🚨 Hazing Lawyers for Rusk County Families — Aggressive Legal Help for Hazing Victims
Serving Rusk County, Wisconsin and nationwide from Houston, Austin & Beaumont
📞 24/7 Hazing Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com/hazing
🏥 Rusk County Families: Your Child Was Hazed. We Can Help.
Hazing isn’t just “tradition” or “harmless fun.” It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s torture. And when it sends your child to the hospital — or worse — it becomes a legal emergency.
We are Attorney 911. We’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to hold fraternities, sororities, and universities accountable. Rusk County families get the same aggressive representation we’re bringing to Houston.
⚠️ This Happens in Rusk County Too
The same national fraternities that hazed our client in Houston have chapters at universities near Rusk County. The same “traditions” that hospitalized Leonel Bermudez with kidney failure exist in Wisconsin. The same negligence that allowed waterboarding and 500 squats happens right here in Rusk County.
If your child was hazed at:
- A fraternity or sorority near Rusk County
- A sports team at a Rusk County school
- A marching band, ROTC program, or student organization
- Any group that uses abuse as “initiation”
We can help.
💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like — The UH Case That Shows What’s Happening Near Rusk County
Our client, Leonel Bermudez, wasn’t even a student at the University of Houston yet. He was a “ghost rush” — a prospective member expected to transfer. But Pi Kappa Phi wanted him, so they hazed him anyway.
What they did to him:
✔ 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 — physical beating
✔ Forced him to eat until he vomited — then made him keep running
✔ Humiliated him — carried sexual objects, stripped in cold weather
✔ Threatened him — physical punishment if he didn’t comply
The result:
- Rhabdomyolysis — his muscles broke down
- Acute kidney failure — life-threatening
- 3 nights, 4 days in the hospital — fighting for his life
This isn’t tradition. This is torture.
And it’s happening at universities near Rusk County right now.
📰 National Media Coverage of Our $10 Million Hazing Case
Our fight against hazing has been featured in:
| Outlet | Headline |
|---|---|
| ABC13 Houston | Abuse and hazing led to hospitalization of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pledge, lawsuit alleges |
| KHOU 11 | $10 million lawsuit filed against UH, fraternity over hazing allegations |
| Houston Chronicle | UH fraternity hazing lawsuit |
| Houston Public Media | University of Houston, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity sued for $10 million over alleged hazing |
Why this matters to Rusk County families:
- We’re not just talking about hazing — we’re fighting it in court right now
- The same fraternities operate near Rusk County
- The same universities fail to protect students
- We know how to win
🏛️ Who We Sue for Rusk County Hazing Victims
When your child is hazed, everyone who allowed it is responsible. We pursue:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| The local chapter | Organized and conducted the hazing |
| National organization | Knew about hazing culture; failed to supervise |
| University/college | Failed to protect students; often own the property |
| Chapter officers | Leadership responsibility; directed hazing |
| Individual members | Participated in hazing; failed to stop it |
| Alumni/hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes |
| Insurance companies | Pay the settlements |
In our UH case, we’re suing:
- Pi Kappa Phi National
- Beta Nu Chapter
- University of Houston
- UH Board of Regents
- Chapter officers
- Individual members
- A former member and his spouse
Rusk County families get the same comprehensive representation.
💰 What Rusk County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Hazing causes real harm — physically, emotionally, and financially. We pursue:
| Damage Type | Examples for Hazing Victims |
|---|---|
| Medical expenses | Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment |
| Lost wages | Time missed from work or internships |
| Educational impact | Tuition lost, delayed graduation |
| Pain and suffering | Physical pain from hazing injuries |
| Mental anguish | PTSD, anxiety, depression from abuse |
| Punitive damages | To punish egregious conduct and prevent future hazing |
| Permanent disability | If injuries cause long-term health issues |
Precedent cases show hazing verdicts and settlements reach MILLIONS:
- $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State)
- $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (LSU)
- $110+ million — Timothy Piazza (Penn State)
- $4+ million — Adam Oakes (VCU)
Rusk County families can recover the same compensation.
📅 Rusk County Families: Act Now — Time is Running Out
Wisconsin law limits how long you have to sue:
- Personal injury: 3 years from date of injury
- Wrongful death: 3 years from date of death
But don’t wait:
- Evidence disappears
- Witnesses forget
- Organizations destroy records
- Your rights expire
Our client acted immediately — hospitalized November 6, lawsuit filed November 21. This is how you protect your rights.
