🛡️ Hazing Victims in Custer County, Nebraska: Your Legal Rights & How We Can Help

You didn’t deserve this. What happened to you wasn’t “tradition.” It wasn’t “brotherhood.” It was abuse. And you have the right to hold those responsible accountable — no matter where you are in Custer County.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. And we’re ready to fight for Custer County families just like we’re fighting for our client who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure.

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization in Custer County — we can help.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Custer County & Nebraska

Hazing isn’t just happening in big cities or at major universities. It happens right here in Custer County — at colleges, high schools, and organizations where adults should be protecting students, not harming them.

Hazing in Custer County: What We Know

• Fraternities and sororities operate at colleges near Custer County, including the University of Nebraska system and smaller regional colleges.
• Sports teams, marching bands, ROTC, and clubs across Nebraska have documented hazing incidents.
• The same national organizations that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths operate chapters near Custer County.
• Universities and schools in Nebraska have the same duty to protect students — and the same liability when they fail.
• Custer County families deserve the same aggressive representation we provide in Houston.

This isn’t just happening elsewhere. It’s happening here. And it needs to stop.

⚠️ What Counts as Hazing in Nebraska?

Nebraska law defines hazing as any activity that:

• Endangers the physical or mental health or safety of a student
• Involves physical brutality (beatings, paddling, branding)
• Involves forced consumption of alcohol, food, or other substances
• Involves sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, or extreme physical exertion
• Involves psychological abuse, humiliation, or degradation

Examples of hazing we’ve seen in Nebraska and nationwide:

• Forced alcohol consumption leading to alcohol poisoning
• Extreme physical exercise causing rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure
• Waterboarding or simulated drowning
• Beating with wooden paddles or other objects
• Sleep deprivation and late-night activities causing exhaustion
• Sexual humiliation or assault
• Isolation, threats, and intimidation

If any of these happened to you or your child in Custer County, you have a legal case.

💔 The Reality of Hazing: It’s Not “Harmless Fun”

Hazing isn’t a prank. It’s not a rite of passage. It’s abuse — and it can cause lifelong harm.

Physical Consequences of Hazing

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) — can lead to kidney failure and death
• Alcohol poisoning — can cause coma or death
• Traumatic brain injuries — from beatings or falls
• Broken bones, burns, and internal injuries
• Hypothermia or heat stroke — from exposure
• Sexual assault injuries

Psychological Consequences of Hazing

• PTSD — flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety
• Depression — feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness
• Anxiety — fear of social situations, panic attacks
• Suicidal ideation — hazing victims are at higher risk
• Trust issues — difficulty forming healthy relationships
• Academic decline — inability to focus, dropping out

This isn’t just “part of the experience.” It’s trauma — and it deserves justice.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Custer County Hazing Victim

1. You Can Sue for Money Damages

Even if the hazing didn’t result in death, you can still sue for:

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Therapy and mental health treatment
• Lost wages (if you missed work or lost a job)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
• Punitive damages (to punish the wrongdoers)

In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million for a hazing victim who survived but suffered serious injuries. Similar results are possible for Custer County victims.

2. You Can Hold Multiple Parties Accountable

In hazing cases, more than one party is usually responsible. We can sue:

• The local fraternity/sorority chapter (the individuals who hazed you)
• The national organization (they’re supposed to supervise their chapters)
• The university or school (they have a duty to protect students)
• Individual members (the people who directly participated)

In our current case, we’re suing:
✅ Pi Kappa Phi National
✅ The local chapter
✅ The University of Houston (they owned the fraternity house)
✅ Individual members

3. Consent Is NOT a Defense in Nebraska

Some organizations will argue: “They agreed to participate. They knew the risks.”

Nebraska law says: CONSENT DOES NOT MATTER.

Even if you “agreed” to participate, you cannot consent to being hazed. The law recognizes that peer pressure, fear of retaliation, and social coercion mean true consent is impossible.

4. You Have Time — But Not Much

• Nebraska’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 4 years from the date of injury.
• For minors, the clock may not start until they turn 19.
• For wrongful death, the clock starts at the date of death.

But don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Organizations destroy records. The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

🏢 Who Is Liable for Hazing in Custer County?

