🛡️ Attorney 911: Jackson County’s Trusted Hazing Litigation Experts
Serving Jackson County, Indiana and Beyond with Justice, Compassion, and Unmatched Legal Firepower
🚨 Hazing in Jackson County: The Crisis Hits Home
Jackson County is known for its tight-knit communities, proud traditions, and strong family values. Our children grow up here, attend our schools, and many choose to pursue higher education at nearby institutions like Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University, Ball State University, Indiana State University, and Ivy Tech Community College.
But behind the Greek letters and campus spirit lies a dangerous secret: hazing. The same fraternities and organizations that operate in major universities across America have chapters right here in our region. And the same torture, abuse, and life-threatening rituals that hospitalized our client in Houston are happening to Jackson County students.
If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization near Jackson County, we can help.
🏢 Who We Are: Jackson County’s Hazing Litigation Specialists
Attorney 911 — Legal Emergency Lawyers™
We are a Texas-based personal injury and criminal defense law firm with offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. But our reach extends nationwide — including Jackson County, Indiana.
Why Jackson County families choose us for hazing cases:
| Advantage | Why It Matters for Jackson County |
|---|---|
| 25+ Years Courtroom Experience | Battle-tested in state and federal courts — ready for Jackson County cases |
| Former Insurance Defense Attorneys | We know how insurance companies think — we use that knowledge against them for Jackson County victims |
| Federal Court Authority | Can pursue Jackson County cases in federal jurisdiction when needed |
| Dual-State Bar Admission | Licensed in Texas AND New York — strategic advantage against national fraternities |
| Se Habla Español | Bilingual staff serving Jackson County’s Spanish-speaking families |
| Nationwide Hazing Expertise | Currently litigating $10M UH hazing case — same strategies for Jackson County |
| Contingency Fee Representation | $0 upfront — we don’t get paid unless you win |
| Willing to Travel | We come to Jackson County for depositions, trials, and client meetings |
🔥 The Case That Proves We Know How to Win: Our $10 Million Fight Against Pi Kappa Phi
This happened in Houston. It could happen in Jackson County.
Leonel Bermudez accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Houston. What followed was weeks of systematic torture:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls, 100-yard crawls
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, peppercorns until vomiting
- Another pledge collapsed unconscious on October 15 — they kept going
On November 3, 2025, Bermudez was punished for missing an event. He was forced to exercise until he couldn’t stand without help. He crawled up the stairs when he got home. The next day, he couldn’t move. His mother rushed him to the hospital with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. He spent 4 days fighting for his life.
On November 21, 2025, we filed a $10 MILLION lawsuit against:
- Pi Kappa Phi National
- The local chapter
- The housing corporation
- University of Houston (they owned the fraternity house)
- Individual members and officers
This is the same fight we’ll bring to Jackson County.
💰 Multi-Million Dollar Proof: Hazing Cases Win Big
These verdicts and settlements show what’s possible for Jackson County families:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1 Million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1 Million |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110+ Million |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential (7-figure) |
| Tucker Hipps | Clemson | Sigma Phi Epsilon | Settlement | $500,000+ |
Jackson County families: These same results are possible for you.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Jackson County Hazing Victim
Indiana Law Protects You
Indiana has strong anti-hazing laws that apply to Jackson County students:
Indiana Code § 35-42-2-2 defines hazing as:
“Forcing or requiring another person to perform an act that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury for the purpose of initiation into any student organization.”
Penalties:
- Class A Misdemeanor — up to 1 year in jail, $5,000 fine
- Level 6 Felony if hazing causes serious bodily injury — up to 2.5 years in prison
Civil Liability:
- You can sue for medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and punitive damages
- Consent is NOT a defense — even if you “agreed” to participate, they’re still liable
- Organizations can be held responsible for the actions of their members
🎯 Who Is Liable for Jackson County Hazing?
