A New Jersey woman who was permanently injured in a crash last year with a volunteer firefighter answering a fire call has settled a lawsuit for $4.6 million.
NJ.com reports that 56-year-old Melinda Baker, of Manuta, received $4.5 million from the Wenonah Volunteer Fire Department’s insurance company and $100,000 from the other driver’s insurance policy.
Baker was driving through an intersection in Mantua in January 2018 when a car driven by the firefighter, who was on the way to a call when he went through a red light and slammed into her vehicle.
Baker suffered severe injuries including neck, spine and rib fractures. She now uses a wheelchair and a lift to move around her home.
A request for comment was sent to an attorney representing the fire department.
Topics Auto Personal Auto New Jersey
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