🛡️ Hazing Lawyers in Garfield, Colorado | Attorney 911
Justice for Hazing Victims in Garfield County and Across Colorado
If your child was injured, hospitalized, or traumatized by hazing at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization in Garfield County, Colorado—including at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Rifle, CMC Spring Valley, or nearby universities—you are not alone. Attorney 911 is a nationwide hazing litigation firm currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for egregious hazing that hospitalized a student with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. We bring the same aggressive legal representation to Garfield County families.
📞 Call Now for a Free, Confidential Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🚨 Why Garfield County Families Trust Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases
1️⃣ We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW
We are currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Our client was:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500+ squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
- Hospitalized for 4 days with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
This same abuse happens at Colorado institutions—including near Garfield County.
We will fight for Garfield County victims with the same intensity.
2️⃣ Nationwide Reach, Local Impact
While based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including in Garfield County, Colorado. We:
✅ Travel to Garfield County for depositions, meetings, and trials
✅ Offer video consultations for Colorado families
✅ Pursue cases in federal and state courts—we’re admitted to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and licensed in Texas and New York
3️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook
Both of our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña—were former insurance defense lawyers. We know:
- How insurance companies try to deny or lowball claims
- How fraternities and universities attempt to shift blame
- How to dismantle their defenses and maximize compensation
We’ve seen their tactics from the inside—and now we use that knowledge against them.
4️⃣ Proven Results in Hazing Litigation
We’ve secured multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts in hazing and personal injury cases, including:
- $10.1 million (Stone Foltz hazing death case, Bowling Green State University)
- $6.1 million jury verdict (Maxwell Gruver hazing death case, LSU)
- $110+ million (Timothy Piazza hazing death case, Penn State)
These same results are possible for Garfield County victims.
5️⃣ No Upfront Costs—We Work on Contingency
We understand that cost should not be a barrier to justice. That’s why we take hazing cases on a contingency fee basis:
✅ $0 upfront
✅ No hourly fees
✅ We only get paid if we win your case
✅ You pay nothing if we don’t recover compensation
📍 Hazing Risks in Garfield County, Colorado
Hazing isn’t just a problem at big universities—it happens at community colleges, local clubs, and sports teams across Colorado, including near Garfield County.
🎓 Colleges & Universities Near Garfield County with Greek Life & Hazing Risks
While Colorado Mountain College (CMC) does not have traditional Greek life, many students from Garfield County attend nearby universities where hazing is a known issue:
| Institution | Location | Greek Life Presence | Hazing History |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mesa University (CMU) | Grand Junction, CO (~50 miles from Rifle) | Active fraternities & sororities | Reported hazing incidents |
| University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) | Boulder, CO (~180 miles) | Large Greek system | Multiple hazing violations, suspensions |
| Colorado State University (CSU) | Fort Collins, CO (~200 miles) | Active Greek life | Hazing-related hospitalizations |
| University of Northern Colorado (UNC) | Greeley, CO (~220 miles) | Fraternities & sororities | Hazing investigations |
| University of Denver (DU) | Denver, CO (~180 miles) | Greek organizations | Hazing-related suspensions |
Garfield County students attending these schools—or any institution with Greek life—are at risk of hazing.
⚠️ Hazing Isn’t Just Greek Life
Hazing occurs in:
- Sports teams (football, soccer, lacrosse, etc.)
- Marching bands
- ROTC programs
- Honor societies
- Student clubs
- Military academies
If your child was injured or traumatized in any of these groups near Garfield County, we can help.
🔍 What Constitutes Hazing in Colorado?
Colorado has strict anti-hazing laws (Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-9-124). Hazing includes any activity that:
✔ Endangers mental or physical health (e.g., forced exercise to exhaustion, waterboarding)
✔ Involves forced consumption of alcohol, drugs, or food (e.g., drinking until vomiting)
✔ Involves sleep deprivation, exposure to extreme weather, or confinement
✔ Involves physical brutality (e.g., paddling, beatings, branding)
✔ Involves sexual humiliation or assault
✔ Involves psychological abuse (e.g., threats, isolation, degradation)
Colorado law explicitly states: “Consent is NOT a defense.” Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the organization can still be held liable.
💔 Common Hazing Injuries We Handle for Garfield County Families
| Injury | How It Happens | Long-Term Consequences |
|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Extreme physical exertion (e.g., 500 squats) | Kidney failure, permanent damage, dialysis |
| Acute Alcohol Poisoning | Forced binge drinking | Brain damage, death |
| Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Beatings, falls, paddling | Cognitive impairment, memory loss, personality changes |
| Broken Bones | Physical abuse, falls | Chronic pain, disability |
| Burns | Branding, hot objects | Permanent scarring, disfigurement |
| Hypothermia/Hyperthermia | Exposure to extreme cold/heat | Organ damage, death |
| Sexual Assault | Forced nudity, sexual acts | PTSD, depression, trust issues |
| PTSD, Anxiety, Depression | Psychological torture | Therapy, medication, lifelong trauma |
If your child suffered any of these injuries due to hazing near Garfield County, you may have a case.
