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February 23, 2026 15 min read
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🚨 Hazing Lawyers for Merrimack County Families β€” Aggressive Legal Help for Fraternity & Sorority Abuse

If your child was hazed at a college near Merrimack County, you have legal rights β€” and powerful options for justice. Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now in Texas, and we’re ready to bring the same aggressive representation to Merrimack County families.

⚠️ This Is Happening Near Merrimack County β€” And We Know How to Stop It

Right now, our attorneys are litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. The same fraternities operate at colleges near Merrimack County. The same negligence exists at Merrimack County institutions. And we know exactly how to hold them accountable.

Merrimack County families: If your child was hazed, forced to drink, physically abused, or psychologically tortured at a fraternity or sorority near Merrimack County, we can help. You don’t have to fight this alone.

πŸ“ž Call Now for Immediate Help: 1-888-ATTY-911

Available 24/7 for Merrimack County hazing emergencies

πŸ† Why Merrimack County Families Choose Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases

1. We’re Fighting This Fight Right Now β€” $10 Million Lawsuit in Progress

We are currently representing a hazing victim against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston in a $10 million lawsuit. This isn’t theoretical β€” we’re in the courtroom fighting this battle today. Merrimack County families get the same aggressive representation.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys β€” We Know Their Playbook

Both of our attorneys β€” Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena β€” worked for insurance companies and defense firms before switching sides to represent victims. We know exactly how fraternities, universities, and insurance companies try to deny claims and minimize liability. We’ve seen their playbook from the inside β€” and now we use that knowledge against them.

3. Federal Court Authority β€” We Can Pursue Merrimack County Cases Nationwide

While based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide through:

  • Federal court admission (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas)
  • Dual-state bar licenses (Texas AND New York)
  • Willingness to travel to Merrimack County for depositions and trials
  • Remote consultation technology for Merrimack County families

Distance is not a barrier to justice.

4. Proven Results in Multi-Million Dollar Cases

We have recovered millions of dollars for victims across personal injury, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases. Our experience includes:

  • BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
  • $10 million hazing lawsuit currently in progress
  • Multi-million dollar settlements in wrongful death and serious injury cases
  • Successful litigation against major institutions

5. We Speak Spanish β€” Se Habla EspaΓ±ol

Many hazing victims and their families in Merrimack County are Spanish-speaking. We provide comprehensive legal services in Spanish, including:

  • Initial consultations in Spanish
  • Ongoing case communication in Spanish
  • Document translation and explanation
  • Courtroom interpretation coordination
  • Eliminating language barriers to justice

6. Contingency Fee Representation β€” $0 Upfront for Merrimack County Families

We understand that Merrimack County families may be concerned about the cost of fighting powerful institutions. We take hazing cases on contingency:

  • $0 upfront
  • $0 if we don’t win
  • We only get paid if and when you get paid
  • No financial risk to Merrimack County families

7. We Travel to Merrimack County β€” Immediate Response, Relentless Pursuit

We will travel to Merrimack County for:

  • Initial client meetings
  • Depositions
  • Court appearances
  • Trials
  • Any other necessary proceedings

Merrimack County families: We will be there for you.

8. 25+ Years of Litigation Experience β€” Battle-Tested in Court

Ralph Manginello has 25+ years of courtroom experience. We have:

  • Litigated in state and federal courts
  • Taken cases to trial
  • Fought insurance companies and major institutions
  • Won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements

Merrimack County families deserve attorneys who know how to win.

9. Comprehensive Case Support for Merrimack County Victims

We handle every aspect of your hazing case:

  • Medical record collection
  • Evidence preservation (texts, photos, videos, social media)
  • Witness interviews
  • Expert witness coordination
  • Negotiation with defendants
  • Litigation and trial
  • Media strategy (if desired)
  • Legislative advocacy

You focus on healing. We handle the fight.