We sue EVERYONE responsible:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| University/College | Failed to protect students; negligent oversight |
| Housing Corporation | Owned property where hazing occurred |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing |
| Former Members | Hosted hazing at their homes |
| Alumni | Enabled hazing culture |
In our Pi Kappa Phi case, we’re suing 10+ defendants. We’ll do the same for Jackson County victims.
📋 What Jackson County Families Should Do Immediately
Evidence Preservation Protocol:
- Seek medical attention — document all injuries
- Preserve all evidence — texts, photos, videos, social media
- Do NOT talk to the organization — they’ll try to control the narrative
- Do NOT post on social media — anything you post can be used against you
- Contact an attorney — free consultations available
- Report to authorities — consider filing police report
⚠️ CRITICAL: Indiana has a 2-year statute of limitations. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
🏛️ Fraternities Operating Near Jackson County
These organizations have the same hazing culture we’re fighting:
| Fraternity | Universities Near Jackson County |
|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University |
| Pi Kappa Alpha | Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University |
| Beta Theta Pi | Indiana University Bloomington |
| Phi Delta Theta | Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University |
| Sigma Chi | Indiana University Bloomington |
| Kappa Sigma | Indiana University Bloomington |
| Delta Chi | Indiana University Bloomington |
| Sigma Nu | Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University |
These are the same Greek letters that have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide. If your child is pledging near Jackson County, they face the same risks.
🎓 Universities Near Jackson County with Greek Life
| University | Location | Distance from Jackson County |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | ~45 miles |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | ~120 miles |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | ~150 miles |
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN | ~100 miles |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Multiple campuses | Local |
These institutions have the same duty to protect students that University of Houston failed to uphold. We will hold them accountable for Jackson County victims.
💔 Types of Hazing Jackson County Families Should Watch For
This isn’t “tradition.” It’s abuse.
| Category | Examples | Medical Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Abuse | Beatings, paddling, branding, burning | Broken bones, internal injuries, death |
| Forced Consumption | Alcohol, food, non-food substances | Alcohol poisoning, choking, organ damage |
| Extreme Exercise | 100+ pushups, 500+ squats, bear crawls | Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, cardiac arrest |
| Waterboarding | Simulated drowning with water | Asphyxiation, PTSD, death |
| Exposure | Cold weather, heat, confined spaces | Hypothermia, heat stroke, suffocation |
| Sleep Deprivation | Late-night activities, early morning demands | Exhaustion, accidents, mental health crisis |
| Psychological Torture | Humiliation, degradation, threats | PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicide |
| Sexual Abuse | Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects | Sexual assault, psychological trauma |
If your child experienced any of these in Jackson County, call us immediately.
🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing
These injuries are happening to Jackson County students:
| Injury | Description | Treatment | Long-Term Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Muscle breakdown releasing toxins | Hospitalization, IV fluids, dialysis | Chronic kidney disease, transplant |
| Acute Kidney Failure | Kidneys unable to filter waste | Hospitalization, dialysis | Permanent kidney damage |
| Alcohol Poisoning | Overdose of alcohol | Emergency room, IV fluids | Brain damage, death |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | From falls or beatings | Surgery, rehabilitation | Permanent cognitive impairment |
| Broken Bones | From physical abuse | Casting, surgery | Chronic pain, disability |
| Internal Bleeding | From blunt force trauma | Surgery, hospitalization | Organ damage, death |
| Hypothermia | From cold exposure | Emergency treatment | Frostbite, amputation |
| Heat Stroke | From extreme exercise | Emergency cooling, IV fluids | Organ failure, death |
| PTSD | From psychological trauma | Therapy, medication | Lifelong anxiety, depression |
| Suicidal Ideation | From extreme stress | Crisis intervention, therapy | Suicide risk |
These are not minor injuries. These are life-altering — or life-ending — consequences.
📞 Jackson County Families: Call Us Now
Free Consultation — 24/7 Availability
If your child was hazed near Jackson County, we can help. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9111)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com
We work on contingency — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.
