Hazing Victims in Elliott County, Kentucky: Your Legal Rights and How to Fight Back

Elliott County families: If your child has been hazed at a college or university—whether at Morehead State University, nearby institutions like the University of Kentucky or Eastern Kentucky University, or even out-of-state schools—you are not alone. Hazing is not “tradition.” It’s not “harmless fun.” It’s abuse, and it’s illegal. Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now—and we’re ready to fight for Elliott County victims too.

🚨 This Is Happening in Kentucky Too—And Elliott County Families Need to Know

Hazing isn’t just a problem in big cities or faraway states. It happens right here in Kentucky. Fraternities and sororities with chapters at Morehead State University, the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, and other schools across the state have the same dangerous cultures that led to:

• A $10 million lawsuit we’re currently litigating against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure
• Multiple hazing deaths nationwide—including at Penn State, LSU, and Bowling Green State University
• Students left with permanent physical and psychological damage from forced drinking, extreme physical abuse, and psychological torture

If your child was hazed in Elliott County, at Morehead State, or anywhere else in Kentucky, we can help.

🔍 What Counts as Hazing in Kentucky?

Kentucky law defines hazing as any intentional act that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission, or affiliation with a group. This includes:

✅ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion, branding, burning
✅ Forced consumption – Alcohol, drugs, food, or non-food substances (like peppercorns) until vomiting
✅ Sleep deprivation – Late-night activities, early-morning tasks, disrupted sleep
✅ Psychological abuse – Humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse, threats
✅ Waterboarding or simulated drowning – A form of torture
✅ Sexual humiliation or assault – Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, sexual acts
✅ Extreme weather exposure – Forced to strip in cold weather, left outside in heat

Kentucky law is clear: Hazing is a crime. And even if your child “consented,” that doesn’t matter. Kentucky’s anti-hazing statute (KRS 164.360) explicitly states that consent is not a defense.

💔 What Hazing Does to Victims (And Why Elliott County Families Need Justice)

Hazing doesn’t just leave bruises—it leaves lasting scars.

Physical Injuries:

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure) – from extreme physical exertion
• Alcohol poisoning – from forced drinking
• Traumatic brain injuries – from beatings or falls
• Broken bones, burns, or internal injuries – from physical abuse
• Hypothermia or heat stroke – from exposure to extreme weather

Psychological Trauma:

• PTSD – from waterboarding, physical abuse, or sexual humiliation
• Anxiety and depression – from ongoing fear of retaliation
• Suicidal ideation – from shame, guilt, and isolation
• Trust issues – from betrayal by peers and institutions

Your child may be afraid to speak up. Many hazing victims stay silent because they fear:

• Retaliation from fraternity/sorority members
• Social ostracism on campus
• Being labeled a “snitch”
• Losing their place in the organization

But staying silent only protects the abusers. And if your child doesn’t act now, they may lose their legal rights forever.

⚖️ Who Is Liable? (And Who We Can Sue for Elliott County Victims)

When hazing happens, multiple parties are responsible—and we can hold them all accountable.

1. The Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter

• Directly organized and conducted the hazing
• Chapter officers (President, Pledgemaster, etc.) – Directed activities
• Individual members – Participated in or failed to stop hazing

2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• Failed to supervise local chapters
• Knew about hazing risks (many have prior incidents)
• Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies
• Have deep pockets – Insurance policies and assets

3. The University (Morehead State, UK, EKU, etc.)

• Failed to protect students despite knowing hazing happens
• Owns or controls fraternity/sorority houses (premises liability)
• Failed to investigate or discipline known hazing incidents
• Has substantial insurance and endowments

4. Individual Perpetrators

• Members who directly participated in hazing
• Former members who hosted hazing at their homes
• Spouses/roommates who allowed hazing on their property

We don’t just sue broke college students. We go after the institutions with money—universities, national organizations, and insurance companies.

💰 How Much Is a Hazing Case Worth for Elliott County Victims?

Hazing cases can result in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have recovered:

Our current case: We’re suing Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for $10 million after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure.