🚨 What Merrimack County Families Need to Know About Hazing

Hazing Is Not “Tradition” β€” It’s Abuse

Hazing is not about “building character” or “brotherhood.” It’s about power, control, and abuse. What happened to our client in Houston β€” and what happens to students near Merrimack County β€” includes:

  • Waterboarding and simulated drowning (our client was waterboarded with a garden hose)
  • Forced excessive exercise (our client did 500 squats until he collapsed)
  • Physical beatings (our client was struck with wooden paddles)
  • Forced consumption of alcohol and food (our client was forced to eat until vomiting)
  • Sleep deprivation (our client was forced to drive members at all hours)
  • Psychological torture (our client was threatened with expulsion if he didn’t comply)

This is not hazing. This is torture.

Hazing Causes Serious β€” Sometimes Fatal β€” Injuries

Hazing doesn’t just cause bruises and embarrassment. It causes life-threatening injuries, including:

  • Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) β€” our client was hospitalized for 4 days with this
  • Acute kidney failure β€” our client suffered this from extreme exercise
  • Alcohol poisoning β€” many hazing deaths result from forced drinking
  • Traumatic brain injury β€” from beatings or falls
  • Heat stroke or hypothermia β€” from exposure
  • Cardiac arrest β€” from extreme physical exertion
  • PTSD, anxiety, and depression β€” long-term psychological damage
  • Death β€” hazing kills students every year

Merrimack County Families: You Have Legal Rights

If your child was hazed near Merrimack County, you can pursue compensation for:

  • Medical bills (past, present, and future)
  • Lost wages (if they had to miss work)
  • Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
  • Psychological treatment (therapy for trauma)
  • Educational disruption (tuition, scholarships lost)
  • Punitive damages (to punish the wrongdoers and prevent future incidents)

And you can do this even if the incident happened outside Merrimack County.

πŸ’° How Much Could a Merrimack County Hazing Case Be Worth?

Hazing cases have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Recent examples include:

Case Fraternity Outcome Amount
Stone Foltz Pi Kappa Alpha Settlement $10.1 million
Maxwell Gruver Phi Delta Theta Jury Verdict $6.1 million
Timothy Piazza Beta Theta Pi Settlement $110+ million
Andrew Coffey Pi Kappa Phi Settlement Confidential (major)
Our Current Case Pi Kappa Phi Lawsuit Filed $10 million

Merrimack County families: These results are possible for your case too.

Factors that increase case value:

  • Severity of injuries (hospitalization, permanent damage)
  • Egregiousness of conduct (waterboarding, paddling, forced consumption)
  • Institutional knowledge (did the university or national organization know about prior hazing?)
  • Pattern of abuse (was this a one-time incident or systematic hazing?)
  • Media attention (public pressure can increase settlement value)
  • Criminal charges (parallel criminal case can strengthen civil claim)

βš–οΈ Who Can Be Held Liable for Merrimack County Hazing?

Hazing cases often involve multiple defendants with deep pockets. We pursue every liable party, including:

Defendant Why They’re Liable Merrimack County Application
Local Chapter Directly organized and conducted hazing The fraternity or sorority chapter near Merrimack County that hazed your child
Chapter Officers Leadership responsibility; directed activities The president, pledgemaster, and other officers of the Merrimack County chapter
Individual Members Participated in hazing activities Every member who participated in or allowed the hazing near Merrimack County
National Organization Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and other nationals with chapters near Merrimack County
University/College Owned property; failed to prevent hazing The Merrimack County institution where the hazing occurred
Housing Corporation Owned/controlled the property The entity that owns the fraternity/sorority house near Merrimack County
Alumni Hosted hazing at their homes Former members who allowed hazing to occur at their residences
Insurance Companies Coverage for liability The insurance carriers for all the above defendants

Merrimack County families: We don’t just sue the students β€” we go after the institutions with the money to pay.