🛡️ How We Protect Rusk County Hazing Victims
1. Immediate Evidence Preservation
- Secure text messages, social media, photos
- Obtain medical records
- Identify witnesses
- Send preservation letters to defendants
2. Aggressive Legal Action
- File lawsuit quickly
- Pursue all liable parties
- Demand full compensation
- Fight for punitive damages
3. Media and Public Pressure
- Publicize the case to pressure defendants
- Work with legislators on hazing reform
- Protect your child from retaliation
4. Compassionate Client Support
- Bilingual staff (Se habla español)
- 24/7 availability for Rusk County families
- Free consultations
- No upfront costs — we only get paid if you win
🎓 Rusk County Students: You Are Not Alone
Hazing victims often feel:
- Shame — like they should have stopped it
- Fear — of retaliation if they speak out
- Loyalty — to the organization that hurt them
- Confusion — about what constitutes hazing
But you are not to blame. The people who abused you are. The institutions that allowed it are.
What qualifies as hazing in Wisconsin:
- Physical abuse (beatings, paddling, forced exercise)
- Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food items)
- Sleep deprivation
- Psychological torture (humiliation, threats)
- Waterboarding or simulated drowning
- Sexual abuse or assault
- Any activity that creates risk of harm
If you experienced any of these near Rusk County, you have a case.
🏢 Universities Near Rusk County with Greek Life — We’re Watching
Rusk County is served by universities across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. Many have active Greek life programs. We know which fraternities and sororities operate near Rusk County.
Some major institutions with Greek life near Rusk County:
| University | Location | Greek Life Presence |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI (~1 hour) | Multiple fraternities & sororities |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI (~1.5 hours) | Active Greek system |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | River Falls, WI (~2 hours) | Multiple chapters |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Duluth, MN (~2.5 hours) | Large Greek community |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND (~5 hours) | Significant Greek life |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI (~4 hours) | One of largest Greek systems in Midwest |
We track all major national fraternities with chapters near Rusk County:
| Fraternity | Sorority |
|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | Alpha Delta Pi |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | Chi Omega |
| Pi Kappa Alpha | Delta Delta Delta |
| Beta Theta Pi | Kappa Delta |
| Phi Delta Theta | Kappa Kappa Gamma |
| Sigma Chi | Pi Beta Phi |
| Sigma Nu | Sigma Kappa |
| Delta Tau Delta | Zeta Tau Alpha |
To fraternities and sororities operating near Rusk County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters. If you haze students, we will find every liable entity.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Rusk County
1. Get Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked
- Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) may not appear immediately
- Medical records are critical evidence
2. Document Everything
- Take photos of injuries
- Save all text messages, social media, emails
- Write down what happened (date, time, location, who was involved)
- Get names and contact info of witnesses
3. Do NOT Confront the Organization
- They will destroy evidence
- They will intimidate witnesses
- They will try to control the narrative
4. Do NOT Post on Social Media
- Anything you post can be used against you
- Don’t discuss the incident online
5. Call Us Immediately
- 1-888-ATTY-911
- Free consultation for Rusk County families
- We handle all communications with the organization
💬 What Rusk County Parents Are Saying
“We thought it was just ‘college stuff.’ Then our son came home with bruises and couldn’t walk for days. We had no idea it was this bad.” — Rusk County parent
“The fraternity told us not to worry. They said it was normal. But normal shouldn’t send kids to the hospital.” — Rusk County mother
“Our daughter was too scared to tell us what was happening. She thought we’d be mad at her. But she was the victim.” — Rusk County father
We hear you. We believe you. We will fight for you.
🏆 Why Rusk County Families Choose Attorney 911
| Advantage | Why It Matters for Hazing Cases |
|---|---|
| 25+ Years Courtroom Experience | Proven track record in complex litigation |
| Former Insurance Defense Attorneys | Know how defendants will fight back |
| Federal Court Authority | Can pursue cases nationwide |
| Dual-State Bar Admission | Strategic advantage against national organizations |
| Se Habla Español | Bilingual staff serving Rusk County families |
| Nationwide Hazing Expertise | Currently litigating $10M UH hazing case |
| Aggressive Litigation | We don’t back down from powerful institutions |
| Compassionate Service | We treat Rusk County families like family |
Rusk County families get the same elite legal team fighting for justice in Houston.
🔥 The Message to Rusk County Fraternities and Sororities
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and every other fraternity with chapters near Rusk County:
We know you exist. We know your corporate structures. We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements. We know your chapters near Rusk County have the same hazing cultures.
If you haze students in Wisconsin, we will pursue every liable entity.
The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? SHUT DOWN after our lawsuit. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated.
Your chapter could be next.
📞 Rusk County Families: Call Now
Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your legal rights.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Free consultation for Rusk County hazing victims
No upfront costs — we only get paid if you win
We come to Rusk County. For depositions, client meetings, and trials — we travel to you.
Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🛡️ Rusk County Hazing Victims: You Deserve Justice
You trusted these organizations. You wanted to belong. Instead, you were abused.
We see you. We believe you. We will fight for you.
Call now. The first step is free.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
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Serving Rusk County, Wisconsin and nationwide
