injuries Guidelines: other arm injuries, severe	Personal Injuries Guidelines: other arm injuries, severe
Canada	C$20,000 to C$100,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
Australia	AU$15,000 to AU$80,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
Spain	€10,000 to €25,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
Italy	€15,000 to €35,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
Germany	€10,000 to €30,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
France	€10,000 to €25,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
New Zealand	ACC treatment cost and weekly compensationLump-sum independence allowance applies only above the statutory impairment threshold.	Lump-sum independence allowance applies only above the statutory impairment threshold.
Singapore	S$25,000 to S$80,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
Hong Kong	HK$150,000 to HK$500,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
Japan· you are here	¥2,500,000 to ¥4,000,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
South Korea	₩20,000,000 to ₩70,000,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate
Taiwan	NT$300,000 to NT$1,200,000MyClaimWorth estimate	MyClaimWorth estimate

★ Japan · fracture · frequently asked

Common questions.

Each answer stands on its own and draws on the documents named on this page.

How much is a fracture claim worth in Japan?
The band table on this page shows fracture values in Japan by severity. The most severe matching band is ¥2,500,000 to ¥4,000,000, a MyClaimWorth estimate. The exact figure within the band depends on severity, prognosis, recovery time, the medical paper trail, and any percentage of fault attributed to the claimant under Japan's comparative-fault rule.
What is the statute of limitations for fracture claims in Japan?
3 years from knowledge; 20-year longstop. Source: Civil Code art. 724. Limitation runs from the date both the harm and the responsible party were known.
Does fault allocation reduce a fracture settlement in Japan?
Civil Code art. 722(2). Strict liability for motor vehicles under the Automobile Liability Security Law (自賠法). Reductions are calculated as a percentage of the total damages award before any cap is applied.
Are there caps on fracture damages in Japan?
Yes — Japan applies the following caps that bear on fracture claims: CALI statutory minimum cover. See the caps section on this page for the figures and the conditions under which each applies.
How long does a Japan fracture case take to resolve?
Soft-tissue presentations commonly resolve within 6 to 12 months from medical stability. Complex cases with surgery or contested liability routinely take 18 to 36 months. Cases that proceed to trial commonly take 2 to 5 years. The procedural pathway on this page sets out the typical milestones in Japan.
Is settlement preferable to trial for a fracture claim in Japan?
For most Japan fracture claimants, yes. The vast majority of personal-injury cases settle before trial. Settlement provides certainty, removes appeal risk, and resolves faster. Trial is appropriate where liability is genuinely contested or where the defendant's insurer is unrealistic about quantum given the published authority.

★ all of Japan

Back to Japan

All injury bands, statutes, caps, and procedural pathway for Japan.

★ all 15 countries

Fracture · everywhere

Cross-jurisdiction comparison of fracture bands.

★ the working

How we derive bands

Per-jurisdiction methodology, estimates, and known limits.

★ editorial note

Numbers on this page are starting points, not quotes for any specific case. For representation, consult a solicitor or attorney qualified in Japan. See /methodology for how each band is derived, /sources for the standing authority list, and /disclaimer for the scope statement.

Fracture claim valuesin Japan.

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Fracture claim values
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