BOLAND INJURY LAWYERS P.C. ESSAY COMPETITION $500 SCHOLARSHIP – 2026

Boland Injury Lawyers, P.C. understands how complex personal injury cases can be. Our firm is dedicated to supporting students who are passionate about personal injury law by offering a $500 annual scholarship. This initiative helps future Queens car accident lawyers pursue their education while engaging with key legal concepts.

QUALIFICATIONS
The scholarship opportunity is open to undergraduate through post-grad students. All applicants must be actively enrolled in a U.S. college/university.
All submissions should contain the authors name, address, phone number, current major and college.
All submissions should be emailed to queensinjuryscholarship@mail.com
All submissions must be in .pdf format.

ESSAY TOPIC
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed reforms to New York’s No-Fault auto insurance system signal a significant shift in how the state defines and litigates “serious injury” claims. The Governor aims to reduce rising insurance costs and deter frivolous lawsuits, yet these changes carry far-reaching implications for accident victims, attorneys, and insurers alike. As lawmakers debate the proposal, the redefinition of “serious injury” stands poised to reshape New York auto accident litigation. Does creating a more objective definition improve fairness, or restrict access to justice for accident victims?

Guidelines:
Only answer the questions provided.
Use online articles and caselaw to support your essay.
Proper grammar, spelling, and citations should be used.
All submissions will be checked for plagiarism and AI detection