NEW JERSEY INJURY LAWYERS P.C. ESSAY CONTEST

QUALIFICATIONS
⦁ Must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a U.S. college program, interested in or seeking a law degree.

⦁ Essay must contain your name, address, phone number, current major and college.

⦁ Email your essay to njinjuryscholarship@gmail.com.

⦁ Must be a pdf.

⦁ Deadline is December 31, 2024

⦁ We will announce the winner on our website on January 31, 2025

2024 ESSAY TOPIC
Rising E-Scooter Use:
Addressing Safety and Liability in Urban Environments
This topic centers around the growing popularity of electric scooters (e-scooters) in urban areas and the associated rise in accidents, discussing legal and safety considerations.

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In the essay, you need to discuss the following points:_

⦁ Introduction to E-Scooters: Provide an overview of the surge in e-scooter usage, highlighting their convenience and impact on urban transportation.

⦁ Safety Concerns: Discuss the increase in accidents and injuries related to e-scooter use, emphasizing common causes such as collisions with pedestrians, vehicles, or infrastructure issues. Highlight the importance of safety regulations and rider education.

⦁ Liability Issues: Explore the complexities of liability in e-scooter accidents, considering the roles of riders, manufacturers, city regulations, and infrastructure. Discuss how determining fault and responsibility for injuries can be challenging.

⦁ Legal Framework: Examine current laws and regulations governing e-scooter use and safety standards. Evaluate whether existing laws adequately address the growing concerns or if there’s a need for updated legislation. ⦁ Public Policy and Solutions: Propose potential solutions to enhance e-scooter safety, such as improved infrastructure, mandatory safety training for riders, stricter regulations, or liability frameworks. Discuss the importance of collaboration between stakeholders for effective implementation. ⦁ Educational Campaigns: Highlight the significance of public awareness campaigns to educate riders and pedestrians about e-scooter safety measures, traffic rules, and responsible riding behaviors. ⦁ Future Outlook: : Highlight the significance of public awareness campaigns to educate riders and pedestrians about e-scooter safety measures, traffic rules, and responsible riding behaviors.

Guidelines
⦁ No more than 1500 words

⦁ Answer only the questions asked.

⦁ Use caselaw and online articles to support your essay.

⦁ No more than 1500 words

⦁ Use proper grammar, citation format, and spelling.

⦁ No plagiarism or use of AI.

Award
$500
Scopes
External Scholarship Opportunities
Deadline
12/31/2024