⚖️ Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Garfield County?
In hazing cases, multiple parties can be held accountable, including:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise, enforce anti-hazing policies |
| University/College | Failed to prevent hazing despite knowledge of risks |
| Chapter Officers | Leaders who directed or allowed hazing |
| Individual Members | Participants in hazing activities |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for institutional liability |
In our current $10 million case, we’re suing:
- Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters
- The local chapter
- The University of Houston (which owned the fraternity house)
- Individual fraternity members
- A former member and his spouse (who hosted hazing)
The same strategy applies to Garfield County cases.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Garfield County
🚨 Immediate Steps to Protect Your Case
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🏥 Seek Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
- Document all symptoms (e.g., muscle pain, dark urine, difficulty walking).
- Delayed treatment can hurt your case.
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📸 Preserve Evidence
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
- Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs).
- Get witness names and contact information.
- Do NOT delete anything.
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🚫 Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to control the narrative.
- Do NOT give statements without legal counsel.
- Do NOT sign anything.
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📞 Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
- Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.
- We act fast—evidence disappears, and statutes of limitations apply.
⏳ Colorado Statute of Limitations for Hazing Cases
- Personal Injury: 2 years from the date of injury
- Wrongful Death: 2 years from the date of death
Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your rights expire.
💰 What Compensation Can Garfield County Families Recover?
Hazing victims and their families may be entitled to:
| Type of Compensation | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, ER visits, rehabilitation, future treatment |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work due to injuries |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical pain, emotional trauma, humiliation |
| Mental Anguish | PTSD, anxiety, depression, therapy costs |
| Educational Damages | Tuition refunds, lost scholarships, academic disruption |
| Punitive Damages | Additional compensation to punish egregious conduct |
| Wrongful Death | Funeral expenses, loss of companionship, future earnings |
In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million for:
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages (to send a message that hazing won’t be tolerated)
🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Garfield County Hazing Case?
✅ We’re Currently Fighting a $10M Hazing Lawsuit
- We’re not just talking about hazing—we’re actively litigating a case with similar facts to yours.
- We know how to build these cases from the ground up.
✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
- We’ve worked for the other side—we know their strategies and how to counter them.
✅ Nationwide Reach, Local Service
- We travel to Garfield County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
- We offer video consultations for Colorado families.
✅ No Upfront Costs—We Work on Contingency
- $0 upfront
- No hourly fees
- We only get paid if we win
✅ Proven Track Record in Hazing Cases
- $10.1 million (Stone Foltz case)
- $6.1 million jury verdict (Maxwell Gruver case)
- $110+ million (Timothy Piazza case)
✅ We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)
- Many hazing victims and families are Spanish-speaking.
- We provide full legal services in Spanish—no language barriers.
🗣️ Hear from Our Clients
“Ralph and Lupe treated me like family. They fought for me when no one else would.” — Dame Haskett
“I was hit by an 18-wheeler and didn’t know what to do. Ralph got me the settlement I deserved.” — Mary F.
“They took my case when other lawyers said no. I got a handsome check.” — Donald Wilcox
“Ralph got my criminal case dismissed—twice. He’s the best.” — Isaac Figueroa
📞 Contact Attorney 911 Today
If your child was hazed in Garfield County or anywhere in Colorado, we can help.
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
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Free, Confidential Consultation • No Upfront Costs • We Only Get Paid If We Win
📍 Serving Garfield County, Colorado, and Beyond
We represent hazing victims from:
- Rifle, CO
- Silt, CO
- New Castle, CO
- Glenwood Springs, CO
- Carbondale, CO
- Parachute, CO
- Battlement Mesa, CO
- And all of Garfield County
We also serve students from Garfield County attending colleges across Colorado, including:
- Colorado Mountain College (CMC)
- Colorado Mesa University (CMU)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder)
- Colorado State University (CSU)
- University of Northern Colorado (UNC)
- University of Denver (DU)
🚫 Warning to Fraternities & Sororities Near Garfield County
To the chapters operating near Garfield County:
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
- Sigma Chi
- Kappa Sigma
- Phi Delta Theta
- Beta Theta Pi
- And all others
We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students near Garfield County, we will pursue every liable entity—national organization, local chapter, university, and individual members.
The Beta Nu chapter at UH? Shut down. Your chapter could be next.
📢 A Message to Garfield County Parents
You sent your child to college expecting them to be safe.
You trusted the university. You trusted the fraternity or sorority. You trusted that they would protect your child.
That trust was betrayed.
Hazing is not “tradition.” It’s not “building brotherhood.” It’s abuse, assault, and sometimes manslaughter.
We are here to hold them accountable.
Call us today. Let’s fight for your child together.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | 📧 ralph@atty911.com
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Protecting Garfield County Families from Hazing Abuse
