Hazing Injury Lawyers in Oconee County, GA – Protecting Students & Families

Oconee County Parents: Your Child Could Be Next

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s torture. It’s assault. And in far too many cases, it’s deadly.

Right now, in Oconee County, Georgia, and at universities across America, fraternities, sororities, and student organizations are subjecting young people to waterboarding, forced alcohol consumption, extreme physical punishment, and psychological abuse—all under the guise of “initiation.”

This isn’t happening somewhere else. It’s happening here.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from forced exercise, waterboarding, and beatings. The same fraternities operate in Oconee County. The same “traditions” exist at nearby universities. And the same negligence is putting your child at risk.

If your child has been hazed in Oconee County, we can help.

🚨 What Hazing Really Looks Like in Oconee County

Hazing isn’t just a few push-ups or a silly prank. In our current case, a student was:

✅ Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✅ Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
✅ Struck with wooden paddles
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in his own vomit
✅ Hog-tied face-down on a table for over an hour (another pledge)
✅ Threatened with expulsion if he refused
✅ Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure

This isn’t just hazing. It’s torture.

And it’s happening right now at universities near Oconee County, including:

• University of Georgia (UGA) – Athens, GA (~30 min from Oconee County)
• Georgia Tech – Atlanta, GA (~1.5 hours from Oconee County)
• Emory University – Atlanta, GA (~1.5 hours from Oconee County)
• Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA (~1.5 hours from Oconee County)
• Kennesaw State University – Kennesaw, GA (~1.5 hours from Oconee County)
• University of North Georgia – Dahlonega, GA (~1.5 hours from Oconee County)

The same fraternities that hazed our client in Texas have active chapters at these schools—including Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and others.

💔 Why Oconee County Families Are at Risk

1. Universities Know Hazing Happens—And Do Nothing

In our case, the University of Houston owned the fraternity house where the abuse occurred. They had full control over the property. They had the power to inspect, regulate, and shut it down. But they did nothing—even after a 2017 hazing incident at another fraternity on their campus.

Universities near Oconee County have the same power—and the same negligence.

2. National Fraternities Enable the Abuse

Pi Kappa Phi’s national headquarters knew about a “hazing crisis” in their organization. They failed to enforce their own anti-hazing policies. And when a student died in 2017 (Andrew Coffey at Florida State), they had 8 years to fix their culture—but they didn’t.

The same national organizations operate near Oconee County. They know what’s happening in their chapters. And they’re not stopping it.

3. Consent Is NOT a Defense Under Georgia Law

Some fraternities will argue: “He agreed to participate. He knew the risks.”

Georgia law says otherwise.

Under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-61 (Georgia’s hazing law), consent is not a defense. Even if a student “agrees” to hazing, the organization and individuals can still be held criminally and civilly liable.

4. Hazing Can Cause Permanent Damage—Or Death

Our client survived, but many don’t. Hazing can lead to:

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown → kidney failure)
• Alcohol poisoning (forced drinking → death)
• Traumatic brain injury (from beatings or falls)
• Heatstroke or hypothermia (from extreme physical exertion)
• PTSD, anxiety, and depression (long-term psychological trauma)
• Suicide (from shame, humiliation, or fear)

This isn’t just a “college experience.” It’s a life-altering—or life-ending—trauma.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as an Oconee County Hazing Victim

If your child has been hazed in Oconee County or at a nearby university, you may be entitled to compensation for:

In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million. That’s not just compensation—it’s a message to fraternities, sororities, and universities that hazing will not be tolerated.

🔍 Who Can Be Held Liable in an Oconee County Hazing Case?

Hazing isn’t just the fault of a few “bad apples.” Everyone who enabled or ignored the abuse can be held accountable.

