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February 26, 2026 10 min read
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Hazing Lawyers for Real County, Texas – Protecting Students from Abuse

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or student organization near Real County, Texas, you have legal rights. Attorney 911 is fighting for hazing victims across Texas—including Real County—and we can help your family seek justice.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Real County, Texas

Hazing isn’t just “harmless tradition”—it’s abuse, assault, and sometimes even torture. Recent cases across Texas and the nation have exposed the brutal reality of hazing, including:

  • Forced alcohol consumption leading to alcohol poisoning and death
  • Extreme physical punishment causing rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure
  • Waterboarding and simulated drowning
  • Beatings with paddles and other objects
  • Psychological abuse and humiliation

This isn’t happening just in Houston or Austin—it’s happening near Real County, Texas, too.

Fraternities and sororities with chapters at universities near Real County—including Schreiner University, Angelo State University, and Texas Tech University—have been linked to hazing incidents. The same national organizations that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries operate right here in Texas.

If your child was hazed in Real County, you are not alone. We are fighting this battle right now—and we can fight for you.

📰 Our Current Case: A Warning for Real County Families

We are currently representing Leonel Bermudez, a student who was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being hazed at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Houston.

What Happened to Leonel?

  • Forced to perform 500 squats, 100+ pushups, and extreme calisthenics until he collapsed
  • Waterboarded with a garden hose—simulated drowning, a form of torture
  • Struck with wooden paddles
  • Forced to consume food and milk until vomiting, then made to continue exercising
  • Another pledge lost consciousness during a workout—yet the hazing continued
  • He was hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure

This didn’t just happen in Houston—it could happen in Real County.

The same fraternities and sororities with chapters near Real County have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries. They know the risks. They do it anyway.

That’s why we’re fighting back—and why Real County families need to know their rights.

💰 Why Real County Families Can Win Big in Court

Hazing cases result in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts when victims come forward. Recent examples include:

Case University Fraternity Outcome
Stone Foltz Bowling Green State Pi Kappa Alpha $10.1 million settlement
Maxwell Gruver LSU Phi Delta Theta $6.1 million jury verdict
Timothy Piazza Penn State Beta Theta Pi $110+ million settlement
Leonel Bermudez University of Houston Pi Kappa Phi $10 million lawsuit pending

These cases prove that hazing victims can—and do—win big in court.

Real County families deserve the same justice. If your child was hazed, we can help you pursue compensation for:
Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, long-term care)
Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
Lost wages (if hazing disrupted their education or career)
Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future abuse)

🏛️ Who Can Be Held Liable in Real County Hazing Cases?

Hazing isn’t just the fault of individual students—universities, national fraternities, and housing corporations can all be held accountable.

1. The Local Chapter (Fraternity or Sorority)

  • Directly organized and conducted the hazing
  • Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster) can be personally liable

2. The National Organization

  • Failed to supervise chapters despite knowing about hazing risks
  • Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and other nationals have paid millions in settlements—they know the dangers but do nothing

3. The University

  • Many universities own or control fraternity houses—they have a duty to keep students safe
  • If they knew about hazing and failed to stop it, they can be held liable

4. Individual Members

  • Every person who participated in or allowed hazing can be sued personally
  • Some have been ordered to pay millions in personal judgments

We sue everyone responsible—so no one escapes accountability.

⚖️ Texas Hazing Laws: Your Rights as a Real County Family

Texas has strong anti-hazing laws that protect students—including those in Real County.

Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157 – Hazing is Illegal

  • Hazing is a crime—even if the victim “consented”
  • Organizations can be fined up to $10,000 for hazing
  • Universities must report hazing—failure to do so is also a crime

“Consent is NOT a Defense” – Texas Law is Clear

Fraternities and sororities will try to argue:
“He agreed to participate.”
“It’s just tradition.”

Texas law says: CONSENT DOES NOT MATTER.

If your child was hazed, they have legal rights—no matter what the organization says.

🔍 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Real County

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or student organization near Real County, take these steps immediately:

1. Get Medical Attention

  • Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t show symptoms right away
  • Document everything—hospital records are key evidence

2. Preserve Evidence

Texts, GroupMe chats, social media messages (don’t delete anything!)
Photos/videos of injuries or hazing activities
Witness names (other pledges, bystanders)
Medical records (ER visits, therapy notes)

3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer

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

4. Call Attorney 911 Immediately

  • Free consultation – We’ll evaluate your case at no cost
  • No upfront fees – We only get paid if we win
  • 24/7 availability – Call 1-888-ATTY-911 anytime

Time is critical—hazing cases have strict deadlines. Don’t wait.

📞 Why Real County Families Choose Attorney 911

We are Texas’s leading hazing litigation firm, with 25+ years of experience fighting for victims of abuse and negligence. Here’s why Real County families trust us:

✅ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

  • We represent Leonel Bermudez in his $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston
  • We know how to win against fraternities, universities, and national organizations

✅ We Know the Playbook

  • Former insurance defense attorneys—we know how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability
  • Federal court authority—we can pursue cases in federal court if needed
  • Dual-state bar admission—licensed in Texas and New York (critical for national fraternity cases)

✅ We Come to You

  • We serve Real County families—even if your child was hazed far from Houston
  • Video consultations available—no need to travel
  • We’ll come to Real County for depositions, meetings, and court appearances

✅ No Upfront Costs – We Only Get Paid If We Win

  • Contingency fee basis – You pay $0 upfront
  • We cover all case expenses – You only pay if we win
  • No risk to you – If we don’t win, you owe us nothing

✅ We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español

  • Many hazing victims are Hispanic students or come from Spanish-speaking families
  • We provide full legal services in Spanish—no language barriers

🎯 Our Promise to Real County Families

If your child was hazed, we will fight for you with everything we have.

Aggressive legal representation – We don’t back down from powerful institutions
Maximum compensation – We won’t let them lowball your claim
Justice for your child – We’ll hold every responsible party accountable
Preventing future abuse – Your case could save other Real County students

We see your child as a person—not a paycheck. We fight because we care.

📞 Real County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child was hazed near Real County, Texas, call us immediately.

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

We serve hazing victims across Texas—including Real County—and we’re ready to fight for you.

🚨 Don’t Let Them Silence Your Child. Fight Back.

Fraternities, sororities, and universities count on victims staying silent. They know that if no one speaks up, they can keep abusing students.

But you don’t have to stay silent. You don’t have to let them get away with it.

Call Attorney 911 today. Let’s hold them accountable—and protect the next Real County student from abuse.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | 📧 ralph@atty911.com | 🌐 attorney911.com

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