Being hit by a drunk driver is not just another car accident.
It is preventable. It is reckless. And for many people in Shreveport, it becomes a moment that divides life into before and after.
If you or someone you love was injured by an impaired driver, you deserve more than a quick insurance payout. You deserve accountability, real support, and a legal team that will fight for the full recovery you need.
At the Law Office of Heather C. Ford, we represent injured people across Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana after drunk driving crashes. We take these cases personally because they should never have happened in the first place.
A drunk driving crash is not an “accident” in the normal sense.
It happens because someone made a decision to get behind the wheel impaired — putting everyone else on the road at risk.
These cases often involve more than just negligence. They may involve:
The civil case is separate from any criminal DUI prosecution — and injured people still have the right to pursue financial recovery regardless of what happens in criminal court.
Impaired drivers tend to cause some of the most violent collisions on Louisiana roads.
Our firm helps clients dealing with injuries such as:
These injuries often require extensive treatment and can affect someone’s ability to work, function, and live normally for months or years.
Louisiana personal injury law allows drunk driving crash victims to pursue compensation for both economic and human losses.
Depending on your case, you may be entitled to recover:
If your family lost someone in a DUI crash, a wrongful death claim may provide compensation for:
Even when DUI is involved, insurance companies do not automatically “do the right thing.”
Building a strong injury case requires evidence — and early action matters.
Our firm investigates drunk driving accidents by securing:
We work to prove not only that the driver was impaired, but that their behavior directly caused your injuries and losses.
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Many people assume the criminal DUI case is the only process, but that is not true.
A DUI arrest may help establish fault, but the criminal case does not compensate you for:
A civil injury claim is how you pursue the financial recovery you deserve.
And you should not wait for the criminal case to finish before protecting your rights.
Unfortunately, some impaired drivers also carry minimal insurance — or none at all.
If that happens, you may still have options through:
Ford Injury Firm will identify every available path to recovery, not just the easiest one for the insurer.
Drunk driving cases require a firm that understands both the legal and emotional weight involved.
At Ford Injury Firm powered by the Law Office of Heather C. Ford, we offer clients:
You deserve representation that treats your case like it matters, because it does.
In most injury cases, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim.
If you wait too long, you may lose your right to recover anything — even if the drunk driver was clearly at fault.
Speaking with a lawyer early helps preserve evidence and protect your options.
If you were injured by a drunk driver, you should not have to carry the financial burden of someone else’s reckless decision.
Let our firm step in, deal with the insurance companies, and fight for the recovery you deserve.
Ford Injury Firm, powered by the Law Office of Heather C. Ford, is ready to help you take the next step.
Schedule a consultation today.
Need local help? Drunk driving accident cases in Shreveport are handled by Ford Injury Firm, the Shreveport office of the Law Office of Heather C. Ford.
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Between myself and my family, we keep Heather busy! She is very professional and knowledgeable. I have spent a lot of money and ruined my driving record paying off speeding tickets but when I found Heather, I found that she is the best
My experience with the Law Office of Heather C. Ford was outstanding. I would recommend this team to anyone that has received a traffic ticket in the metro New Orleans area....
I found Heather online after searching for a traffic lawyer. Since I am not from the area, I was not 100% sure but went with my gut after reading the positive comments. And I was right! I am really pleased with Heather Ford's...
I was thrilled when Heather was able to get my ticket reduced to a non-moving violation and the judge waived fees. I never thought that was possible. I was certain I'd have to pay something. She's great...
Ms. Ford is all that I could ask for in an advocate.
My experience has been as pleasurable as can be expected when you need a lawyer.