🏆 Why Jackson County Families Choose Attorney 911
We don’t just talk about hazing. We’re fighting it RIGHT NOW.
- We’re currently litigating a $10 MILLION hazing lawsuit — the same aggressive representation available to Jackson County families
- We have former insurance defense attorneys — we know how the other side thinks
- We travel to Jackson County — for depositions, trials, and client meetings
- We offer remote consultations — Jackson County families can meet with us by video
- We speak Spanish — serving Jackson County’s Hispanic community
- We have federal court authority — can pursue Jackson County cases in federal jurisdiction
- We have a proven track record — millions recovered for injury victims
- We care — we see your child as a person, not a paycheck
📢 To Fraternities Operating Near Jackson County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Delta Chi, Sigma Nu —
If your chapter operates near Jackson County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America. We track your house corporations, your alumni chapters, and your documented history of hazing deaths.
The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? SHUT DOWN after our lawsuit. Your chapter could be next.
🏛️ To Universities Near Jackson County:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.
Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University, Ball State University, Indiana State University, Ivy Tech Community College —
You have a duty to protect your students. When you fail, you face the same liability as UH. We will hold you accountable.
Act now or face the same accountability.
🔍 What to Expect When You Call Us
- Free, confidential consultation — we listen to your story
- Case evaluation — we determine if you have a viable claim
- Evidence review — we help preserve critical evidence
- Legal strategy — we explain your options
- Aggressive representation — we fight for maximum compensation
- Regular updates — we keep you informed every step of the way
We handle everything so you can focus on your child’s recovery.
📚 Frequently Asked Questions for Jackson County Families
Q: My child was hazed but isn’t sure if it’s “bad enough” to report.
A: If it felt wrong, it was wrong. Hazing doesn’t have to be extreme to be illegal or harmful. Many victims don’t realize the full impact until later. Let us evaluate your case — there’s no obligation.
Q: My child consented to participate. Can we still sue?
A: YES. Indiana law says consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the organization is still liable for any harm caused.
Q: The fraternity says it was just “tradition.” Is that a defense?
A: NO. “Tradition” does not justify illegal activity. Assault is assault, regardless of tradition. Juries don’t accept “tradition” as an excuse for abuse.
Q: We’re in Jackson County. How can a Texas law firm help us?
A: We serve clients nationwide. We have federal court authority, dual-state bar admission, and we travel to Jackson County for your case. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
Q: How much will this cost us?
A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — we only get paid if you win. Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict, not from your pocket.
Q: How long do we have to take action?
A: 2 years from the date of injury in Indiana. But don’t wait — evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your rights expire. Call us immediately.
Q: Will this affect my child’s academic standing?
A: We protect our clients. Many universities have policies against retaliation. We’ll ensure your child’s rights are protected throughout the process.
Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus?
A: It doesn’t matter. Indiana’s hazing law applies on or off campus. If the hazing was connected to the organization, they’re liable.
Q: Can we sue the national fraternity?
A: YES. National organizations are often the deepest pockets. They have millions in assets and insurance. We pursue them aggressively.
Q: What if my child was hazed at a different university?
A: We can still help. We represent hazing victims nationwide, regardless of where the incident occurred. If it happened to your child, we’ll fight for you.
🎯 Our Promise to Jackson County Families
We will:
✅ Listen to your story with compassion and respect
✅ Investigate thoroughly to uncover all liable parties
✅ Preserve all evidence before it disappears
✅ Fight aggressively for maximum compensation
✅ Protect your child from retaliation
✅ Communicate clearly and regularly
✅ Travel to Jackson County for your case
✅ Win — we have the experience and track record to get results
🚀 Take Action Now — Before It’s Too Late
Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your legal rights.
Fraternities, universities, and insurance companies count on victims staying silent. Don’t let them win.
📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now
📧 Email ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit attorney911.com
Jackson County families: We’re ready to fight for you.