1. The Fraternity or Sorority Chapter

• They directly organized and conducted the hazing.
• They knew (or should have known) it was dangerous.
• They failed to stop it.

2. The National Organization

• They’re supposed to supervise their chapters.
• They knew about prior hazing incidents (in our case, Pi Kappa Phi had a death in 2017 and did nothing).
• They failed to enforce their own anti-hazing policies.

3. The University or School

• They have a duty to protect students.
• They often own or control the property where hazing occurs.
• They have the power to regulate or shut down dangerous organizations.
• If they knew (or should have known) about hazing and did nothing, they’re liable.

4. Individual Members

• The people who directly participated in hazing can be sued personally.
• The chapter president, pledgemaster, and officers have leadership responsibility.
• Even regular members who participated can be held accountable.

In our current case, we’re suing all of these parties — and we’ll do the same for Custer County victims.

💰 How Much Is a Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases can result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have received:

Our current case is seeking $10 million — and we believe that’s a fair number for what our client endured. Custer County victims deserve the same level of compensation.

What Affects the Value of Your Case?

• Severity of injuries (hospitalization, surgery, permanent damage)
• Psychological harm (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
• Egregiousness of conduct (waterboarding, forced alcohol, physical abuse)
• Pattern of abuse (was this a one-time incident, or part of a culture?)
• Institutional knowledge (did the university or national organization know about prior hazing?)
• Attempts to cover up (did they destroy evidence or intimidate witnesses?)

The more serious the case, the higher the potential value.

📋 What Should You Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Custer County?

Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t show symptoms right away.
• Medical records create evidence for your case.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries at all stages of healing.
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails).
• Get witness names and contact info (other pledges, bystanders).
• Keep all documents (pledge manuals, schedules, rules given to you).
• Do not delete anything — even if it’s embarrassing.

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer

• The fraternity, sorority, or university will try to control the narrative.
• They may ask you to sign something — don’t.
• They may try to get you to admit fault — don’t.
• Anything you say can be used against you.

Step 4: Do NOT Post on Social Media

• Do not post about the incident.
• Do not post about being “fine” or “okay.”
• Do not post party photos or anything that could be used to claim you weren’t really hurt.
• Social media posts can destroy your case.

Step 5: Contact an Attorney Immediately

• Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation.
• We’ll evaluate your case and explain your options.
• We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.

🏥 What If Your Child Was Hospitalized from Hazing?

If your child was hospitalized — especially with rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, or other serious conditions — your case is even stronger.

Medical evidence is the most powerful evidence in a hazing case.

If Your Child Was Hospitalized:

• Get a copy of the hospital records (we can help with this).
• Document everything — how long they were in the hospital, treatments received, follow-up care needed.
• Keep all medical bills — these will be part of your damages.
• Follow all doctor’s orders — insurance companies will argue you weren’t really hurt if you don’t.

In our current case, our client was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. We’re using his medical records to prove the severity of the hazing.

🎓 What If Your Child Dropped Out of School Because of Hazing?

Hazing doesn’t just cause physical and emotional harm — it can derail your child’s education and future.

Educational Damages You Can Recover:

• Tuition and fees for the semester disrupted
• Lost scholarships (if hazing caused academic decline)
• Delayed graduation (additional tuition, lost earning potential)
• Transfer costs (if your child had to switch schools)
• Therapy for academic anxiety (if hazing caused fear of returning to school)

In our current case, our client was a transfer student who hadn’t even enrolled at UH yet. The fraternity hazed him before he was even a student — showing their reckless disregard for safety.

📞 Why Custer County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Case

• We know how to build these cases from the ground up.
• We know how to hold institutions accountable.
• We know how to win.

2. We Have the Experience to Take on Big Institutions

• 25+ years of litigation experience (Ralph Manginello)
• Former insurance defense attorneys — we know their playbook
• Federal court admission — we can pursue cases nationwide
• Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York) — strategic advantage

3. We Understand the Unique Challenges of Hazing Cases

• Fear of retaliation — we protect our clients
• Shame and embarrassment — we provide compassionate support
• Institutional power — we level the playing field
• Complex liability — we sue everyone responsible

4. We Work on Contingency — No Upfront Costs

• You pay nothing to hire us.
• We only get paid if we win your case.
• No hourly fees, no retainers.
• We take the risk so you don’t have to.

