Three pedestrians injured when a slow-moving cargo train hit a tow truck at a southern New Jersey railroad crossing in 2008 have received settlements totaling $1 million.
Keith Zaid, a lawyer representing the three injured women, tells The Press of Atlantic City that the settlement was finalized on Thursday. One victim will receive $750,000 for her injuries, while the other two will get $200,000 and $50,000 respectively.
Authorities say the crash occurred when the driver of the flatbed tow truck drove around a car stopped at the crossing. The truck spun after being bumped by the train, then struck the pedestrians who were walking nearby.
The tow truck driver and his passenger were also injured, but have since recovered.
No one on the train was injured.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Charges Dropped Against ‘Poster Boy’ Contractor Accused of Insurance Fraud 
Hackers Hit Sensitive Targets in 37 Nations in Spying Plot 
Uber Jury Awards $8.5 Million Damages in Sexual Assault Case 
One out of 10 Cars Sold in Europe Is Now Made by a Chinese Brand 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.