🛡️ Attorney 911 — Hazing Victim Legal Representation for Brown County, South Dakota

🚨 If Your Child Was Hazed in Brown County, We Can Help — No Matter Where You Are

Brown County families: We know how devastating it is when your child is hazed. You trusted the university. You trusted the fraternity or sorority. You trusted they would keep your child safe.

But that trust was betrayed.

We are Attorney 911 — a Texas-based personal injury and hazing litigation firm with offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. While we are not located in Brown County, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including families in South Dakota. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. A young man was waterboarded. He was forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down. He ended up in the hospital with kidney failure.

This is not “tradition.” This is not “brotherhood.” This is abuse. And it happens in Brown County too.

🏫 Hazing in Brown County: What Families Need to Know

Brown County is home to Northern State University (NSU), a public university with a vibrant campus community. Like many universities across America, NSU has active Greek life organizations — fraternities and sororities that play a significant role in student life.

But with Greek life comes risk.

National fraternities like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and others have chapters at universities near Brown County. These same organizations have been involved in hazing deaths and serious injuries nationwide — including the case we’re fighting right now in Texas.

Brown County Parents: Your Child Could Be at Risk

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority at Northern State University or any school near Brown County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston. The same “traditions” exist. The same national organizations operate. The same culture of secrecy and abuse persists.

Hazing doesn’t stop at state lines.

🔥 The Hazing Crisis in America — And Why Brown County Families Are at Risk

What Is Hazing?

Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them — regardless of whether the person consents.

Common hazing activities include:

• Physical abuse: Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
• Forced consumption: Alcohol, food, or other substances until vomiting
• Psychological torture: Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation
• Sexual abuse: Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
• Dangerous stunts: Blindfolded activities, extreme exposure to heat or cold

These are not pranks. These are not “initiation rituals.” These are crimes.

Hazing Statistics: The Reality in America

• 55% of college students involved in clubs, teams, and organizations experience hazing
• 40% of student athletes report being hazed
• Since 2000, there has been at least one hazing death per year in the United States
• 95% of hazing victims do not report it due to fear, shame, or loyalty to the group
• Hazing occurs in fraternities, sororities, sports teams, marching bands, ROTC, and other student organizations

Brown County families: These statistics are not just numbers. They represent real students — real children — who were hurt or killed because institutions failed to protect them.

💰 Hazing Costs Millions — We Have the Receipts

Hazing isn’t just morally wrong — it’s legally actionable. Universities and fraternities have paid millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts when they fail to stop hazing.

Recent Hazing Verdicts and Settlements

Brown County families: These cases prove that hazing victims can and do win. The same legal strategies apply to your case — no matter where the hazing occurred.

🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing — What Brown County Parents Need to Watch For

Hazing can cause serious, life-threatening injuries. Some injuries appear immediately. Others may take days or weeks to manifest.

Immediate Hazing Injuries

Delayed-Onset Injuries

Brown County parents: If your child shows any of these symptoms after joining a fraternity, sorority, or other student organization, seek medical attention immediately. Then, contact an attorney — evidence disappears quickly, and you have a limited time to take legal action.

⚖️ Legal Rights for Brown County Hazing Victims

South Dakota Hazing Laws

South Dakota has strong anti-hazing laws designed to protect students. Under South Dakota Codified Laws § 13-32-10 to 13-32-12, hazing is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $2,000 fine.

Definition of Hazing in South Dakota:

Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person, whether individually or in concert with others, against a student in connection with pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization which is affiliated with an educational institution, and which is intended to have the effect of, or should reasonably be expected to have the effect of, humiliating, degrading, abusing, endangering, or injuring the student.

Key Points for Brown County Families:

1. Consent is not a defense — Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.
2. Organizations can be held liable — Fraternities, sororities, and universities can be sued for failing to prevent hazing.
3. Individuals face criminal charges — Chapter officers and members who participate in or allow hazing can be prosecuted.
4. Universities have a duty to protect students — If Northern State University or another school near Brown County fails to stop hazing, they can be held legally responsible.

Civil Lawsuits: Holding Institutions Accountable

In addition to criminal charges, hazing victims and their families can file civil lawsuits to recover compensation for:

Brown County families: Civil lawsuits send a powerful message. They force institutions to change their culture and prevent future hazing.

🎯 Who Is Liable for Hazing in Brown County?

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

Brown County families: In our current case, we are suing 10 defendants, including the national fraternity, the local chapter, the university, and multiple individuals. We will pursue every liable party in your case too.

