What happens if I'm hit by a Canadian trucking company's driver crossing into Michigan at the border?

Cross-border crashes add a layer of complexity, but you're not left without options. If the crash happened on Michigan soil, Michigan law generally governs the claim, even if the carrier is based in Canada.

Key considerations include:

• Whether the Canadian carrier has U.S. operating authority and insurance that complies with FMCSA requirements
• Identifying the right entity to pursue, since Canadian corporate structures can differ from U.S. ones
• Coordinating between Michigan no-fault benefits and a liability claim against the foreign carrier

International companies and their insurers are often slower to respond and harder to track down. That's exactly why getting ahead of the claim quickly matters.