Georgia Oversize Load Accidents

Trucking accidents often result from oversize loads and cause thousands of serious injuries every year. If you, or a loved one, have recently been injured as a result of an oversized-load accident or other trucking accident in Georgia, consult a personal injury attorney immediately.

Atlanta, GA, Personal Injury Attorney

At The Cochran Firm Atlanta we have been aggressively representing victims of oversized-load, trucking and other accidents for years. Our reputation for the relentless pursuit of justice for accident victims makes us one of Atlanta’s preeminent personal injury law firms.

If you are considering towing an oversize load make sure you take the following precautions to ensure that you do not harm yourself or someone else.

Towing an Oversized Load

To determine the size truck you will need you will have to have the dimensions of the objects you are hauling. If you are renting the truck, the rental company will be able to help you determine the size truck you will need.

You will also need to determine your route, permits you may need, materials you will need to safely secure the items being hauled, the total cost, the number of pilot cars you will need and what type of signage you will need. All of these details will depend on the size of your load and the area in which you will be traveling. Make sure you check on local and state ordinances to ensure you are in compliance.

A pilot car is the small car that drives behind the truck and generally displays an “oversize load” sign. Some moving companies will require a pilot car even if state or local laws do not. In the state of Georgia you will need a permit for an oversize load larger than 8 feet, 6 inches wide (2.59 meters), 13 feet, 6 inches high (4.11 meters) or 100 feet long (30.48 meters).

While driving the truck, make sure you pay close attention to all other drivers on the road and obey all traffic and speed laws. This will drastically increase the likelihood that you and your load will arrive at your destination safely and unharmed.

If you, or a loved one, have been injured as a result of the improper towing of an oversize load, contact The Cochran Firm Atlanta toll-free at 866.549.0562 or complete our quick contact web form.

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