🚨 Hazing Lawyers for Crawford County, MI Families | Attorney 911

📍 Serving Crawford County, Michigan and Northern Michigan Hazing Victims

At Attorney 911, we are nationally recognized hazing litigation experts currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for a student hospitalized due to extreme hazing—including waterboarding, forced exercise to the point of kidney failure, and physical abuse.

While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Crawford County, Michigan and surrounding areas like Grayling, Roscommon, Kalkaska, Otsego, and Oscoda counties. If your child was hazed at North Central Michigan College, Kirtland Community College, or any school in Northern Michigan, we can help.

🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Crawford County

📰 Our Landmark $10 Million Hazing Case (2025)

In November 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for Leonel Bermudez, a student who 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 run in his own vomit
✅ Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure

The fraternity knew this was happening—and did nothing. In fact, another pledge lost consciousness just weeks before Bermudez was hospitalized.

💡 Why This Matters for Crawford County Families

• Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters nationwide, including in Michigan.
• The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client exist at fraternities near Crawford County.
• Universities in Michigan have the same duty to protect students—and the same liability when they fail.
• If your child was hazed at a Northern Michigan school, we will fight for you with the same aggression we’re using in our Houston case.

🏛️ Hazing at Michigan Colleges: The Hidden Crisis

Hazing isn’t just a problem in big universities—it happens at community colleges, trade schools, and even high schools across Michigan, including in Crawford County and Northern Michigan.

📌 Common Hazing Practices in Michigan Schools

🚨 Michigan Hazing Laws: What You Need to Know

Michigan has strong anti-hazing laws, including:

• Michigan Penal Code § 750.411t – Hazing is a misdemeanor (up to 93 days in jail) or felony (up to 5 years in prison) if it causes serious injury or death.
• Consent is NOT a defense – Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.
• Universities can be liable – If a school knew (or should have known) about hazing and failed to stop it, they can be sued for negligence.

⚠️ Warning: Many Michigan schools downplay hazing or cover it up to protect their reputation. Do not trust them to handle this fairly. You need a hazing lawyer who will fight for maximum compensation.

💰 How Much Is a Michigan Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases can result in multi-million-dollar settlements, especially when:
✅ The victim was hospitalized (like our client)
✅ The hazing was extreme (waterboarding, forced consumption, physical abuse)
✅ The university or fraternity knew about prior incidents
✅ The victim suffered long-term physical or psychological harm

📊 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts (Nationwide)

💡 What This Means for Crawford County Families

• If your child was hazed in Michigan, you could be entitled to $1 million+ in compensation.
• Universities and fraternities have deep pockets and insurance policies—they will pay to avoid bad publicity.
• The more extreme the hazing, the higher the settlement. (Waterboarding, forced consumption, and physical abuse dramatically increase case value.)

⚖️ Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Michigan?

When your child is hazed, multiple parties can be held liable, including:

💡 In our $10 million case, we’re suing:
✔ Pi Kappa Phi National
✔ The UH chapter
✔ The fraternity housing corporation
✔ The University of Houston
✔ Individual fraternity members

We will pursue the same strategy for Crawford County families.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Crawford County, MI

🚨 Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can be life-threatening—symptoms include:
  • Severe muscle pain
  • Dark brown urine (sign of kidney damage)
  • Weakness or inability to move
• Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) is just as serious as physical injuries.

📱 Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

Do NOT delete anything. Save:
✅ Text messages, GroupMe/Snapchat messages, emails about hazing
✅ Photos/videos of injuries or hazing activities
✅ Medical records (hospital bills, doctor’s notes, therapy records)
✅ Witness names and contact info (other pledges, bystanders)
✅ Fraternity/sorority documents (pledge manuals, schedules, rules)

⚠️ Warning: Fraternities and universities will try to destroy evidence. Do not talk to them without a lawyer.

🚫 Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, University, or Insurance Companies

• They will try to get you to sign away your rights.
• They will twist your words to make it seem like your child “consented.”
• They will offer a lowball settlement to make the case go away.

✅ Instead, call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911.

👨⚖️ Step 4: Contact a Hazing Lawyer ASAP

Michigan has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue.

At Attorney 911, we:
✔ Offer free, confidential consultations for Crawford County families
✔ Work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win
✔ Travel to Michigan for depositions, meetings, and trials
✔ Have experience taking on national fraternities and universities

📞 Call us now: 1-888-ATTY-911

🏆 Why Crawford County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing case (Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi).
• We know exactly how to build these cases—from evidence preservation to trial strategy.
• We’ve already shut down the UH chapter—we can do the same for fraternities near Crawford County.

2️⃣ We Have Insider Knowledge (Former Insurance Defense Attorneys)

• Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
• We know how they try to deny claims—and we know how to beat them at their own game.
• We’ve won millions for victims against big institutions.

3️⃣ We’ll Travel to Crawford County for Your Case

• We have offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we serve clients nationwide.
• We’ll come to Michigan for depositions, client meetings, and trials.
• We offer video consultations for Crawford County families who can’t travel.

4️⃣ We Work on Contingency—$0 Upfront

• You pay nothing unless we win.
• We cover all case expenses (medical records, experts, court fees).
• Our fee comes from the settlement—you keep the rest.

5️⃣ We’ve Won Millions for Victims Like You

• $10+ million in settlements for personal injury victims.
• BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience).
• Former federal prosecutors—we know how to build strong cases.

📞 What to Do Next: Free Consultation for Crawford County Families

If your child was hazed at North Central Michigan College, Kirtland Community College, or any school in Northern Michigan, you have legal rights.

🚨 Call us now for a free, confidential case review:

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

💡 What Happens When You Call?

1. We listen to your story (no obligation).
2. We evaluate your case—is it strong enough to sue?
3. We explain your legal options—settlement vs. trial.
4. We fight for maximum compensation—medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages.

⚠️ Don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. The clock is ticking.

🏆 Our Promise to Crawford County Families

We treat every hazing victim like family. We know what you’re going through—shock, anger, betrayal. We will:
✔ Hold the fraternity, university, and individuals accountable.
✔ Fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
✔ Protect your child from retaliation.
✔ Make sure this never happens to another student.

You are not alone. We are here to fight for you.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 Now. Justice Starts Today.