TRUCKING INJURY FAQ
What is the Difference Between Interstate & Intrastate?
Slight distinctions often make significant differences when analyzing legal matters. Whether we’re discussing commerce, trucking, or driving, the prefix intra- means "within," and the prefix inter- means "between."
If we are talking about driving, Interstates are freeways or highways that cross state lines, and an Intrastate is a state highway that begins and ends in the same state. Suppose we are talking about trucking. In that case, interstate trucking means a professional driver licensed to drive a commercial motor vehicle across state lines, and intrastate trucking involves permission to drive a commercial motor vehicle only within a state's boundaries.
Why is the Difference Between Interstate vs. Intrastate Trucking Important?
The importance of the distinction between interstate and intrastate trucking is that the laws that govern the drivers, vehicles, and trucking companies are different in interstate vs. intrastate trucking.
As a result of this distinction, different types of commercial drivers must be licensed differently. Additionally, trucking companies may face regulatory and insurance issues if they allow one of their intrastate drivers to take a load across state lines. If an intrastate driver gets into an accident in another state, the penalties are severe for the trucking company and any other related parties.
If you were injured in a truck accident with an intrastate truck driver outside of their state of licensure, the insurance carrier might try to refuse to pay for your accident. In this unfortunate scenario, you might have more questions than answers.
Have You Been Injured? Our Truck Accident Law Firm Can Help.
Suffering an injury at the hands of someone else is a profoundly disorienting experience. Many of our clients come to us because they simply don't know what to do next. What kind of claims do they need to file? What do they do to get medical care for their loved ones, or how do they afford a funeral in the wake of a wrongful death? Most of our clients ask an even more straightforward question: "with all my medical expenses, how do I provide for my family?"
Regardless of your situation, you are bound to have countless questions. Cohan PLLC will help you get answers. To help you find your feet during this difficult time, we have compiled some of the most commonly asked questions and provided general answers. For specific answers about your case, review your legal options with us in a free consultation.
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