Hazing Victim Legal Support in Aroostook County, Maine

You Are Not Alone: Justice for Hazing Victims in Aroostook County

If you or someone you love has been a victim of hazing in Aroostook County, Maine, you have legal rights—and powerful allies in this fight. At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against a national fraternity and a major university for hazing that led to kidney failure and hospitalization. The same fraternities, sororities, and organizations operate in Aroostook County, and we are prepared to fight for victims here with the same relentless advocacy.

This is not just a legal case—it’s a movement to end hazing culture in Aroostook County and across America.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Aroostook County: What Families Need to Know

Hazing is not “tradition.” It is not “team bonding.” It is abuse, assault, and sometimes torture—and it happens right here in Aroostook County.

Hazing Happens in Aroostook County—And It’s More Common Than You Think

National fraternities like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE), Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike), Beta Theta Pi, and others have active chapters at universities near Aroostook County, including:

• University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI)
• Northern Maine Community College (NMCC)
• Nearby institutions like Husson University, University of Maine at Orono, and more

These same organizations have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries nationwide. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Aroostook County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

What Hazing Looks Like in Aroostook County

Hazing in Aroostook County takes many forms, including:
✅ Physical Abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion (500 squats, 100 pushups), bear crawls, “suicides” (running drills)
✅ Forced Consumption – Binge drinking, forced eating until vomiting, consuming non-food substances
✅ Psychological Torture – Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation, threats of expulsion
✅ Sexual Abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
✅ Dangerous “Traditions” – Blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure, physical endurance tests

This is not harmless fun. This is assault—and it can lead to hospitalization, permanent injury, or death.

💔 The Devastating Consequences of Hazing in Aroostook County

Medical Emergencies from Hazing

Our client in Houston was hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure after being forced to do 500 squats, 100 pushups, and other extreme exercises while being waterboarded with a garden hose.

Other serious injuries from hazing include:

• Alcohol poisoning (leading cause of hazing deaths)
• Traumatic brain injury (from beatings or falls)
• Broken bones, internal bleeding, and organ damage
• Hypothermia or heatstroke (from extreme weather exposure)
• PTSD, anxiety, and depression (long-term psychological harm)

Hazing Can Be Deadly—Even in Aroostook County

Since 2000, there has been at least one hazing death every year in the U.S. Victims include:

• Max Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta) – Died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495—6x the legal limit)
• Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi) – Fell down stairs after forced drinking, died from brain injury
• Andrew Coffey (FSU, Pi Kappa Phi) – Forced to drink an entire bottle of bourbon, died from alcohol poisoning
• Stone Foltz (BGSU, Pi Kappa Alpha) – Forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol, died from alcohol poisoning

These same fraternities operate in Aroostook County. The same risks exist here.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Hazing Victim in Aroostook County

Maine’s Anti-Hazing Laws Protect You

Maine has strict anti-hazing laws that make hazing a crime. Under Maine Revised Statutes § 20-A §6553, hazing is defined as:

“Any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of their willingness to participate.”

This means:
✅ Consent is NOT a defense – Even if a victim “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal.
✅ Universities and organizations can be held liable – If they knew or should have known about hazing and failed to stop it.
✅ Individuals can be sued personally – Fraternity officers, members, and even alumni who participated or enabled hazing.

Who Can Be Held Liable in Aroostook County Hazing Cases?

We sue everyone responsible—because hazing is never just one person’s fault.

💰 Proven Results: Multi-Million Dollar Settlements for Hazing Victims

Hazing cases win big when victims stand up for justice. Here’s what other families have recovered:

Our $10 million demand in the current Houston case is in line with these precedents—and Aroostook County victims deserve the same justice.

🔍 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Aroostook County

Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the ER—even if injuries seem minor. Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) take time to appear.
• Document everything—take photos of injuries, save medical records, and keep receipts.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

✅ Texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs – Screenshots of all communications about hazing.
✅ Photos/Videos – Any images or recordings from pledge events.
✅ Witness Information – Names and contact info of other pledges or bystanders.
✅ Fraternity/Sorority Documents – Pledge manuals, schedules, rules.
✅ Social Media – Posts about hazing (even if deleted, we can recover them).

