🛡️ Pierce County Hazing Victims: Your Legal Rights & How to Fight Back

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or student organization in Pierce County, Nebraska — you are not alone. We are fighting this battle right now in Texas, and we will bring the same aggressive representation to Pierce County families.

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🚨 What Is Hazing? The Reality in Pierce County

Hazing is not “tradition.” It’s not “building brotherhood.” It’s not “boys being boys.”

In Pierce County and across Nebraska, hazing includes:

• Physical abuse: Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion (like the 500 squats that hospitalized our Texas client)
• Forced consumption: Alcohol (binge drinking), food (eating until vomiting), non-food substances
• Sleep deprivation: Late-night activities, early-morning demands, disrupted sleep patterns
• Psychological torture: Humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse, threats of expulsion
• Sexual abuse: Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
• Waterboarding and drowning: Simulated drowning with hoses or other methods (this happened to our client in Texas)
• Exposure: Forced to endure extreme cold or heat without proper clothing
• Servitude: Forced to clean, drive members, run errands

The consequences in Pierce County can be severe:

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure)
• Alcohol poisoning (potentially fatal)
• Traumatic brain injury from beatings or falls
• Hypothermia or heat stroke from exposure
• Cardiac arrest from extreme physical exertion
• PTSD, anxiety, depression lasting for years
• Death

This is happening at colleges and universities near Pierce County. The same national fraternities with dangerous hazing cultures operate in Nebraska. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

🏢 Who Is Liable for Hazing in Pierce County?

When hazing occurs in Pierce County, multiple parties can be held legally and financially responsible:

Pierce County families: These same defendants can be sued for hazing incidents at Nebraska colleges. We have federal court authority and can pursue your case no matter where it occurred.

⚖️ Nebraska Hazing Laws: Your Legal Rights

While Nebraska has its own hazing laws, victims can also pursue claims under federal civil rights laws and general negligence principles — which means we can represent Pierce County victims regardless of local statutes.

Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-311.06 — Hazing

Definition:

“Hazing” means any activity by which a person intentionally or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health or safety of an individual for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in any organization.

Key Provisions:

• Criminal Penalties: Hazing is a Class II misdemeanor in Nebraska, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
• Consent is Not a Defense: Like Texas, Nebraska law states that consent cannot be used as a defense.
• Organizational Liability: Organizations can be held liable for hazing committed by their members.

What This Means for Pierce County Victims:

• The fraternity or sorority that hazed your child cannot claim your child “agreed” to participate.
• Criminal charges may be filed against individuals who hazed.
• The organization itself can be held civilly liable for damages.

Civil Liability in Nebraska

In addition to criminal penalties, Pierce County hazing victims can sue for:

1. Negligence — The organization failed to protect your child.
2. Assault & Battery — Intentional physical harm.
3. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress — Extreme psychological abuse.
4. Premises Liability — If hazing occurred on property owned or controlled by the university.
5. Negligent Supervision — The national organization or university failed to monitor the chapter.

Nebraska has no cap on damages for personal injury cases, meaning juries can award full compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.

💰 What Is Your Pierce County Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases can result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what Pierce County families can pursue:

Precedent Cases Show What’s Possible for Pierce County Victims

Pierce County families: These results are possible for Nebraska victims. The same legal strategies apply.

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

Time is critical. Evidence disappears quickly. Follow these steps immediately:

1. Get Medical Attention

• Even if injuries seem minor, see a doctor immediately.
• Document all symptoms, especially delayed-onset conditions like rhabdomyolysis.
• Keep all medical records and bills.

2. Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries at all stages of healing.
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, emails).
• Document the scene where hazing occurred.
• Get witness contact information — other pledges, bystanders.
• Do not delete anything — even if it seems embarrassing.

3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization

• Do not confront fraternity/sorority leadership.
• Do not give statements to university administrators without legal counsel.
• Do not sign anything from the organization or their lawyers.
• Do not post on social media about the incident.

4. Report to Authorities (Optional but Recommended)

• Consider filing a police report.
• File a Title IX complaint with the university.
• Report to Nebraska state hazing hotline (if available).

5. Contact an Attorney Immediately

• Call Attorney 911: 1-888-ATTY-911
• We offer free, confidential consultations for Pierce County families.
• We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case.

⏳ Why You Must Act Now

Nebraska Statute of Limitations

• Personal Injury: 4 years from date of injury (Nebraska Revised Statute § 25-207)
• Wrongful Death: 2 years from date of death (Nebraska Revised Statute § 30-810)

But don’t wait:

• Evidence disappears quickly.
• Witnesses forget details.
• Organizations destroy records.
• Your rights may be compromised.

Our Texas client was hospitalized on November 6, 2025. We filed the lawsuit within weeks. This is how you protect your rights.

