Pedestrian accidents do not just cause injuries. They can steal your independence, your ability to work, and your sense of safety overnight. When a driver’s careless decision causes that damage, you should not be the one left paying for it.
The Law Office of Heather C. Ford helps Shreveport pedestrians hold negligent drivers accountable. If you are dealing with medical treatment, missed paychecks, or long-term limitations, we are ready to step in. Get the support and legal pressure it takes to demand real results.
There’s no protecting yourself when a car hits you. No airbags. No seatbelt. No steel frame. Just your body against thousands of pounds of metal.
The injuries are catastrophic:
These aren’t injuries you bounce back from. These are injuries that end careers, drain savings, and change lives permanently.
And the medical bills? They hit six figures fast. Emergency surgery. ICU stays. Rehabilitation. Future care. The costs never stop.
The insurance company knows this. They know you’re vulnerable. And they use it against you.
Pedestrian accidents don’t just happen—they’re caused by negligent drivers who aren’t paying attention or don’t care.
Every one of these scenarios represents negligence. And under Louisiana law, negligence means liability.
Certain areas in Shreveport see pedestrian accidents constantly:
If you were hit in any of these locations—or anywhere else in Shreveport—you have legal rights. The location doesn’t matter. What matters is that a negligent driver caused your injuries.
The at-fault driver’s insurance company will contact you quickly. They seem sympathetic. Understanding. They offer a settlement to “help with your expenses.”
Here’s what they’re really doing:
They’re trying to close your case before you understand how badly you’re hurt. Before you know what your final medical bills will be. Before you realize you can’t work anymore.
That settlement offer comes with a release. Once you sign, you give up all rights to future compensation. You can’t come back when you discover your injuries are permanent. You can’t ask for more when your medical bills exceed their settlement by $100,000.
Other tactics insurance adjusters use:
This is their playbook. They use it on every pedestrian accident victim. And it works—unless you have an attorney who knows how to fight back.
Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315, “every act whatever of man that causes damage to another obliges him by whose fault it happened to repair it.” This means the driver who hit you must compensate you for all your injuries and losses.
You’re entitled to:
Louisiana follows comparative fault under Civil Code Article 2323. Even if you were partially at fault—maybe jaywalking—you can still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault.
But you only have two years to file a lawsuit. Louisiana law sets a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Miss that deadline and you lose everything—no matter how strong your case.
Every case is different, but serious pedestrian accident cases in Shreveport regularly result in six-figure settlements or verdicts.
Settlement values depend on:
A pedestrian accident causing traumatic brain injury or paralysis can be worth $500,000 to several million dollars. Broken bones with full recovery might settle for $50,000 to $200,000. The insurance company knows these values—they’re counting on you not knowing them.
That’s why their initial offer is always a fraction of what your case is worth.
At the Law Office of Heather C. Ford, we don’t negotiate from weakness. We build cases that force insurance companies to pay full value or face us in court.
Immediate investigation. We get to the accident scene while evidence is fresh. We photograph skid marks, sight lines, crosswalks, and traffic signals. We identify witnesses before they disappear.
Accident reconstruction. For disputed liability cases, we retain experts who reconstruct exactly how the accident happened—proving the driver’s negligence beyond dispute.
Medical documentation. We work with your treating physicians to document the full extent of your injuries, your prognosis, and your future medical needs. We retain medical experts who testify about permanent disability.
Economic analysis. We don’t just add up current bills. We calculate lifetime medical costs, lost future earnings, and diminished quality of life using vocational experts and economists.
Aggressive negotiation. We send detailed demand packages with all evidence, expert reports, and itemized damages. We make clear we’re prepared to try the case if necessary.
Trial preparation. Insurance companies settle cases they know they’ll lose at trial. We prepare every case as if it’s going to a jury—because some of them do.
This comprehensive approach takes time and resources. But it’s the difference between settling for $10,000 and recovering $200,000.
Don’t give a recorded statement to the insurance company. Politely decline and tell them to contact your attorney.
Don’t post about the accident on social media. Insurance companies monitor your accounts looking for posts to use against you.
Don’t accept the first settlement offer. It’s always lowball. They’re hoping you don’t know better.
Don’t delay medical treatment. Gaps in treatment give the insurance company arguments that you weren’t really hurt.
Don’t talk about the accident. Beyond what’s required for the police report, don’t discuss fault or details with anyone except your attorney.
Some pedestrian accidents end in death. When a negligent driver kills your loved one, Louisiana law provides remedies for surviving family members.
Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.2 allows wrongful death claims by surviving spouses, children, parents, or siblings. Damages include funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of love and companionship, and grief.
The wrongful death statute of limitations is one year from the date of death. These cases require immediate action.
No amount of money brings back a loved one. But holding the negligent driver accountable and securing financial stability for your family is important.
You can still recover damages under Louisiana’s comparative fault law. Even if you were jaywalking, the driver still had a duty to keep a proper lookout and avoid hitting you. Your damages get reduced by your percentage of fault, but you don’t lose everything.
We handle pedestrian accident cases on contingency. No upfront costs. No hourly fees. We only get paid if we win your case. Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict—you don’t pay anything out of pocket.
It depends on the severity of your injuries and the insurance company’s willingness to negotiate fairly. Simple cases might settle in 3-6 months. Complex cases with catastrophic injuries can take a year or longer. We don’t rush settlements—we wait until you’ve reached maximum medical improvement so we know the full value of your claim.
You may have uninsured motorist coverage on your own auto insurance policy. This coverage protects you even when you’re a pedestrian. We’ll pursue all available sources of compensation.
Most pedestrian accident cases settle before trial. But we prepare every case as if it’s going to a jury. Insurance companies settle when they know we’re ready to try the case. If we do go to trial, we’ll prepare you thoroughly.
A pedestrian accident in Shreveport can destroy your life in seconds. Catastrophic injuries. Medical bills you can’t pay. Lost income. Pain that never ends.
You don’t have to face this alone.
At the Law Office of Heather C. Ford, we stand between you and insurance companies trying to take advantage of your vulnerability. We fight for full compensation, and we don’t stop until you get it.
The consultation is free. There are no upfront costs. You only pay if we win.
Contact us today to discuss your pedestrian accident case. Time is running out on your legal rights—don’t wait until it’s too late.
Need local help? Pedestrian 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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