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In quick succession, two University of Florida freshmen lost their lives on West University Avenue. Now, their families are filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the drivers and all parties involved. Maggie Paxton lost her life in a hit-and-run accident in December, and in January, Sophia Lambert's life was taken by a fatal crash less than two blocks away. Attorney Andrew Yaffa, with Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen is representing the families.
Learn More:
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Gainesville police charges man in connection with traffic death of UF student, The Gainesville Sun
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Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run of University of Florida freshman on W University Ave, CBS 4 News
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Man arrested in hit-and-run case resulting in death of UG student, The Independent Alligator
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UF Student Pedestrian Accidents Lead to Major Lawsuits Press Release
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Lawsuits Filed in UF Student Pedestrian Accidents Press Release
- UF student killed in Wednesday night hit and run near campus, The Independent Alligator
- UF student dead after car crash on University Avenue, The Independent Alligator
- Student Government working to address traffic safety issues in and around campus, The Independent Alligator
- Her light will never dim: remembering Margaret Paxton, The Independent Alligator
- Student expresses concern after 18-year-old UF student killed in hit and run, WCJB
- In honor of Sophia Lambert: Tell your friends and family you love them, The Independent Alligator
- Petition: Install Speed Bumps On University Avenue (University of Florida)
- Facebook Group: Gainesville Citizens for Active Transportation – GCAT
- Facebook Group: Gators Against Student Pedestrian Deaths
- Parents of University of Florida students sue after daughters killed in car crashes (wcjb.com)
- Wrongful death lawsuit filed by families of UF students killed on W University Ave | WGFL (mycbs4.com)
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Attorneys Say Pressure To Deliver Caused Uber Eats Driver’s Crash
That Resulted In South Florida Teen’s Death – CBS Miami (cbslocal.com)
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- Attorney: UF student families could receive millions after traffic deaths
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UF students, lawyers fight for safety on University Avenue after student deaths
- UF freshman, Palmetto grad dies when car involved in crash careens onto sidewalk, into her, The Miami Herald
- Petition: Traffic Safety for UF Students
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