5. We Serve Custer County Families — No Matter Where You Are

• Video consultations — meet with us remotely
• We travel to Custer County — for depositions, meetings, and trials
• Federal court authority — we can pursue your case in federal jurisdiction
• We’ve handled cases nationwide — including hazing cases

6. We Have a Proven Track Record of Results

⭐ Google Rating: 4.9 Stars (250+ Reviews)
⭐ Millions recovered for personal injury victims
⭐ Successful hazing litigation experience
⭐ Aggressive representation that gets results

🔥 Our Message to Fraternities and Universities in Custer County

To the fraternities and sororities operating near Custer County:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If your members haze students, we will pursue every liable entity. We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH. Your chapter could be next.

To the universities and schools in Custer County:

You have a duty to protect your students. If you knew (or should have known) about hazing and did nothing, you will be held accountable. The University of Houston is facing a $10 million lawsuit because they owned the fraternity house where a student was waterboarded. The same liability applies to you.

To the national organizations:

You can’t claim ignorance. You’ve had years to fix your hazing culture. Andrew Coffey died in 2017. Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized in 2025. Enough is enough. We will hold you accountable — chapter by chapter, lawsuit by lawsuit.

📞 Custer County Families: Call Us Now

If your child was hazed in Custer County, you don’t have to suffer in silence. You don’t have to let them get away with it.

Call us now for a free, confidential consultation:

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

We serve hazing victims in Custer County and nationwide. We will fight for you.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Custer County Families

Q: My child was hazed, but they don’t want to sue. Should we still call you?

A: Yes. Even if your child isn’t ready to sue, we can:

• Explain their legal rights
• Help preserve evidence
• Advise on reporting the incident
• Be a resource if they change their mind

Q: The fraternity said this was “just tradition.” Is that a defense?

A: No. “Tradition” is not a legal defense. Hazing is illegal in Nebraska, and consent is not a defense. If it was dangerous, humiliating, or harmful — it was hazing.

Q: The university said they didn’t know about the hazing. Can they still be liable?

A: Yes. Universities have a duty to protect students. If they should have known about hazing (because of prior incidents, complaints, or the culture of Greek life), they can be held liable for failing to act.

Q: My child is afraid of retaliation. How can you protect them?

A: We take retaliation very seriously. We can:

• Advise on reporting the incident anonymously
• Help file Title IX complaints
• Document any retaliation
• Include anti-retaliation provisions in settlements

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?

A: In Nebraska, you generally have 4 years from the date of injury. But don’t wait — evidence disappears, and your case gets weaker over time.

Q: We can’t afford a lawyer. How much does this cost?

A: You pay nothing upfront. We work on contingency — we only get paid if we win your case. Our fee comes out of the settlement or verdict, so there’s no financial risk to you.

Q: My child was hazed at a high school in Custer County. Can you help?

A: Yes. Hazing happens at high schools too — especially in sports, marching bands, and clubs. We can help high school hazing victims in Custer County.

Q: What if my child was hazed at a school outside Custer County?

A: We can still help. We serve hazing victims nationwide, including in Nebraska. We have federal court authority and can pursue cases anywhere in the U.S.

Q: The fraternity offered my child money to stay quiet. Should they accept it?

A: No. Never accept a settlement or sign anything without talking to a lawyer first. These offers are usually lowball amounts that don’t cover the full extent of your damages. We can negotiate a fair settlement that truly compensates your child.

📢 Custer County: It’s Time to End Hazing

Hazing has no place in Custer County. It has no place in Nebraska. It has no place in America.

To the students being hazed:
You are not alone. What’s happening to you is not your fault. You have the right to be safe. You have the right to seek justice.

To the parents of hazing victims:
Your child trusted these people. They trusted the organization. They trusted the school. That trust was betrayed. We can help you hold the wrongdoers accountable.

To the schools and universities in Custer County:
You have the power to stop this. You have the duty to protect your students. If you don’t act, we will.

To the fraternities and sororities:
Your “traditions” are not an excuse for abuse. If you don’t change your culture, we will change it for you — in court.

🚨 Custer County Families: Act Now

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

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now
📧 Email ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit attorney911.com

We’re ready to fight for Custer County. Are you ready to fight back?

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