Elliott County families: Your child’s case could be worth millions—especially if:
✔ The hazing caused serious physical injuries (hospitalization, surgery, permanent damage)
✔ The university knew about prior hazing incidents and did nothing
✔ The national organization has a history of hazing at other chapters
✔ The hazing involved torture, sexual abuse, or extreme physical abuse

📅 Why Elliott County Families Must Act NOW

1. Kentucky’s Statute of Limitations: 1 Year for Personal Injury

Kentucky law gives hazing victims only 1 year from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. After that, you lose your right to sue forever.

Don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Universities and fraternities destroy records.

2. Evidence Disappears Fast

• Texts, social media posts, and GroupMe chats get deleted
• Security camera footage gets recorded over
• Witnesses forget details or get pressured to stay silent
• Fraternities/sororities destroy incriminating documents

The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can preserve evidence.

3. Criminal Charges May Be Filed

Hazing is a crime in Kentucky (KRS 164.360). If your child was seriously injured, criminal charges could be filed against the perpetrators.

We work with prosecutors to ensure justice is served.

🛡️ What Elliott County Families Should Do RIGHT NOW

Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the ER or urgent care—even if injuries seem minor
• Document everything (photos of injuries, medical records)
• Get a full physical and mental health evaluation

Why? Delaying treatment hurts your case. Insurance companies will argue: “If they were really hurt, they would have gone to the doctor right away.”

Step 2: Preserve ALL Evidence

✅ Save every text, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DM, or email about hazing
✅ Take screenshots of social media posts (before they get deleted)
✅ Photograph injuries at every stage of healing
✅ Write down names of witnesses, participants, and bystanders
✅ Save any physical evidence (clothing, paddles, alcohol bottles, etc.)

DO NOT:
❌ Delete anything (even if it’s embarrassing)
❌ Talk to the fraternity/sorority or university alone (they will try to control the narrative)
❌ Sign anything from the organization or insurance company
❌ Post about the incident on social media

Step 3: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

We offer FREE, confidential consultations—and we never charge upfront fees.

📞 Call now: 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com

We work on contingency—meaning you pay NOTHING unless we win your case.

🎯 Why Elliott County Families Should Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to win these cases.

2. We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

We know how insurance companies think. We’ve seen their playbook from the inside—and now we use that knowledge to maximize compensation for victims.

3. We Have Federal Court Authority

We can pursue cases anywhere in the U.S.—including Kentucky—through federal court.

4. We’re Willing to Go to Trial

Many law firms settle cheaply to avoid court. We don’t. We’re trial attorneys who fight for the maximum compensation—even if it means taking your case to a jury.

5. We Offer Remote Consultations for Elliott County Families

You don’t have to come to Texas. We can:

• Meet via video call (Zoom, FaceTime, etc.)
• Travel to Kentucky for depositions and meetings
• Handle everything remotely while keeping you informed

6. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

Many hazing victims are from Spanish-speaking families. We provide bilingual support so language is never a barrier to justice.

7. We Care About Elliott County Families

We’re not just lawyers—we’re parents, coaches, and community members. We see your child as a person, not a paycheck. And we will fight for you like family.

📢 What We’re Saying to Fraternities Near Elliott County

To fraternities and sororities operating at Morehead State, UK, EKU, and other Kentucky schools:

We are watching.

The same legal strategies that won $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

If you haze students in Kentucky, we will find every liable entity.

• Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi—if your chapter operates in Kentucky, know that Attorney 911 represents victims across America.
• Universities in Kentucky—The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now, or face the same accountability.
• Greek life leadership at Kentucky schools—The Bermudez case is a warning. Clean up your chapters before we clean them out in court.

🏆 Our Promise to Elliott County Families

1. We will listen—without judgment.
2. We will investigate—thoroughly and aggressively.
3. We will fight—for maximum compensation.
4. We will protect your child—from retaliation and intimidation.
5. We will hold every responsible party accountable—fraternities, universities, and individuals.

You don’t have to face this alone. Call us now.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Justice starts with a call. Let’s fight back together.