🛡️ Jerauld County Hazing Victim Legal Guide — Attorney 911

Protecting Jerauld County Students from Fraternity and Sorority Abuse

Jerauld County families: If your child has been hazed, abused, or injured in a Greek organization near Jerauld County, you are not alone. Attorney 911 is currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — and we are ready to bring that same fight to Jerauld County.

While we’re based in Texas, our federal court authority and nationwide reach mean we can represent Jerauld County hazing victims no matter where the incident occurred. We will travel to Jerauld County for depositions, meetings, and trials. We offer free consultations by phone or video.

Call us 24/7: 📞 1-888-ATTY-911

🚨 What Is Hazing? — Jerauld County Parents Need to Know

Hazing is not harmless fun. It is not tradition. It is not building brotherhood or sisterhood.

Hazing is abuse.

Under South Dakota law and most state laws, hazing includes any activity that:

• Endangers physical or mental health
• Involves forced consumption of alcohol or drugs
• Includes physical abuse, beating, or paddling
• Involves sleep deprivation or extreme exercise
• Includes psychological abuse, humiliation, or threats
• Is required for membership in a student organization

Examples of hazing we’ve seen in cases:

• Waterboarding or simulated drowning
• Forced drinking until vomiting or passing out
• Extreme physical exercise (500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls)
• Sleep deprivation and exhaustion
• Being struck with wooden paddles
• Humiliation rituals involving sexual objects or nudity
• Being hog-tied or restrained
• Forced eating of non-food items

If your child experienced any of these in Jerauld County or at a university near Jerauld County, they were hazed — and they have legal rights.

⚠️ The Hazing Crisis in Jerauld County and Beyond

Hazing is not just a problem at big universities. It happens at colleges and universities near Jerauld County too.

National fraternities like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, and others have chapters at universities throughout South Dakota and the Midwest. The same organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide operate chapters near Jerauld County.

Universities near Jerauld County have a duty to protect students. When they fail — when they allow hazing to continue despite knowing the risks — they can be held legally responsible.

Jerauld County families: You send your children to college expecting them to be safe. When that trust is betrayed, you have the right to demand justice.

💰 Multi-Million Dollar Precedents — Jerauld County Victims Can Win Big

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. These are not theoretical — they are real results from real cases.

These same results are possible for Jerauld County hazing victims.

Our firm is currently litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. Jerauld County families get the same aggressive representation.

⚖️ Who Is Liable? — Jerauld County Families Can Sue Everyone Responsible

When hazing happens, multiple parties are responsible. In our Pi Kappa Phi case, we are suing:

Jerauld County families: You can sue all of these same parties if your child was hazed at a university near Jerauld County.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Jerauld County

IMMEDIATE STEPS — ACT FAST

1. Get medical attention

   • Even if injuries seem minor, get checked
   • Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and other conditions can be life-threatening
   • Medical records create documentation

2. Preserve all evidence

   • Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, items used
   • Save all communications — texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails
   • Write down everything — dates, times, what happened, who was there
   • Get witness contact information — other pledges, bystanders

3. Do NOT talk to the organization

   • They will try to control the narrative
   • They may pressure your child to stay quiet
   • They may destroy evidence

4. Do NOT post on social media

   • Anything you post can be used against you
   • Do not delete old posts — that is destruction of evidence

5. Call Attorney 911 immediately

   • 1-888-ATTY-911
   • Free consultation
   • We handle all communication with the organization
   • We preserve evidence and build your case

🔍 How We Build Your Jerauld County Hazing Case

When you hire Attorney 911, we:

1. Conduct a thorough investigation

   • Interview witnesses
   • Obtain medical records
   • Gather communications evidence
   • Document the timeline

2. Identify all liable parties

   • Local chapter
   • National organization
   • University
   • Individual members
   • Property owners

3. Calculate full damages

   • Medical expenses (past and future)
   • Lost wages and earning capacity
   • Pain and suffering
   • Emotional distress
   • Punitive damages

4. Pursue criminal accountability

   • South Dakota hazing law makes hazing a crime
   • We coordinate with law enforcement
   • Criminal charges increase pressure for civil settlement

5. Negotiate aggressively or go to trial

   • We don’t accept lowball offers
   • We are prepared to take your case to trial
   • We have a track record of winning large verdicts

🏛️ South Dakota Hazing Law — Jerauld County Victims’ Rights

South Dakota has strong anti-hazing laws. Under SDCL 13-53-2, hazing is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and $2,000 fine.

SDCL 13-53-1 Definition of Hazing:

Any activity which endangers the physical or mental health of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a student organization.

SDCL 13-53-3 — Consent is NOT a Defense:

It is not a defense to a charge of hazing that the victim consented to the conduct.

This means: Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the organization and individuals can still be held liable.

🎓 Universities Near Jerauld County — They Have a Duty to Protect Your Child

Universities near Jerauld County have a legal duty to:

• Provide a safe environment for students
• Supervise student organizations
• Prevent known dangers
• Respond appropriately to reports of hazing

When universities fail in this duty, they can be sued for negligence.

Examples of university negligence:

• Failing to investigate hazing reports
• Allowing fraternities to operate despite prior incidents
• Failing to inspect fraternity properties
• Ignoring complaints from students or parents
• Failing to enforce anti-hazing policies

In our Pi Kappa Phi case, the University of Houston owned the fraternity house where hazing occurred. They collected rent while students were being tortured. Universities near Jerauld County face the same liability when they fail to protect students.

🔥 Why Jerauld County Families Choose Attorney 911

✅ We’re fighting this battle RIGHT NOW — $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi
✅ Nationwide reach — Federal court authority means we can represent Jerauld County victims anywhere
✅ Former insurance defense attorneys — We know how the other side thinks and fights
✅ Aggressive litigation — We don’t back down from powerful institutions
✅ Contingency fee — $0 upfront for Jerauld County families; we only get paid if you win
✅ Compassionate representation — We treat Jerauld County families like our own

📞 Jerauld County Families — Call Now for Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed at a university near Jerauld County, time is critical.

Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire.

Call Attorney 911 now for a free, confidential consultation:

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We will travel to Jerauld County for your case. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

🛡️ Jerauld County Parents — Protect Your Child Today

You sent your child to college expecting them to be safe. When that trust is broken, you have the right to demand accountability.

Hazing is not tradition. It is not brotherhood. It is abuse.

Attorney 911 is here to fight for Jerauld County families. We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing case — and we are ready to bring that same fight to Jerauld County.

Call now: 📞 1-888-ATTY-911

Enough is enough. It’s time to hold them accountable.