Hazing Lawyers in Baltimore County: Justice for Victims of Greek Life Abuse

🚨 Hazing Isn’t Tradition — It’s Torture. And It’s Happening in Baltimore County.

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or other student organization in Baltimore County, Maryland, you’re not alone. The same national fraternities and sororities that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries operate right here in our community.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for a student who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This isn’t just happening in Texas — it’s happening in Baltimore County too.

🔥 Baltimore County Parents: Your Child Could Be Next

The same fraternities with chapters near Towson University, Goucher College, Stevenson University, and other Baltimore County institutions have a documented history of hazing. If your child was injured, humiliated, or traumatized as part of a “pledge process,” you have legal rights — and we can help.

🏛️ The Hazing Crisis in Baltimore County

📍 Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines

Hazing is a national epidemic, and Baltimore County is not immune. The same fraternities and sororities that have faced lawsuits and criminal charges across the country operate right here in our community.

Universities and colleges near Baltimore County with Greek life include:

• Towson University (Towson, MD)
• Goucher College (Towson, MD)
• Stevenson University (Owings Mills, MD)
• Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, MD)
• Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD)

These institutions have a duty to protect your child — but too often, they fail.

📰 Recent Hazing Cases That Should Alarm Baltimore County Families

These aren’t isolated incidents — they’re part of a pattern. And if it can happen at these universities, it can happen in Baltimore County.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Baltimore County Hazing Victim

📜 Maryland Hazing Laws: What Baltimore County Victims Need to Know

Maryland has strong anti-hazing laws designed to protect students. Under Maryland Education Code § 7-424, hazing is defined as:

“Any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a student organization.”

This includes:

• Physical abuse (beatings, paddling, forced exercise)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
• Psychological abuse (humiliation, sleep deprivation, threats)
• Sexual abuse (forced nudity, sexual acts)
• Dangerous activities (waterboarding, extreme weather exposure)

🚫 Consent Is NOT a Defense in Maryland

Even if your child “agreed” to participate in hazing activities, Maryland law explicitly states that consent is not a defense. The law recognizes that students often participate in hazing out of fear, peer pressure, or a desire to belong — not true consent.

💰 Who Can Be Held Liable in Baltimore County Hazing Cases?

If your child was hazed in Baltimore County, multiple parties may be responsible, including:

1. The local fraternity/sorority chapter (directly organized the hazing)
2. The national fraternity/sorority organization (failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture)
3. The university/college (failed to protect students; owned/controlled property where hazing occurred)
4. Individual members (participated in or facilitated hazing)
5. Alumni or former members (allowed hazing at their homes)
6. Insurance companies (fraternities and universities carry liability insurance)

At Attorney 911, we sue EVERYONE responsible — not just the students involved.

💔 Common Hazing Injuries in Baltimore County

Hazing isn’t just “harmless fun” — it can cause serious, life-altering injuries, including:

If your child suffered any of these injuries due to hazing in Baltimore County, you have a case.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Baltimore County

✅ Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get a medical evaluation.
• Rhabdomyolysis and alcohol poisoning can be fatal if untreated.
• Medical records are critical evidence for your case.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all communications (texts, emails, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs)
• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence
• Get witness contact information (other pledges, bystanders)
• Do NOT delete anything — even if it seems embarrassing or incriminating

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Alone

• They will try to control the narrative and minimize their liability.
• Anything you say can be used against you in court.
• Let us handle all communications — we know how to protect your rights.

✅ Step 4: Contact a Baltimore County Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• Maryland has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
• Evidence disappears fast — witnesses forget, messages get deleted.
• The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.

✅ Step 5: Report the Hazing to Authorities (Optional but Recommended)

• File a police report (hazing is a crime in Maryland).
• Report to the university’s Title IX office (if sexual assault was involved).
• Report to the national fraternity/sorority organization.

💰 How Much Is a Baltimore County Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases can result in substantial compensation, including:

• Medical expenses (past, present, and future)
• Lost wages (if your child missed work or internships)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (to punish the organization for egregious conduct)
• Wrongful death damages (if hazing resulted in death)

📊 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts

Baltimore County families deserve the same justice. If your child was hazed, we will fight for maximum compensation.

🏆 Why Baltimore County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We’re Currently Fighting a $10M Hazing Case — Right Now

• We represent Leonel Bermudez, who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure at Pi Kappa Phi.
• We know how to win these cases — and we’ll bring the same fight to Baltimore County.

2️⃣ We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook

• Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides to represent victims.
• We know how they try to minimize claims — and we know how to beat them.

3️⃣ We Have Federal Court Authority — We Can Sue Anywhere

• We’re admitted to U.S. District Court (Southern District of Texas).
• We can represent Baltimore County victims no matter where the hazing occurred.

4️⃣ We’ll Travel to Baltimore County for Your Case

• Distance is not a barrier. We’ll come to Baltimore County for:
  • Depositions
  • Court hearings
  • Client meetings
  • Trials

5️⃣ We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront for Baltimore County Families

• You pay NOTHING unless we win your case.
• No hourly fees, no retainers, no hidden costs.
• We only get paid if you get paid.

6️⃣ We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español

• Many hazing victims and families in Baltimore County are Spanish-speaking.
• We provide bilingual legal services — no language barriers to justice.

📞 Baltimore County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now

If your child was hazed in Baltimore County, you need a lawyer who will fight for you — not the fraternity, not the university, not the insurance company.

🚨 Free, Confidential Consultation

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We serve Baltimore County and all of Maryland — and we’re ready to fight for you.

🔥 To Baltimore County Fraternities & Sororities: We’re Watching You

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates in Baltimore County, know this:

• We are tracking your organization.
• We know your corporate structure.
• We know your insurance policies.
• We know your history of hazing.

If you haze students in Baltimore County, we will find out. And we will sue you for everything you’ve got.

The UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter that hospitalized our client? They’re now SHUT DOWN. Your chapter could be next.

🏛️ To Baltimore County Universities: You Have a Duty to Protect Students

Towson University, Goucher College, Stevenson University, Loyola University Maryland, Morgan State University — if your institution hosts Greek life, you have a legal and moral duty to protect your students.

• You own the fraternity and sorority houses — you’re responsible for what happens there.
• You have the power to suspend or expel dangerous organizations — but too often, you don’t.
• You knew hazing was happening — and you did nothing.

We will hold you accountable.

💬 What Baltimore County Families Are Saying About Attorney 911

“They treated me like family. They fought for me when no one else would.” — Dame Haskett

“I was in a bad accident, and they got me a settlement I never thought possible.” — Chavodrian Miles

“They don’t just talk about fighting for you — they actually do it.” — MOSTHATED MILYYY’

“I called them after a car accident, and they handled everything. I didn’t have to worry about a thing.” — Devin Hebert

Baltimore County families: We’ll fight just as hard for you.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Baltimore County Hazing Cases

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