Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers Launches 2026 Vote for a School Contest with Record $50,000 in Donations

NORFOLK, VA — August 10, 2026: The Car Crash Experts at Cooper Hurley Injury
Lawyers are proud to announce the launch of their annual Vote for a School contest
with the biggest donation amount in its history. This year, the Norfolk-based personal
injury law firm will award a combined $50,000 to the top three schools who receive the
most votes from the Hampton Roads community, more than three times the prize pool of
previous years.

The firm will present $25,000 to the first-place winner, $15,000 to the second-place
winner, and $10,000 to the third-place winner. This year’s increased donations reflect
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers’ continued commitment to giving back to Hampton Roads.

“We’re proud to be part of a community that rallies around its schools,” said Jim Hurley,
managing partner at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers. “By increasing our donation
amounts this year, we’re creating an even greater opportunity for local schools to invest
in the programs, resources, and experiences that help students succeed.”

Open to all public and private schools in the seven cities and the Eastern Shore of
Virginia, this year’s contest will run from August 11 to October 13 with the winners being
announced on October 16. Hampton Roads residents ages 18 and older can nominate
and vote for their favorite schools at VoteForASchool.com.

Vote for a School is one of many community-focused initiatives under the Cooper Hurley
Injury Lawyers Cares program, the philanthropic arm of the firm created for the purpose
of supporting students and educators in our area. For over a decade, Cooper Hurley
Injury Lawyers has made substantial contributions to schools and students throughout
Hampton Roads. Most recently, the firm purchased the entire Amazon wish list of one
teacher in each of the seven cities to help get their school years off to a good start.

In addition to the Vote for a School contest, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers also hosts
Vote for a Cause each spring, which celebrates local nonprofits and other worthy
organizations in Hampton Roads. In 2026, the Suffolk Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Incorporated received $10,000 as the first-place winner.

These initiatives, along with the firm’s regular charitable efforts, reflect The Car Crash
Experts’ ongoing commitment to Hampton Roads as a way of expressing gratitude for
the community’s continued support.

Access the Vote for a School Media Kit Here