πŸ” What Merrimack County Families Should Do If Their Child Was Hazed

Step 1: Get Medical Attention

  • Seek medical care immediately β€” even if injuries seem minor
  • Rhabdomyolysis and other conditions can have delayed symptoms
  • Medical records are critical evidence for your case

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

  • Save all text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, and social media about the hazing
  • Take photos of injuries, the hazing location, and any objects used
  • Write down everything your child remembers β€” dates, times, what was said, who was involved
  • Get names and contact information of other victims and witnesses

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization

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

Step 4: Contact an Attorney Immediately

  • Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911
  • We will send immediate preservation letters to prevent evidence destruction
  • We will guide you through the next steps
  • We will handle all communication with the defendants

Step 5: Report to Authorities (If Appropriate)

  • Consider filing a police report (hazing is a crime in most states)
  • Consider filing a Title IX report with the university (for gender-based hazing)
  • We can help you navigate these processes

⏳ Merrimack County Families: Time Is Critical

Statute of Limitations β€” Don’t Lose Your Rights

Most states have a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including hazing. This means you typically have 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.

Merrimack County families: DO NOT WAIT.

  • Evidence disappears
  • Witnesses forget
  • Organizations destroy records
  • Your legal rights expire

Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation.

πŸ›οΈ Merrimack County Colleges and Universities β€” Hazing Risks Near You

While we can’t name specific hazing incidents at Merrimack County institutions without verified information, we know for a fact that the same national fraternities and sororities with hazing histories operate at colleges near Merrimack County, including:

  • Colby-Sawyer College (New London, NH β€” ~30 miles from Merrimack County)
  • New England College (Henniker, NH β€” ~40 miles from Merrimack County)
  • University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH β€” ~60 miles from Merrimack County)
  • Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH β€” ~80 miles from Merrimack County)
  • Saint Anselm College (Goffstown, NH β€” ~50 miles from Merrimack County)
  • Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH β€” ~70 miles from Merrimack County)
  • Keene State College (Keene, NH β€” ~80 miles from Merrimack County)

These institutions have active Greek life programs with the same national organizations we’re suing in Texas.

Merrimack County families: If your child attends or pledges at any college near Merrimack County, they could be at risk.

πŸ“’ Warning to Fraternities and Sororities Near Merrimack County

To the fraternities and sororities operating near Merrimack County:

We are watching. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your national organizations’ hazing histories.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Sigma β€” if your chapter operates near Merrimack County, know this:

  • We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi
  • We have former insurance defense attorneys on our team who know your playbook
  • We have federal court authority and can pursue you anywhere
  • We have 25+ years of litigation experience and know how to win
  • We will travel to Merrimack County to hold you accountable

The same legal strategies that shut down the UH chapter apply to your chapter. Your chapter could be next.

🎯 Our Commitment to Merrimack County Families

We Will:

βœ… Fight aggressively for Merrimack County hazing victims
βœ… Pursue every liable defendant β€” from individual members to national organizations
βœ… Maximize your compensation β€” we know how to value hazing cases
βœ… Protect your privacy β€” we understand the sensitivity of these cases
βœ… Travel to Merrimack County β€” for meetings, depositions, and trials
βœ… Provide Spanish-language support β€” se habla espaΓ±ol
βœ… Work on contingency β€” $0 upfront, $0 if we don’t win
βœ… Be available 24/7 β€” we understand hazing emergencies don’t keep business hours

We Won’t:

❌ Judge your child β€” we know victims are pressured and coerced
❌ Let the defendants intimidate you β€” we’ve seen their tactics before
❌ Accept lowball settlement offers β€” we know what your case is worth
❌ Give up β€” we’ll take your case to trial if that’s what it takes

πŸ“ž Merrimack County Families: Call Now for Immediate Help

If your child was hazed at a college near Merrimack County, call us now:

πŸ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911

Available 24/7 for Merrimack County hazing emergencies

Email: ralph@atty911.com

We offer:

  • Free, confidential consultations
  • Immediate case evaluation
  • No upfront cost β€” we work on contingency
  • Spanish-language support β€” se habla espaΓ±ol
  • Remote consultations β€” meet with us by video
  • Travel to Merrimack County β€” we’ll come to you

πŸ† Merrimack County Families Deserve Justice β€” And We Know How to Get It

Hazing is not tradition. It’s not bonding. It’s not harmless fun.

It’s assault. It’s battery. It’s torture. And it’s illegal.

Merrimack County families: Your child deserves justice. Your family deserves compensation. And future students deserve to be safe.

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are ready to fight for Merrimack County families.

Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911.

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