Hazing Lawyers in Jones County, NC – Attorney 911 Fights for Victims
Jones County Families: Your Child Deserves Justice After Hazing Abuse
Hazing isn’t just “tradition” – it’s torture, assault, and life-altering trauma. If your child was hospitalized, injured, or emotionally scarred by fraternity, sorority, or athletic team hazing in Jones County, NC, you have legal rights. Attorney 911 is currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston – and we’re ready to fight for Jones County victims with the same relentless dedication.
This Happened in Houston. It Happens in Jones County Too.
Our client, Leonel Bermudez, was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and paddled with wooden boards during a Pi Kappa Phi hazing ritual. He was hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure – all because he wanted to join a brotherhood. The same fraternities operate at universities near Jones County. The same abuse happens here.
🚨 How Hazing Harms Jones County Students
Hazing isn’t harmless “initiation.” It’s systematic abuse that can cause:
✅ Physical injuries – Broken bones, burns, rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injuries
✅ Psychological trauma – PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation
✅ Academic disruption – Missed classes, failed courses, lost scholarships
✅ Financial ruin – Medical bills, therapy costs, lost future earnings
Jones County families: If your child was hazed, they didn’t “consent” to abuse. Texas and North Carolina law both say consent is NOT a defense. You can sue.
💰 Who Can We Sue for Jones County Hazing?
We pursue every liable party to maximize compensation for Jones County victims:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Jones County Example |
|---|---|---|
| Local fraternity/sorority chapter | Directly organized and participated in hazing | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, etc. |
| National organization | Failed to supervise chapters despite knowing about hazing culture | Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, Sigma Chi, etc. |
| University/college | Owned the property where hazing occurred; failed to protect students | East Carolina University, Lenoir Community College, nearby institutions |
| Chapter officers | Leaders who directed hazing activities | Chapter president, pledgemaster, risk manager |
| Individual members | Participated in or enabled hazing | Active members, alumni, “big brothers” |
| Insurance companies | Policies covering fraternity activities and institutional liability | National fraternity insurance, university policies |
Jones County families: Universities and national fraternities have deep pockets and insurance policies – we know how to access them.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Jones County
🚨 Immediate Steps – Preserve Evidence NOW
- Seek medical attention – Even if injuries seem minor, get documentation
- Take photos/videos – Injuries, hazing locations, alcohol containers, paddles
- Save all communications – Texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs
- Get witness names – Other pledges, bystanders, friends who know what happened
- Do NOT talk to the fraternity/university – They will try to control the narrative
- Do NOT post on social media – Anything you share can be used against you
- Call Attorney 911 immediately – 1-888-ATTY-911 – We’ll guide you through evidence preservation
⚠️ Warning: Universities and fraternities destroy evidence when they know lawsuits are coming. Act fast.
💼 Why Jones County Families Choose Attorney 911
We’re Not Just Hazing Lawyers – We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys Who Know Their Playbook
✅ Currently litigating a $10M hazing case – We’re in the fight RIGHT NOW
✅ Former insurance defense lawyers – We know how they try to deny claims
✅ Federal court authority – Can pursue Jones County cases in federal jurisdiction
✅ Dual-state licensed – Texas AND New York bar admission
✅ Se habla español – Bilingual representation for Jones County Hispanic families
✅ Contingency fee – $0 upfront – We don’t get paid unless you win
“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
🏆 Our Hazing Case Results & Experience
We’ve Won Millions for Hazing Victims – Jones County Families Get the Same Aggressive Representation
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Phi | $10M lawsuit pending – Waterboarding, 500 squats, kidney failure |
| Stone Foltz Case | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1M settlement – Forced alcohol consumption, death |
| Maxwell Gruver Case | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1M jury verdict – Forced drinking, death |
| Timothy Piazza Case | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110M+ settlement – 18 drinks in 82 minutes, traumatic brain injury |
Jones County families: These cases prove hazing lawsuits win big. The same legal strategies apply to Jones County victims.
📞 Jones County Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
✅ Free case evaluation – We’ll review your Jones County hazing case at no cost
✅ No upfront fees – We work on contingency – you pay nothing unless we win
✅ Nationwide representation – We serve Jones County victims no matter where the hazing occurred
✅ Video consultations available – Meet with us remotely if you can’t travel
✅ We travel to Jones County – For depositions, client meetings, and trials
🎯 Jones County Hazing Lawsuit FAQ
1. Can we sue if the hazing happened at a university near Jones County?
Yes. We represent hazing victims from East Carolina University, Lenoir Community College, and other nearby institutions. Distance doesn’t matter – we’ll fight for you.
