Hazing Lawyer in Coahoma County, MS | Attorney 911

Justice for Hazing Victims in Coahoma County and Beyond

Coahoma County families: If your child has been the victim of fraternity hazing, sorority abuse, or any form of dangerous initiation rituals at a college or university near Coahoma County—you are not alone. Attorney 911 is currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston, representing a student hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to perform extreme physical exercises, and subjected to brutal hazing rituals.

This same abuse happens at institutions near Coahoma County. The same fraternities operate in Mississippi. The same universities fail to protect students. And we will fight for Coahoma County families with the same aggressive, data-driven approach that has exposed systemic hazing nationwide.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Coahoma County and Mississippi

Hazing is not “tradition.” It is not “brotherhood.” It is abuse, assault, and sometimes manslaughter. And it happens right here in Mississippi.

What Hazing Looks Like in Coahoma County-Area Schools

Fraternities and sororities with chapters near Coahoma County—including Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, and others—have been involved in multi-million-dollar hazing lawsuits across the country. The same organizations operate at Mississippi universities, including:

• Delta State University (Cleveland, MS)
• University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) (Oxford, MS)
• Mississippi State University (Starkville, MS)
• University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)
• Jackson State University (Jackson, MS)
• Mississippi Valley State University (Itta Bena, MS)

If your child attends or plans to attend any of these schools, they are at risk.

Types of Hazing Reported Near Coahoma County

Hazing isn’t just “a few push-ups.” It includes:

✅ Waterboarding & simulated drowning (as seen in our UH case)
✅ Forced alcohol consumption (leading to alcohol poisoning or death)
✅ Extreme physical punishment (500+ squats, 100+ push-ups, bear crawls, “suicides”)
✅ Forced eating until vomiting (milk, hot dogs, peppercorns, non-food items)
✅ Sleep deprivation (forced to drive fraternity members at all hours)
✅ Psychological torture (hog-tying, carrying sexual objects, public humiliation)
✅ Being struck with wooden paddles or other objects
✅ Sexual abuse & assault (forced nudity, inappropriate touching, worse)

This is not “pledging.” This is torture.

💰 Multi-Million-Dollar Hazing Settlements & Verdicts

Hazing cases win big—because juries and courts recognize the egregious nature of these acts. Recent cases prove that Coahoma County families can and should demand justice.

Coahoma County families: These same results are possible for your child. We know how to win these cases.

⚖️ Mississippi Hazing Laws: What Coahoma County Families Need to Know

Mississippi Hazing Law (Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-105)

Hazing is a criminal offense in Mississippi. It is defined as:

“Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization.”

Penalties in Mississippi:

• Misdemeanor: Up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 fine
• Felony (if serious bodily injury or death occurs): Up to 5 years in prison

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says consent does not matter.

Civil Liability in Mississippi: Who Can Be Sued?

If your child was hazed in Mississippi, you can sue:

✔ The local fraternity/sorority chapter (for organizing the hazing)
✔ The national organization (for failing to supervise and prevent abuse)
✔ The university (for failing to protect students, especially if they own the fraternity house)
✔ Individual members (for direct participation in hazing)
✔ Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster, risk manager)
✔ Alumni or former members (if hazing occurred at their property)

Universities near Coahoma County—including Delta State, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State—have a legal duty to protect students. When they fail, they can be held financially responsible.

🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing: What Coahoma County Parents Must Know

Hazing doesn’t just cause emotional trauma—it can cause life-threatening injuries. Our client in the UH case suffered:

🔴 Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure)
🔴 Acute kidney failure (required 4 days of hospitalization)
🔴 Severe muscle pain & inability to walk
🔴 Brown/dark urine (sign of muscle breakdown)
🔴 High creatine kinase levels (confirms muscle damage)

Other common hazing injuries in Mississippi:

• Alcohol poisoning (can be fatal)
• Traumatic brain injury (from beatings or falls)
• Broken bones & internal bleeding
• Hypothermia or heatstroke (from forced exposure)
• Cardiac arrest (from extreme physical exertion)
• PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicide

If your child shows any of these symptoms after hazing, seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY—and contact us.

📋 What Coahoma County Families Should Do If Their Child Is Hazed

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Do not wait. Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms right away.
• Go to the ER if:
  • Your child has severe muscle pain
  • Their urine is dark brown (sign of muscle breakdown)
  • They can’t walk or move properly
  • They passed out or lost consciousness
  • They vomit repeatedly

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries at all stages
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs)
• Get witness names & contact info (other pledges, friends, bystanders)
• Document everything (dates, times, locations, what was said/done)
• Do NOT delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Alone

• They will try to control the narrative.
• They may destroy evidence.
• They may pressure your child to stay silent.
• Anything your child says can be used against them.

Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

• Call: 📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
• Email: ralph@atty911.com
• Free consultation—we’ll evaluate your case at no cost
• We work on contingency—you pay nothing upfront

The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be.

🎯 Why Coahoma County Families Choose Attorney 911

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

• Right now, we are fighting Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for $10 million on behalf of a student hospitalized with kidney failure.
• We know how to win these cases—because we’re in the fight today.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook

• Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña worked for insurance companies before switching sides to represent victims.
• We know exactly how they will try to minimize or deny your claim.
• We use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation.

