Hazing Lawyers in Bernalillo County: Fighting for Justice Against Fraternity Abuse

🚨 Bernalillo County Families: Your Child Deserves Justice

If your son or daughter was hazed in Bernalillo County, you’re not alone. The same fraternities that waterboarded and hospitalized a student at the University of Houston operate right here in New Mexico. The same negligence that allowed a young man to suffer kidney failure exists at Bernalillo County universities. And the same legal team that just filed a $10 million hazing lawsuit is ready to fight for your family.

At Attorney 911, we’re not just hazing lawyers—we’re hazing litigation specialists. We’re currently suing Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for torturing a pledge, and we’re bringing that same aggressive representation to Bernalillo County families.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Free, confidential consultation for Bernalillo County hazing victims.

🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Bernalillo County

In November 2025, our client Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized after being subjected to weeks of systematic abuse by Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Houston. The fraternity:

✅ Waterboarded him with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✅ Forced him to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
✅ Struck him with wooden paddles
✅ Made him eat until he vomited, then forced him to keep running
✅ Hog-tied another pledge face-down on a table for over an hour

The result? Rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney failure, and a 4-day hospital stay.

💡 This Isn’t Just a Houston Problem—It’s a Bernalillo County Problem Too

• Pi Kappa Phi has chapters near Bernalillo County.
• The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client happen at New Mexico universities.
• Universities in Bernalillo County face the same liability failures as UH.
• If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Bernalillo County, they face the same risks.

Bernalillo County parents: Your child could be next.

⚖️ Why Bernalillo County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We’re Already Fighting This Battle—Right Now

• We filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know how to win against fraternities, national organizations, and universities.
• We’re not afraid to go to trial—we’ve taken on billion-dollar corporations before.

2️⃣ We Understand the Bernalillo County Hazing Crisis

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It’s torture. It’s assault. And in Bernalillo County, it’s happening right under universities’ noses.

Common Bernalillo County hazing activities include:

• Forced alcohol consumption (binge drinking, chugging)
• Extreme physical punishment (excessive exercise, paddling, branding)
• Psychological abuse (humiliation, sleep deprivation, threats)
• Sexual harassment/assault (forced nudity, sexualized acts)
• Waterboarding and simulated drowning (yes, this happens in Bernalillo County too)

3️⃣ We Know Who to Sue in Bernalillo County Hazing Cases

When your child is hazed, everyone involved is liable—not just the individuals who did it.

We sue:
✔ The local fraternity/sorority chapter (they organized the hazing)
✔ The national organization (they knew about the culture of abuse)
✔ The university (they failed to protect students)
✔ Individual members (they participated or allowed it to happen)
✔ House corporations (they own the property where hazing occurred)

Bernalillo County universities have a legal duty to protect students. When they fail, we hold them accountable.

4️⃣ We’ve Won Millions for Hazing Victims

Hazing cases result in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. Recent examples:

Bernalillo County families: These same results are possible for you.

5️⃣ We Work on Contingency—No Upfront Cost for Bernalillo County Families

We understand that cost can be a barrier to justice. That’s why we take hazing cases on contingency:

✅ You pay $0 upfront.
✅ We only get paid if we win your case.
✅ If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.

Bernalillo County families: You can afford to fight back.

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

If your child was hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire.

✅ Immediate Steps for Bernalillo County Families:

1. Get medical attention (even if injuries seem minor—some symptoms appear later).
2. Preserve all evidence (texts, photos, videos, social media, witness names).
3. Do NOT talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without a lawyer.
4. Do NOT post about the incident on social media.
5. Call Attorney 911 immediately: 1-888-ATTY-911

❌ What NOT to Do:

❌ Delete any messages or posts (this destroys evidence).
❌ Sign anything from the organization (they may try to trick you into waiving your rights).
❌ Confront the fraternity/sorority alone (they’ll coordinate their story).
❌ Assume it’s “not that bad” (hazing escalates quickly—what starts as “harmless” can turn deadly).

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Bernalillo County Hazing?

1️⃣ The Fraternity/Sorority Chapter

• They organized and conducted the hazing.
• They threatened expulsion if pledges didn’t comply.
• They created a culture of abuse.

2️⃣ The National Organization

• They knew about the hazing culture (Pi Kappa Phi had a prior death in 2017).
• They failed to enforce anti-hazing policies.
• They have deep pockets and insurance.

3️⃣ The University

• They have a duty to protect students.
• They often own the fraternity/sorority houses (premises liability).
• They have prior knowledge of hazing (universities near Bernalillo County have hazing histories).

4️⃣ Individual Members

• Anyone who participated in hazing can be sued personally.
• Chapter leaders (president, pledgemaster) face the most liability.
• They may have homeowner’s insurance that covers damages.

5️⃣ House Corporations

• They own the property where hazing occurs.
• They have insurance policies that may cover damages.

💰 What Bernalillo County Families Can Recover

Hazing victims in Bernalillo County may be entitled to compensation for:

🏥 Medical Expenses

• Hospital bills
• Emergency room visits
• Therapy for PTSD, anxiety, depression
• Future medical care (if injuries are permanent)

💼 Lost Wages & Earning Capacity

• Time missed from work during recovery
• Lost internship opportunities
• Impact on future career earnings

😢 Pain and Suffering

• Physical pain from hazing (beatings, forced exercise, waterboarding)
• Emotional trauma (humiliation, fear, PTSD)
• Loss of enjoyment of life

💔 Punitive Damages

• Additional money to punish the defendants for egregious conduct.
• Applies when hazing is intentional or reckless (like waterboarding or forcing exercise until collapse).

📚 Educational Damages

• Tuition refunds if hazing forced your child to drop out
• Lost scholarships
• Academic disruption

⏳ Bernalillo County Families: Don’t Wait—Statute of Limitations Applies

In New Mexico, you typically have 3 years to file a personal injury lawsuit (including hazing cases). However:

⚠ Evidence disappears quickly (texts get deleted, witnesses forget).
⚠ Fraternities and universities will destroy records if they think a lawsuit is coming.
⚠ The longer you wait, the harder it is to prove your case.

Call Attorney 911 today: 1-888-ATTY-911

🎯 Why Bernalillo County Families Trust Us

1️⃣ We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• We know how insurance companies try to deny claims.
• We know how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability.
• We use their own tactics against them.

2️⃣ We Have Federal Court Authority

• We can sue in federal court if needed.
• We’re licensed in Texas and New York (strategic for national fraternity cases).

3️⃣ We’ve Handled High-Stakes Litigation

• BP Texas City explosion (15 deaths, 180+ injuries)
• Multi-million-dollar personal injury cases
• Complex commercial litigation

4️⃣ We’re Bilingual (Se Habla Español)

• Hazing affects students from all backgrounds.
• We serve Spanish-speaking Bernalillo County families without language barriers.

5️⃣ We Care About Bernalillo County Families

We’re not just lawyers—we’re parents, coaches, and community members. We understand what’s at stake when a child is hazed.

“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.” — Lupe Peña, Attorney 911

📞 Bernalillo County Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation

1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Serving Bernalillo County and all of New Mexico

We come to you. If your child was hazed in Bernalillo County, we’ll travel to meet with you, gather evidence, and build your case.

You don’t pay unless we win. Our contingency fee means $0 upfront costs for Bernalillo County families.

Time is running out. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire.

🚨 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Bernalillo County families: Your child’s voice starts here.