Hazing Victim Legal Representation in Costilla County, Colorado
Protecting Students from Abuse in Costilla County’s Greek Life and Student Organizations
If your child has been the victim of hazing at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or other student organization in Costilla County, Colorado, you are not alone. Attorney 911 is currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—proving that these dangerous traditions are not harmless “rites of passage” but abuse, negligence, and in some cases, criminal conduct.
The same national fraternities that operate near Costilla County—including Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and others—have chapters at universities across Colorado. If your child has suffered physical or psychological harm due to hazing, we will fight for justice, accountability, and compensation—no matter where in Colorado the incident occurred.
🚨 What Counts as Hazing in Colorado?
Colorado law defines hazing as any activity that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization. This includes:
✅ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
✅ Forced consumption – Alcohol, food, or other substances (leading to alcohol poisoning, choking, or organ damage)
✅ Psychological torture – Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation
✅ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, or carrying sexual objects
✅ Extreme exposure – Forced to endure extreme cold, heat, or confined spaces
Hazing is not tradition—it’s abuse. And in Colorado, it’s illegal.
🏛️ Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Costilla County?
When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held accountable, including:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Example from Our Case |
|---|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at UH |
| National Organization | Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies despite knowing about systemic abuse | Pi Kappa Phi National knew about Andrew Coffey’s death (2017) but did nothing |
| University or College | Failed to supervise Greek life, ignored prior incidents, or owned the property where hazing occurred | University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing | Chapter president, pledgemaster, and active members named in our lawsuit |
| Alumni or Hosts | Allowed hazing to occur at their residence | Former member and spouse named in our lawsuit for hosting hazing |
Costilla County families: If your child was hazed at Adams State University, Trinidad State College, or another nearby institution, we will identify every responsible party and hold them accountable.
💰 What Compensation Can Costilla County Hazing Victims Recover?
Hazing can cause lasting physical and psychological damage, and victims deserve full compensation for:
🏥 Medical Expenses
- Emergency room visits
- Hospital stays (our client was hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure)
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Future medical costs (dialysis, transplants, mental health treatment)
💔 Pain and Suffering
- Physical pain from beatings, forced exercise, or injuries
- Emotional trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
- Humiliation and psychological abuse
💸 Lost Wages & Educational Impact
- Time missed from work or school
- Lost scholarships or academic opportunities
- Delayed graduation or career setbacks
⚖️ Punitive Damages
If the conduct was intentional, reckless, or part of a pattern, courts may award punitive damages to punish the defendants and deter future hazing.
Our current case seeks $10 million—proving that hazing cases can result in substantial compensation for Costilla County victims.
📅 Colorado’s Statute of Limitations: Don’t Wait to Act
In Colorado, victims of hazing have only 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. If you wait too long, you lose your right to compensation forever.
Evidence disappears quickly:
- Text messages get deleted
- Witnesses forget details
- Organizations destroy records
- Social media posts vanish
If your child was hazed in Costilla County, call us immediately for a free, confidential consultation.
🔍 How We Build a Strong Hazing Case for Costilla County Families
At Attorney 911, we treat hazing cases like criminal investigations. We:
✔ Preserve evidence immediately – Texts, photos, videos, social media
✔ Document injuries – Medical records, photos of bruises, scars, or hospital stays
✔ Identify all liable parties – Chapter, nationals, university, individuals
✔ Work with medical and psychological experts – To prove the full extent of harm
✔ Pursue maximum compensation – Including punitive damages for egregious conduct
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing case—proving we have the experience to win for Costilla County victims.
🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Costilla County
If your child has been hazed, follow these steps immediately:
- 🏥 Seek medical attention – Even if injuries seem minor, get checked for internal damage (rhabdomyolysis, concussions, organ stress).
- 📸 Document everything – Take photos of injuries, save text messages, and preserve social media posts.
- 🚫 Do NOT talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university alone – They will try to minimize the incident or shift blame.
- 📞 Call Attorney 911 immediately – 1-888-ATTY-911 – We’ll guide you through the next steps.
Costilla County families: We offer free, confidential consultations and work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case.
🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Costilla County Hazing Cases?
✅ We’re Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit
- We know how to build these cases
- We know how to hold institutions accountable
- We know how to win
✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
- We know their playbook—how they try to deny claims
- We counter their tactics with aggressive evidence-gathering
✅ Federal Court Authority
- We can pursue cases in federal court if needed
- We serve Costilla County and all of Colorado
✅ Bilingual Representation (Se Habla Español)
- We serve Spanish-speaking families in Costilla County
✅ We Come to You
- We travel to Costilla County for depositions, meetings, and trials
- We offer video consultations if you can’t meet in person
✅ No Upfront Costs
- Contingency fee basis – You pay nothing unless we win
- We take the financial risk so you can focus on healing
📞 Costilla County Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Email: ralph@atty911.com
We serve hazing victims across Colorado, including Costilla County, Alamosa, Fort Garland, and surrounding areas.
Don’t let the fraternity, sorority, or university silence your child. Fight back. Get justice.
📢 A Message to Fraternities and Universities in Costilla County
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and all other Greek organizations with chapters near Costilla County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
If your members haze students in Costilla County, we will find every liable entity—your national organization, your housing corporation, your alumni, and your individual members.
We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at UH. Your chapter could be next.
To Adams State University, Trinidad State College, and other Colorado institutions:
The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.
📜 Colorado Hazing Laws – Know Your Rights
Colorado has strict anti-hazing laws under C.R.S. § 18-9-124, which makes hazing a Class 3 misdemeanor (punishable by up to 6 months in jail and fines).
Key provisions:
- Consent is NOT a defense – Even if a student “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal.
- Universities must report hazing – Failure to do so can result in penalties.
- Organizations can be held liable – Fraternities, sororities, and universities can face lawsuits.
If your child was hazed in Costilla County, they have legal rights—and we will enforce them.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions for Costilla County Families
🔹 Can I sue if my child was hazed but didn’t report it immediately?
Yes. Many hazing victims delay reporting due to shame, fear of retaliation, or loyalty to the organization. We understand this, and we will work to preserve evidence and build your case.
🔹 What if the fraternity says my child “consented” to hazing?
Colorado law explicitly states that consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child agreed to participate, hazing is still illegal and can result in civil liability.
🔹 Can I afford a lawyer for a hazing case?
Yes. We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case.
🔹 What if the hazing happened off-campus?
You can still sue. Hazing is illegal whether it happens on or off campus, and universities can still be held liable for failing to protect students.
🔹 How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
In Colorado, you generally have 2 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit. Do not wait—evidence disappears quickly.
🏆 Our Commitment to Costilla County Hazing Victims
At Attorney 911, we don’t just see your child as a case—we see them as a person. We know the trauma, fear, and betrayal that comes with hazing, and we are committed to:
✔ Fighting for maximum compensation – So your child can get the medical and psychological help they need.
✔ Holding every responsible party accountable – From individual members to national organizations.
✔ Preventing future hazing – By sending a message that abuse will not be tolerated in Costilla County or anywhere in Colorado.
If your child was hazed, we will fight for them like they are our own.
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
Free, confidential consultation for Costilla County hazing victims.
We serve all of Colorado—including Costilla County, Alamosa, Fort Garland, and surrounding areas.
Don’t wait. The longer you delay, the harder it is to build your case. Call us today.
