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February 23, 2026 12 min read
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🚨 Hazing Lawyers Serving Brown County, Nebraska – Attorney 911

Justice for Hazing Victims in Brown County and Across Nebraska

If your child has been the victim of hazing at a college, university, or Greek organization in Brown County, Nebraska, you are not alone. Hazing is not tradition—it’s abuse. And it’s illegal.

At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against a national fraternity and university after a student was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from extreme physical abuse. The same fraternities that operate in Houston have chapters near Brown County, Nebraska. The same negligence that allowed this to happen in Texas exists at Nebraska institutions.

Brown County families deserve the same aggressive legal representation we provide nationwide.

📍 Hazing in Brown County, Nebraska: The Reality

Brown County is home to Wayne State College, a public university with active Greek life. Nearby institutions like University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), Chadron State College, and Northeast Community College also have fraternity and sorority chapters.

The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths and lawsuits nationwide—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE), Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike), Beta Theta Pi, and others—have chapters at Nebraska universities.

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Brown County or anywhere in Nebraska, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client.

This could happen in Nebraska. It may have already happened to your child.

🚑 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Nebraska)

Hazing includes any activity that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization.

Examples of Hazing in Nebraska:

Physical Abuse – Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
Forced Consumption – Alcohol (binge drinking), food (eating until vomiting), non-food substances
Sleep Deprivation – Forced late nights, early mornings, disrupted sleep
Psychological Torture – Humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse, threats
Sexual Abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
Waterboarding/Simulated Drowning – (Yes, this happens—our client was waterboarded with a garden hose)
Exposure – Forced to endure extreme cold or heat
Servitude – Forced cleaning, errands, or driving for members

Nebraska Law (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-311.06) makes hazing a crime. Consent is not a defense.

💔 The Medical Consequences of Hazing in Nebraska

Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars—it can cause life-threatening injuries, including:

🔴 Rhabdomyolysis – Muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure (our client suffered this)
🔴 Acute Alcohol Poisoning – Can be fatal (multiple hazing deaths nationwide)
🔴 Traumatic Brain Injury – From beatings or falls
🔴 Hypothermia/Hyperthermia – From exposure to extreme temperatures
🔴 Cardiac Arrest – From extreme physical exertion
🔴 PTSD, Anxiety, Depression – Long-term psychological damage
🔴 Death – At least one hazing death has occurred every year since 2000 in the U.S.

If your child was hazed in Nebraska, they may be suffering in silence. Many victims don’t report due to shame, fear of retaliation, or loyalty to the group.

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Nebraska?

When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held legally responsible, including:

Defendant Why They’re Liable Nebraska Application
Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter Directly organized and conducted hazing Chapters at UNL, Wayne State, Chadron State, etc.
National Organization Failed to supervise, enforce anti-hazing policies Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, Pike, etc. have Nebraska chapters
University/College Failed to prevent hazing despite having authority UNL, Wayne State, Chadron State, Northeast CC
Housing Corporation Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred Fraternity/sorority houses near Brown County
Individual Members Participated in or failed to stop hazing Chapter officers, pledgemasters, active members
Alumni/Advisors Enabled or ignored hazing Former members who hosted hazing events

We sue ALL responsible parties to maximize compensation for Nebraska victims.

💰 What Is a Nebraska Hazing Case Worth?

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

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

Nebraska hazing victims can recover compensation for:
Medical bills (past and future)
Lost wages (if hazing affected employment)
Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)

We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.

🗓️ Nebraska Hazing Statute of Limitations

⚠️ You have a limited time to take legal action.

  • Personal Injury: 4 years from the date of injury (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207)
  • Wrongful Death: 2 years from the date of death (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-810)

Evidence disappears quickly. Witnesses forget. Don’t wait—contact us today.

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Nebraska

If your child has been a victim of hazing in Brown County or anywhere in Nebraska, take these steps immediately:

1️⃣ Seek Medical Attention

  • Even if injuries seem minor, get checked—some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) may not appear immediately.
  • Document everything—medical records are critical evidence.