1. The Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter

• Directly organized and conducted the hazing
• Failed to stop abusive “traditions”
• Can be sued as an organization

2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• Knew about hazing risks (some have prior deaths)
• Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies
• Can be sued for negligent supervision

3. The University

• Often owns or controls fraternity/sorority houses
• Has power to regulate Greek life but fails to do so
• Can be sued for premises liability and negligent oversight

4. Individual Members & Officers

• Chapter president, pledgemaster, active members
• Can be sued personally for assault, battery, and hazing
• May face criminal charges under Georgia law

5. Alumni & Housing Corporations

• Some hazing occurs at off-campus alumni homes
• Can be sued for premises liability if they allowed abuse on their property

In our current case, we’re suing:
✅ Pi Kappa Phi National
✅ The local UH chapter
✅ The University of Houston (for owning the fraternity house)
✅ Individual fraternity members and officers
✅ A former member and his spouse (for hosting hazing at their home)

📋 What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Oconee County

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and internal injuries can be life-threatening.
• Medical records are critical evidence.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
• Save all text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, and social media posts.
• Get names and contact info of witnesses.
• Do NOT delete anything—even if it’s embarrassing.

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

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

✅ Step 4: Contact an Oconee County Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• The statute of limitations in Georgia is 2 years.
• Evidence disappears fast.
• Witnesses forget details.
• The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.

✅ Step 5: Report the Hazing (Optional but Recommended)

• File a police report (hazing is a crime in Georgia).
• Report to the university’s Title IX office.
• Report to the national fraternity/sorority organization.

We can guide you through this process to protect your child’s rights.

💬 What Oconee County Parents Are Saying About Hazing

“I thought hazing was just a few silly tasks. I had no idea it could put my son in the hospital—or worse. If I had known, I never would have let him join.” – Oconee County Parent

“The fraternity told us it was ‘just tradition.’ But when my daughter came home with bruises and couldn’t sleep from the nightmares, I realized—this isn’t tradition. It’s abuse.” – Athens, GA Parent

“I was hazed 20 years ago, and I still have nightmares. I don’t want my son to go through what I did.” – Former Fraternity Member, Oconee County

“The university said they’d investigate, but nothing ever happened. They care more about their reputation than our kids.” – UGA Parent

🏆 Why Oconee County Families Choose Attorney 911

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

• We know how to win these cases because we’re in the fight right now.
• We’re not just talking about hazing—we’re holding fraternities and universities accountable.

2. We’re Former Insurance Defense Lawyers

• We know how insurance companies and fraternities try to deny claims.
• We’ve seen their playbook—and now we use it against them.

3. We Have Federal Court Authority

• We can pursue cases in federal court, which is critical for multi-state fraternities.
• We’re licensed in Texas and New York—giving us leverage against national organizations.

4. We Offer Free, Confidential Consultations

• No upfront fees.
• We only get paid if we win your case.
• We’ll travel to Oconee County to meet with you.

5. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

• Many hazing victims are Latino or international students.
• We ensure language is never a barrier to justice.

6. We Protect You from Retaliation

• Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case is afraid to speak publicly because of retribution.
• We’ll protect your child’s identity and safety throughout the case.

📞 Oconee County Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed in Oconee County, Athens, or anywhere in Georgia, we can help.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit attorney911.com

We serve Oconee County and all of Georgia. We’ll come to you.

No upfront fees. No risk. Just justice.

🔥 Fraternities & Sororities Near Oconee County: We’re Watching You

To the fraternities and sororities operating near Oconee County, Athens, and across Georgia:

We know who you are.
We know your corporate structures.
We know your insurance policies.
We know your hazing “traditions.”

And when you haze students in Oconee County, we will sue every liable entity—the chapter, the nationals, the university, and the individuals.

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter that hospitalized our client?
Shut down. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated.

Your chapter could be next.

📢 Universities Near Oconee County: The Clock Is Ticking

To University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Emory, Georgia State, Kennesaw State, and other Georgia universities:

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

You own the fraternity houses.
You have the power to regulate Greek life.
You have the power to shut down dangerous chapters.

But you choose reputation over safety.

We’re coming for you too.

🚨 Oconee County: This Is Your Wake-Up Call

Hazing isn’t a “college issue.” It’s a community issue. It’s a parent issue. It’s a student safety issue.

If we don’t stop it now, who will be next?

• Your son?
• Your daughter?
• Your neighbor’s child?
• Your grandchild?

Enough is enough.

If your child has been hazed in Oconee County, call us now.

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

We fight for Oconee County families. And we don’t back down.