# What to Do When Involved in a Truck Accident Out of State | Attorney Brian White ![What to Do When Involved in a Truck Accident (Out of State)](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/What-to-Do-When-Involved-in-a-Truck-Accident-Out-of-State-300x191.jpg) Your unfamiliarity with the [roads](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/most-dangerous-roads-and-intersections-in-houston/) and weather conditions in other areas of the country can increase your risk of being involved in a collision. As a result, an out-of-state [car accident](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/car-accident-lawyer/) is a distinct possibility whenever you travel across state lines.  [Truck accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/truck-accident-lawyer/), in particular, can have [catastrophic](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/catastrophic-injury-lawyer/) consequences. Even the best-trained truck driver cannot avoid shifting loads, worn brakes, and slick roads. And when a semi-truck goes out of control, you risk having 40 tons of truck and [cargo](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/truck-accident-lawyer/falling-debris-truck/) slam into your vehicle. ## Steps to Take After an Out-of-State Truck Accident Each state sets its own car insurance requirements. As you travel across [state lines, you might enter a state with a no-fault insurance system that is very different from Texas’s](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/is-texas-a-no-fault-state/) fault-based system. But only residents of a state must comply with its [auto insurance requirements](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/minimum-amount-of-auto-insurance-coverage-required-in-texas/). You do not need to buy new insurance when you visit another state. Your Texas insurance policy will provide the same [coverage](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/average-settlement-value-of-a-truck-accident-injury-case/) after an out-of-state truck accident. Similarly, [trucking companies](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/10-largest-trucking-companies-in-the-us/) have insurance coverage for their trucks that provides benefits everywhere they operate. Federal law requires trucking companies to have [at least $750,000](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-387/subpart-A/section-387.9) in insurance and surety bonds in case of accidents. Claiming your fair share of these benefits after a crash will depend on what you do after the accident. The steps you take after an out-of-state truck accident can protect your right to pursue compensation or complicate the process.  Some steps you can take after an out-of-state truck accident include the following: ### Stop at the Accident Scene Every state requires drivers to stop at the scene of any crash that causes injury or [death](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/wrongful-death-lawyer/). If you fail to stop, you could face charges for a [hit-and-run](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/hit-and-run-accidents-in-texas-what-victims-need-to-know/) even if you did not cause the crash. ### Call the Police Almost every state requires you to [call the police](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/should-i-call-911-after-a-car-accident-in-houston/) after an injury crash. Most states also require truck drivers to report any accident involving a [commercial motor vehicle](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/commercial-vehicle-accident-lawyer/). As a result, the local police, sheriff’s office, or state highway patrol will show up at your accident scene to investigate the crash. You should cooperate with the investigating officers. But in doing so, it’s important that you also stick to the facts. Do not make any admissions of fault to the officers or the [truck driver](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/hit-by-a-drunk-truck-driver-heres-what-you-need-to-know/). Just describe what happened and let the officers do their jobs. ### Exchange Information with the Truck Driver Exchange information with the truck driver. If your injuries prevent you from doing that, you will be able to get the insurance information from the [accident report](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/how-to-obtain-a-car-accident-report-in-houston/). This information is essential for pursuing a [claim](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/claim-vs-lawsuit/) against the trucking company and its [insurers](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/resources/do-i-need-a-personal-injury-lawyer-if-im-submitting-a-claim-to-insurance/). ### Seek Medical Attention It’s imperative that you document your injuries. The most reliable way to do so is to seek medical attention.  In addition to documenting your injuries, seeing a [doctor](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/resources/how-do-doctors-bills-get-paid-after-an-accident/) will allow you to: - Get you a diagnosis and a treatment plan - Find out your prognosis - Identify any complications and hidden injuries Keep track of all your expenses as you seek medical attention. While your car insurance may cover your out-of-state accident, your health insurance might not cover your out-of-state treatment. As a result, you may need to pay [out-of-pocket](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/out-of-pocket-expenses/) and seek reimbursement from your health insurance provider. ### Get a Copy of the Accident Report Find out how to get a copy of your accident report. Most large police agencies allow you to request one online. ### Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer You do not necessarily need to [hire](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/when-to-hire-a-car-accident-lawyer-in-houston/) a lawyer in the state where the accident happened. Thus, your Houston truck accident lawyer can file and [pursue your insurance claim](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/settling-a-personal-injury-claim-with-an-insurance-company/) regardless of where the crash happened.  For a legal consultation call [(713) 500-5000](tel:+17135005000) ## Resolving Your Truck Accident Claim After an Out-of-State Collision Trucking companies bear [liability](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/whats-liability/) for crashes that result from their [negligence](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/what-is-negligence/) in loading, operating, or maintaining their truck fleet. 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A truck could travel hundreds of [![Electric Semi-Trucks: Good, Bad, or Both?](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Electric-Semi-Trucks-Good-Bad-or-Both-1-300x195.jpg)](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/electric-semi-trucks-good-bad-or-both/) [Electric Semi-Trucks: Good, Bad, or Both?](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/electric-semi-trucks-good-bad-or-both/) The hype around electric semi-trucks is gaining steam. Uber Freight and Tesla recently teamed up to create an EV Fleet [![A truck driver driving within hours-of-service rules.](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/A-truck-driver-driving-within-hours-of-service-rules-300x200.png)](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/what-are-truck-driver-hours-of-service-rules/) [How Do Truck Driver Hours-of-Service Rules Affect Accident Cases?](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/what-are-truck-driver-hours-of-service-rules/) Every year, fatigued truck drivers cause thousands of serious crashes on American highways. Many of these accidents [![Interstate Trucking Carriers' Safety Representative Dishonestly Denying Liability](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/themes/brian-white/assets/app/img/default-thumb.webp)](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/interstate-trucking-carriers-safety-representative-dishonestly-denying-liability/) [Interstate Trucking Carriers' Safety Representative Dishonestly Denying Liability](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/interstate-trucking-carriers-safety-representative-dishonestly-denying-liability/) This is a deposition of the Safety Director and Corporate Representative of an Interstate Carrier subject to DOT --- Source: https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/what-to-do-when-involved-in-a-truck-accident-out-of-state/