⚠️ DO NOT:

• Delete any messages or posts.
• Confront the fraternity/sorority without legal counsel.
• Sign anything from the organization or university.
• Talk to insurance companies or administrators alone.

Step 3: Contact an Experienced Hazing Lawyer in Aroostook County

Time is critical. Maine has a 6-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases, but evidence disappears quickly. The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

Call Attorney 911 now for a free, confidential consultation:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.

🏛️ Why Aroostook County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for a student hospitalized with kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles. We know how to win these cases—and we will fight just as hard for Aroostook County victims.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook

Both of our attorneys worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know how they minimize claims, delay payments, and deny responsibility. We use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation.

3. Nationwide Reach—We Serve Aroostook County from Houston, Austin & Beaumont

While we are based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Aroostook County. We have:
✅ Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission)
✅ Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York)
✅ Willingness to travel to Aroostook County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
✅ Remote consultation options for Aroostook County families

Distance is not a barrier to justice.

4. We Speak Spanish—Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims in Aroostook County are from Spanish-speaking families. We provide bilingual legal services—no language barriers, no miscommunication.

5. We Care About Your Child—Not Just the Money

We see your child as a person, not a paycheck. We fight hard because we truly care about stopping hazing culture. Our client in Houston was fearful of retribution for speaking out—we protect our clients and their families.

📢 A Message to Aroostook County Fraternities & Universities: We Are Coming for You

To the fraternities operating near Aroostook County:
We know who you are. We know your corporate structures. We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements. If your chapters harm students in Aroostook County, we will pursue every liable entity.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi—if your chapter operates in Aroostook County, know that Attorney 911 represents victims across America.

To the universities in Aroostook County:
The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campuses. Act now or face the same accountability.

The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? SHUT DOWN. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. Our client’s $10 million lawsuit is ongoing.

That’s what happens when you haze in Aroostook County.

🎯 How We Win for Aroostook County Hazing Victims

1. Immediate Evidence Preservation

• Send preservation letters to fraternities, universities, and individuals
• Subpoena social media companies to recover deleted messages
• Secure witness statements before memories fade

2. Aggressive Discovery

• Depose fraternity officers, members, and university administrators
• Obtain internal communications proving they knew about hazing
• Uncover prior incidents at the same chapter
• Subpoena insurance policies to ensure full compensation

3. Medical & Expert Testimony

• Work with nephrologists, psychologists, and hazing experts
• Document long-term health consequences (kidney damage, PTSD, etc.)
• Calculate future medical costs (dialysis, therapy, etc.)

4. Multi-Defendant Strategy

• Sue the local chapter, national organization, university, and individuals
• Pierce the corporate veil to hold individuals personally liable
• Pursue punitive damages for egregious conduct

5. Media & Public Pressure

• Expose the truth through local and national media
• Pressure universities to take real action against hazing
• Support legislative reform to strengthen anti-hazing laws

📞 Aroostook County Families: Call Now for Justice

If your child was hazed in Aroostook County, you have legal rights. We are here to fight for you.

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

Free, confidential consultation. No upfront costs. We only get paid if we win.

💬 What Aroostook County Families Are Saying About Attorney 911

“They treated us like family. When our son was hazed, we felt powerless—but Attorney 911 fought for us every step of the way.” – Parent of a hazing victim

“I was afraid to speak up, but my lawyer protected me. They got me the compensation I needed to recover.” – Hazing survivor

“The fraternity tried to silence us, but Attorney 911 wouldn’t back down. They got us justice.” – Family of a wrongful death victim

🚀 Take Action Now: Aroostook County Deserves Justice

Hazing destroys lives. It hospitalizes students. It kills. But it doesn’t have to continue.

If you or someone you love was hazed in Aroostook County, stand up and fight back. We will stand with you.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Justice starts with one call.