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

If your child tells you they’ve been hazed — or if you suspect hazing — take these steps immediately:

Step 1: Ensure Safety

• Remove your child from the dangerous situation
• Seek medical attention immediately — even if injuries seem minor
• Document all injuries with photos

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

• Save all communications: Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchat/Instagram DMs, emails
• Take screenshots of any social media posts about hazing
• Document witness names and contact information
• Photograph injuries at all stages of healing
• Save clothing or objects used in hazing (e.g., paddles, restraints)

Step 3: Report the Incident

• File a police report — Hazing is a crime in South Dakota
• Report to the university — Northern State University has a duty to investigate
• Report to the national organization — If the hazing occurred in a fraternity or sorority, report it to their national headquarters

Step 4: Do NOT Talk to the Organization Alone

• Do not confront the fraternity/sorority without legal counsel
• Do not sign any documents from the organization or university
• Do not give a statement to the organization’s insurance company or lawyers

Step 5: Contact an Attorney Immediately

• Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation
• We serve Brown County families nationwide — distance is not a barrier
• We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case

🏆 Why Brown County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Currently Litigating a $10 Million Hazing Case

We are actively fighting a 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.

Brown County families: You get the same aggressive representation we’re providing in this case.

2. We Have Decades of Litigation Experience

• Ralph Manginello: 25+ years of trial experience; former insurance defense attorney
• Lupe Pena: 12+ years of litigation experience; former national defense firm attorney
• Combined: 37+ years of legal experience fighting for victims

We know how the other side thinks — and we know how to win.

3. We Are Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both Ralph and Lupe have worked for insurance companies and large corporate defendants. We know their playbook. We know their tactics. We know how they try to minimize claims.

Now, we use that knowledge to fight for victims.

4. We Have Federal Court Authority

We are admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas. This allows us to pursue hazing cases in federal court — a strategic advantage when suing national organizations.

5. We Are Dual-State Barred

• Texas AND New York bar licenses
• Strategic advantage for cases involving national fraternities/sororities headquartered in New York or other states

6. We Travel to Brown County for Your Case

• We come to Brown County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
• We offer video consultations for Brown County families who cannot travel
• Distance is not a barrier to justice

7. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront

• No upfront fees — you pay nothing to hire us
• No hourly billing — we don’t charge by the hour
• We only get paid if we win — our fee comes from your settlement or verdict
• If we lose, you owe us nothing

Brown County families: We take the financial risk so you can focus on healing.

8. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español

• Bilingual staff available
• Consultations available in Spanish
• No language barriers to justice

9. We Have a Proven Track Record

• Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases
• BP Texas City explosion litigation — mass tort experience
• Hundreds of cases won by exposing flawed evidence
• Google 4.9 stars — 250+ client reviews

10. We Care About Brown County Families

We see your child as a person — not a paycheck. We fight hard because we truly care. We’ve seen what fraternities do to kids. We’re fighting to stop it.

📞 Brown County Families: Call Us Now — Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed at Northern State University or any school near Brown County, call Attorney 911 immediately.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911

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We are available 24/7 for Brown County hazing emergencies.

We serve Brown County families nationwide — distance is not a barrier.

We work on contingency — $0 upfront, $0 unless we win.

🚨 Don’t Wait — Evidence Disappears Fast

Hazing victims often delay reporting due to:

• Shame and embarrassment
• Fear of social retaliation
• Loyalty to the organization
• Not recognizing it as hazing
• Pressure from members to stay quiet

But the clock is ticking.

• South Dakota has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases
• Evidence disappears quickly — texts get deleted, witnesses forget, organizations destroy records
• The longer you wait, the harder it is to build a strong case

Brown County families: Call us today. We will fight for you.

🔥 Our Message to Fraternities Operating Near Brown County

To the fraternities and sororities at Northern State University and across South Dakota:

We are watching.

The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma — if your chapter operates near Brown County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.

We track your house corporations. We know your insurance structures. We know your documented history of hazing deaths and injuries.

If your Brown County chapter harms students, we will pursue every liable entity.

We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.

🏛️ Our Message to Universities Near Brown County

To Northern State University and other institutions in South Dakota:

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

You have the power to regulate Greek life. You have the power to inspect fraternity and sorority houses. You have the power to suspend or expel organizations that haze.

If you fail to act, you will be held accountable.

We are coming for every university that turns a blind eye to hazing. Act now — or face the same accountability as UH.

📢 Brown County Parents: You Are Not Alone

We know how overwhelming this is. We know how betrayed you feel. We know how scared your child is.

But you are not alone.

We are here to fight for you. We are here to hold the people who hurt your child accountable. We are here to make sure this never happens to another Brown County family.

Call us today. Let’s bring them to justice.

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