Mother Files Suit for Death of Her Son

Estelle Jordan, the mother of Amos Pierce, filed a lawsuit against the 17-year old driver who struck and killed her son. Ms. Jordan alleges Alyssa Shunkweiler was negligent when she caused the accident that resulted in Mr. Pierce’s death. Mr. Pierce was walking along U.S. 290, east of Paige, Texas, at 8:30 a.m. At that time, Ms. Shunkweiler hit Mr. Pierce with her 2000 Dodge Ram. Ms. Shunkweiler stated she did not see Mr. Pierce walking on the side of the road. He died at the scene of the accident.

Similarly, on September 25, 2015, a pedestrian was killed while walking along U.S. 290 in South Austin, Texas. Christina Medina was pronounced dead at the scene after she was hit by a driver who was on his way to work.

In 2013, 4,735 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 66,000 were injured in traffic crashes in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of all the states, Texas had the third highest pedestrian fatalities in 2013. Pedestrian fatalities comprised 14% of the total fatalities in traffic crashes in 2013 alone. This number is up 3% from 2004.

Even if a pedestrian takes precautions while walking near road, an accident may still occur. If you or someone you know is a victim of a vehicular accident, it is important to understand your right to recover. Contact an attorney at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner by calling (713) 222-7211 or toll free at 713-222-7211 for a confidential consultation.