🏆 Why Pierce County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure.
• This is not theoretical — we’re in the fight, and we’ll fight for Pierce County victims too.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
• We know exactly how they think, strategize, and try to deny claims.
• We use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation.

3. Federal Court Authority

• Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas.
• Can pursue federal civil rights claims for Pierce County victims.
• Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York) — strategic advantage for national fraternities.

4. We Come to Pierce County

• We will travel to Pierce County for depositions, client meetings, and trials.
• Offer video consultations for Pierce County families who cannot travel.
• Distance is not a barrier to justice.

5. Contingency Fee — $0 Upfront

• We understand the financial strain on Pierce County families.
• You pay nothing unless we win your case.
• Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict — not from your pocket.

6. Bilingual Services

• Se habla español — We serve Spanish-speaking Pierce County families without language barriers.

7. Proven Track Record

• 4.9-star Google rating with 250+ reviews.
• Millions recovered for personal injury victims.
• Aggressive representation — we don’t back down from powerful institutions.

🎯 Our Strategy for Pierce County Hazing Cases

1. Immediate Evidence Preservation

• Send preservation letters to all defendants.
• Demand all text messages, social media, photos, and videos be preserved.
• Work with digital forensics experts to recover deleted evidence.

2. Comprehensive Liability Investigation

• Identify all responsible parties (individuals, chapter, nationals, university).
• Gather pattern evidence (prior hazing incidents at same chapter).
• Document institutional knowledge (did the university or nationals know about prior hazing?).

3. Medical and Psychological Documentation

• Work with medical experts to document injuries.
• Calculate future medical costs for long-term conditions.
• Document psychological impact (PTSD, anxiety, depression).

4. Aggressive Litigation

• File lawsuit against all liable parties.
• Conduct depositions of chapter officers, national leadership, university administrators.
• Pursue punitive damages for egregious conduct.

5. Media and Public Pressure

• Expose the hazing culture to the public.
• Create pressure for accountability and reform.
• Work with legislators to strengthen Nebraska hazing laws.

6. Negotiation from Strength

• We don’t accept lowball offers.
• We are prepared to take your case to trial if necessary.
• Our current $10M lawsuit shows we mean business.

📞 Pierce County Families: Call Us Now

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or student organization in Pierce County, Nebraska — call us immediately.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
✉️ ralph@atty911.com
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Free, confidential consultation. $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you do.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Pierce County Families

Q: My child was hazed, but they “consented” to participate. Can we still sue?

A: YES. Nebraska law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. The fraternity or sorority cannot claim your child “agreed” to be abused.

Q: The hazing happened off-campus. Can we still sue the university?

A: YES. If the university knew or should have known about the hazing, they can be held liable for failing to protect students, even if it occurred off-campus.

Q: We’re worried about retaliation. How do you protect my child?

A: We take retaliation very seriously.

• We can file protective orders to prevent contact.
• We can pursue additional claims for retaliation.
• We will advocate aggressively to protect your child’s rights.

Q: How much will this cost us?

A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict.

Q: How long will this take?

A: It depends on the complexity of the case.

• Some cases settle within 6-12 months.
• Complex cases with multiple defendants may take 1-3 years.
• We work to resolve cases as quickly as possible while maximizing your compensation.

Q: Can we sue if no one was hospitalized?

A: YES. Even if your child wasn’t hospitalized, they can sue for:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• PTSD and psychological harm
• Medical expenses for therapy or treatment

Q: What if the fraternity has already been suspended?

A: That’s actually good for your case.

• Suspension is an admission of wrongdoing.
• It shows the organization knew about the hazing.
• It supports claims of institutional negligence.

Q: Can we sue if my child is no longer a student?

A: YES. Even if your child left the university or graduated, they can still pursue legal action for the harm they suffered.

Q: What if we’re worried about our child’s reputation?

A: We understand your concerns.

• We can file cases under seal to protect privacy.
• We can use initials instead of names in court documents.
• We will work with you to minimize public exposure while still pursuing justice.

🔥 A Message to Pierce County Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities operating near Pierce County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Pierce County, we will find every liable entity.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi —
If your chapter operates near Pierce County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America. We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for waterboarding a student. Your chapter could be next.

To the universities and colleges near Pierce County:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability. We will hold you responsible for failing to protect your students.

🏁 Final Call to Action for Pierce County Families

Hazing is not tradition. It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s illegal.

If your child was hazed in Pierce County, Nebraska — you have rights. You have power. You have Attorney 911.

📞 Call us now: 1-888-ATTY-911
✉️ Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit: attorney911.com

Free consultation. No upfront cost. We don’t get paid unless you do.

Pierce County families: This ends now. Let’s hold them accountable together.