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Bergen Motorist Severely Injured In Rear-End Crash Receives $760,000 Settlement
UPDATE: A Bergen County woman received a $760,000 settlement after she was seriously injured when her car was rammed from behind on a busy Oradell street, according to a published report.
Mary Kathlynne "Kat" Flanders, 47, was stopped in traffic on Kinderkamack Road on April 29, 2017 when another vehicle rear-ended hers, the New Jersey Law Journal reported.
The impact knocked her vehicle into the one in front of her, the report says.
Flanders suffered four herniated discs and nerve damage, among other serious injuries, according to the Law Journal.
Spinal injections didn't work, forcing h…
Supported Surges For Emerson Boys After Mom's Death
Support is surging for a pair of Emerson boys mourning the loss of their mom.
Tammy Black, 46, died on Thursday, March 11.
More than $27,000 had been raised as of March 15 on a GoFundMe for her sons, Stephen IV, Anthony and Vincent Paino.
"All that really needs to be said about Tammy is that she loved her kids, she loved her family and she loved her friends," campaign founder Yasmin Trimble said.
"She would do anything for you without question, she was loved by all those who knew her, you couldn't help it."
Tammy was being remembered for her infectious laugh, and loved attendi…