2️⃣ Preserve Evidence

  • Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails).
  • Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, or any physical evidence.
  • Get witness names and contact info—other pledges may have seen what happened.

3️⃣ Do NOT Confront the Organization Alone

  • Do not talk to the fraternity/sorority, university, or their lawyers without legal representation.
  • Do not sign anything from the organization.
  • Do not post about the incident on social media.

4️⃣ Report to Authorities (If Safe)

  • Consider filing a police report (hazing is a crime in Nebraska).
  • Report to the university’s Title IX office (if applicable).

5️⃣ Contact a Nebraska Hazing Lawyer Immediately

  • Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.
  • We serve hazing victims nationwide, including Nebraska.
  • We offer video consultations and will travel to Brown County for your case.

🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Nebraska Hazing Case?

1️⃣ We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

  • We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
  • Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure.
  • We know how to build these cases—and we know how to win.

2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

  • Both of our attorneys worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
  • We know exactly how they try to minimize or deny claims.
  • We use that insider knowledge to maximize compensation for Nebraska victims.

3️⃣ Nationwide Reach – Serving Nebraska Hazing Victims

  • Based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we serve clients nationwide.
  • Federal court authority – Can pursue cases in Nebraska federal courts.
  • We travel to Nebraska for depositions, trials, and client meetings.
  • Video consultations available for Nebraska families.

4️⃣ Proven Results in High-Stakes Cases

  • BP Texas City Explosion – Mass tort litigation against BP (15 deaths, 180+ injuries).
  • $10M Hazing Lawsuit – Currently fighting Pi Kappa Phi and UH.
  • Multi-Million Dollar Settlements – For car accidents, trucking crashes, wrongful death, and more.

5️⃣ We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español

  • Many hazing victims in Nebraska are first-generation or international students.
  • We provide bilingual legal services to ensure no language barriers.

6️⃣ No Upfront Costs – You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

  • Contingency fee – We only get paid if you win.
  • No hourly fees, no retainers – Nebraska families can fight powerful institutions without financial risk.

📞 Nebraska Hazing Victims: Call Us Now

If your child has been hazed in Nebraska, time is critical.

Free, confidential consultation
No obligation – we’ll explain your legal options
Serving Brown County, Wayne, Lincoln, Chadron, and all of Nebraska
Available 24/7 – 1-888-ATTY-911

Don’t let the fraternity, sorority, or university silence your child. Hold them accountable.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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🔥 Fraternities Near Brown County, Nebraska: We Are Watching

To the fraternities operating at Wayne State College, UNL, Chadron State College, and other Nebraska institutions:

We know who you are.
We know your corporate structures.
We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements.

If your chapter hazes students in Nebraska, we will find every liable entity—your national organization, your housing corporation, your alumni, and your individual members.

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter that hospitalized our client? Shut down.
The fraternity president? Personally liable for $6.5 million in another case.

Your chapter could be next.

📢 Nebraska Universities: The Time to Act Is Now

To the administrators at Wayne State College, UNL, Chadron State College, and other Nebraska institutions:

The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.

  • You know hazing happens in Greek life.
  • You have the power to stop it.
  • You own the fraternity houses where hazing occurs.
  • You collect tuition from students you fail to protect.

Act now—or face the same accountability.

💔 To Nebraska Parents: We See Your Child as a Person, Not a Paycheck

We know what’s at stake when your child is hazed.

  • The fear of retaliation.
  • The shame of speaking out.
  • The loyalty to an organization that betrayed them.

We see your child as a person—not a case number, not a paycheck.

We will fight for them with the same passion we’re bringing to our $10 million hazing lawsuit.

If your child was hazed in Nebraska, call us. We’re ready to fight for you.

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

🏆 Attorney 911 – Nebraska’s Hazing Lawyers

Fighting for Justice. Protecting Victims. Holding Institutions Accountable.

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