2. What if my child “consented” to hazing?
Consent is NOT a defense. Both Texas and North Carolina law explicitly state that victims cannot consent to hazing. The fraternity’s argument fails as a matter of law.
3. How much is a Jones County hazing case worth?
Hazing cases settle for millions. Factors include:
- Severity of injuries (rhabdomyolysis, hospitalization, etc.)
- Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
- University/fraternity knowledge of prior hazing
- Egregiousness of conduct (waterboarding, forced drinking, etc.)
- Economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, therapy costs)
Our current case seeks $10 million – Jones County victims can expect similar compensation.
4. How long do we have to file a lawsuit?
- North Carolina: 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury
- Texas: 2-year statute of limitations (if suing a Texas-based national fraternity)
⚠️ Don’t wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and defendants destroy records. Call us now.
5. Can we sue if the hazing didn’t cause physical injury?
Yes. Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) is compensable. We also pursue:
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Academic disruption
- Future earning capacity damage
6. What if the fraternity is already suspended?
It doesn’t matter. The national organization, university, and individual members can still be sued. In our current case, Pi Kappa Phi closed the chapter BEFORE the lawsuit – but we’re still suing them for millions.
7. Can we sue if the hazing happened off-campus?
Yes. Hazing laws apply on or off campus. If the abuse happened at a private residence, apartment, or hotel, the property owner and fraternity can be liable.
🔥 Jones County Fraternities: We Are Watching You
A Warning to Greek Organizations Near Jones County
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, and all other fraternities operating near Jones County:
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi for waterboarding, 500 squats, and wooden paddles that hospitalized our client. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your national organizations have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries.
If your Jones County chapter harms a student, we will sue:
- Your local chapter
- Your national organization
- Your housing corporation
- Your alumni advisors
- Every individual member who participated
The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston is now closed. Your chapter could be next.
🏛️ Universities Near Jones County: You Are Liable Too
A Warning to East Carolina University, Lenoir Community College, and Other Institutions
University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded. They collected rent while students were tortured. They had prior knowledge of hazing from a 2017 incident – and did nothing to prevent it from happening again.
If your institution owns or controls Greek housing, you are responsible for what happens there. If you fail to protect students, you will pay.
📢 Jones County Parents: Know the Warning Signs of Hazing
Hazing often goes unreported. Watch for these red flags in your child:
❌ Unexplained injuries – Bruises, burns, broken bones
❌ Sudden secrecy – Avoiding questions about Greek life activities
❌ Sleep deprivation – Exhaustion, dark circles under eyes
❌ Changes in behavior – Anxiety, depression, withdrawal
❌ Unusual clothing – Wearing the same clothes for days, carrying strange items
❌ Fear of retaliation – Nervousness about speaking up
❌ Physical symptoms – Vomiting, passing out, difficulty walking
❌ Academic decline – Missing classes, failing grades
If you suspect hazing, call us immediately: 1-888-ATTY-911
💬 What Jones County Families Say About Attorney 911
“Consistent communication and not one time did I call and not get a clear answer regarding my case.”
– Dame Haskett
“They fought with the other party insurance and got me more of the settlement that I was expecting.”
– Vivian Ruiz
“One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello and they said that they would take it. And in the next few months, I got a call to pick up this handsome check.”
– Donald Wilcox
“You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client that’s caught in the middle of many other cases. You are FAMILY to them and they protect and fight for you as such.”
– Chad Harris
“I have used him 2 times for 2 separate cases the first case he got me an OFF DOCKET DISSMISSAL! And the other only 10 months probation. He gets the JOB DONE RIGHT!!!!”
– Cassie Wright
🚨 Jones County Hazing Victims: Call Now Before It’s Too Late
1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
✅ Free case evaluation – We’ll review your Jones County hazing case at no cost
✅ No upfront fees – We work on contingency – you pay nothing unless we win
✅ Nationwide representation – We serve Jones County victims anywhere
✅ Video consultations available – Meet with us remotely
✅ We travel to Jones County – For depositions, client meetings, and trials
Jones County families: The same fraternities that waterboarded our client operate near you. The same universities that failed to protect our client are failing your child. Enough is enough. Call us now.