3. We Travel to Coahoma County for Your Case

• Based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we serve clients nationwide.
• We will come to Coahoma County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Distance is not a barrier to justice.

4. Federal Court Authority—We Can Sue Anywhere in the U.S.

• Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
• Can pursue federal civil rights claims if hazing involves discrimination or retaliation
• Can sue national fraternities/sororities no matter where they’re headquartered

5. Bilingual Representation (Se Habla Español)

• We serve Spanish-speaking families in Coahoma County without language barriers.
• No need for a translator—we speak your language.

6. Track Record of Multi-Million-Dollar Results

• $10 million in our current hazing case
• Millions recovered for personal injury victims nationwide
• Former BP Texas City explosion litigators—experience with high-stakes cases

7. We Don’t Just Settle—We Fight for Justice

• Many firms pressure clients to accept lowball settlements.
• We take cases to trial if needed to get full justice.
• We don’t back down from powerful institutions.

📢 To Fraternities & Sororities Near Coahoma County: We Are Watching

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, and all others:

We are tracking your chapters in Mississippi. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your history of hazing deaths and hospitalizations.

If your chapter harms a student in Coahoma County or anywhere in Mississippi, we will sue:

• You
• Your national organization
• Your housing corporation
• Your alumni
• Your individual members

We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10 million. Your chapter could be next.

📞 Coahoma County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed—do not wait.

✅ Free case evaluation (no obligation)
✅ $0 upfront costs (we work on contingency)
✅ Available 24/7 for Coahoma County hazing emergencies
✅ We come to you—travel to Coahoma County for meetings

📞 Call: 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

🌐 Website: attorney911.com

Justice for Coahoma County hazing victims starts with one call.

🔥 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Coahoma County Families

1. My child was hazed but doesn’t want to sue. Should we still contact a lawyer?

Yes. Even if your child doesn’t want to sue, we can:

• Preserve evidence in case they change their mind
• Send preservation letters to prevent evidence destruction
• Advise on safety (should they stay in the organization?)
• Protect against retaliation (many victims fear backlash)

2. What if the hazing happened off-campus? Can we still sue?

Yes. Mississippi hazing law applies on or off campus. If hazing occurred at a private home, we can sue:

• The fraternity/sorority
• The homeowner (premises liability)
• The individuals who participated

3. How much is my Coahoma County hazing case worth?

Every case is different, but factors that increase value include:
✔ Severity of injuries (hospitalization, surgery, permanent damage)
✔ Egregious conduct (waterboarding, forced drinking, extreme physical abuse)
✔ University involvement (did they know and fail to act?)
✔ Prior incidents (has this happened before at the same chapter?)
✔ Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)

Recent hazing cases have settled for $4 million to $110 million.

4. What if my child was drinking? Will that hurt the case?

No. Mississippi law says consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child drank voluntarily:

• Peer pressure negates true consent
• Threats of expulsion create duress
• Forced consumption (e.g., “drink this or you’re out”) is illegal

5. How long do we have to file a lawsuit in Mississippi?

Mississippi has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. However:

• Evidence disappears quickly (texts, photos, witnesses forget)
• Fraternities destroy records after incidents
• The sooner you act, the stronger your case

Contact us immediately—don’t wait until it’s too late.

6. Can we sue the university even if they didn’t directly participate?

Yes. Universities can be liable for:

• Failing to supervise Greek life
• Ignoring prior hazing incidents
• Allowing dangerous conditions in fraternity/sorority houses
• Not enforcing their own anti-hazing policies

In our UH case, we are suing the university because they owned the fraternity house where the hazing occurred.

7. What if the fraternity offers my child money to stay quiet?

Do NOT accept any settlement without consulting a lawyer.

• First offers are always lowballs.
• Signing a settlement waives your right to sue.
• We can negotiate a fair amount—often 10x more than their first offer.

8. Will my child have to testify in court?

Most cases settle without trial. However, if the case goes to court:

• Your child may need to give a deposition (sworn testimony)
• They may need to testify at trial (rare, but possible)
• We prepare our clients thoroughly to ensure they’re comfortable

9. How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?

Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, meaning:

• You pay $0 to hire us
• We only get paid if we win your case
• Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict (typically 33-40%)

If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.

10. Can you help if the hazing happened at a school outside Mississippi?

Yes. We represent hazing victims nationwide, including:

• Texas (UT Austin, Texas A&M, Baylor, etc.)
• Louisiana (LSU, Tulane, etc.)
• Alabama (University of Alabama, Auburn, etc.)
• Tennessee (University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt, etc.)
• Arkansas (University of Arkansas, etc.)

Federal court authority allows us to sue anywhere in the U.S.

🏆 Coahoma County Families: You Deserve Justice

Hazing is not a rite of passage. It is not harmless fun. It is abuse, assault, and sometimes murder.

If your child has been hazed in Coahoma County or anywhere in Mississippi, we will fight for you.

✅ $10 million hazing lawsuit experience (we’re fighting this battle right now)
✅ Former insurance defense attorneys (we know how they’ll try to cheat you)
✅ Federal court authority (we can sue national organizations anywhere)
✅ Bilingual representation (Se Habla Español)
✅ $0 upfront costs (we only get paid if you win)

The time to act is NOW.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 Email ralph@atty911.com

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Attorney 911: Fighting for Coahoma County hazing victims—because enough is enough.