🚨 Hazing Victims in Oxford County: You Are Not Alone
If your child was hazed at a college near Oxford County, Maine, we can help — even though we’re based in Texas. Our attorneys are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston, and we’re ready to bring that same aggressive representation to Oxford County families.
Oxford County is home to a strong community with deep values of fairness, respect, and protecting our children. When those values are violated by hazing — whether at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or other student organization — the harm can last a lifetime. But Oxford County families don’t have to face this alone.
At Attorney 911, we understand the unique challenges Oxford County parents and students face. We know the local culture, the nearby colleges, and the national fraternities that operate in the area. And we know how to hold them accountable — no matter where they’re based.
🏫 Colleges and Universities Near Oxford County
While Oxford County itself is primarily rural, it’s surrounded by several colleges and universities where Greek life and student organizations thrive:
- University of Maine at Farmington (Farmington, ME) — Just 30 minutes from Rumford
- Bates College (Lewiston, ME) — About 45 minutes from Oxford
- University of Southern Maine (Gorham and Portland campuses) — Within an hour of many Oxford County towns
- Colby College (Waterville, ME) — Approximately 1 hour from Norway
- University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH) — About 1.5 hours from Oxford County
These institutions have active Greek systems, sports teams, and student organizations — all environments where hazing can occur. The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths and injuries across America have chapters at these schools.
🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Oxford County
Right now, we’re representing Leonel Bermudez in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Our client was hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being subjected to:
- Waterboarding 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 and then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
- Another pledge lost consciousness during hazing — they kept going
- Carried a fanny pack with sexual objects at all times
This wasn’t “tradition.” This was torture. And it happened at a university that knew about prior hazing incidents but failed to stop it.
The same thing could happen — and may already be happening — at colleges near Oxford County.
💔 Why Oxford County Families Need to Act Now
Hazing victims often stay silent because of:
- Fear of retaliation — Our client is afraid to speak publicly because of threats
- Shame and embarrassment — Victims blame themselves
- Loyalty to the organization — They don’t want to “betray” their friends
- Not recognizing it as hazing — They think “this is just how it’s done”
- Fear of ruining their future — They worry about academic or professional consequences
But staying silent doesn’t protect you. It protects the people who hurt you.
And time is running out. In Maine, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is typically 6 years, but evidence disappears quickly. Witnesses forget. Texts get deleted. Organizations destroy records.
Oxford County families need to act now to protect their rights.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights in Oxford County
Maine has strong laws against hazing, and victims have powerful legal options:
Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A §6553 — Hazing
Maine law defines hazing as:
“Any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers that person, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.”
Key provisions:
- Consent is NOT a defense — Even if a student “agreed” to participate, the organization can still be liable
- Criminal penalties — Hazing is a Class D crime in Maine, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and fines
- Organizational liability — Fraternities, sororities, and other student organizations can be held responsible
Civil Lawsuits
Oxford County families can file civil lawsuits seeking compensation for:
- Medical bills — Hospitalization, rehabilitation, therapy
- Pain and suffering — Physical and emotional trauma
- Lost wages — Time missed from work or internships
- Educational disruption — Impact on academic performance or scholarships
- Punitive damages — To punish especially egregious conduct
Federal Claims
We can also pursue federal claims under:
- Title IX — If the hazing involved gender discrimination or sexual harassment
- Civil Rights Violations — If the hazing targeted someone based on race, religion, or other protected characteristics
🏆 Why Oxford County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
While other firms talk about hazing, we’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know exactly how these organizations operate, how they’ll try to defend themselves, and how to beat them.
2. We Serve Oxford County — No Matter the Distance
We’re based in Texas, but we represent hazing victims nationwide, including Oxford County. We offer:
- Free video consultations — Meet with our attorneys remotely
- Travel to Oxford County — For depositions, meetings, and trials
- Local coordination — Work with Maine attorneys when needed
- 24/7 availability — Call us anytime at 1-888-ATTY-911
3. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook
Both of our attorneys — Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena — worked for insurance companies before switching sides to represent victims. We know exactly how these organizations will try to deny your claim, and we know how to beat them.
4. $0 Upfront Cost — We Only Get Paid If You Win
We understand that Oxford County families can’t afford expensive legal fees while dealing with the trauma of hazing. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
5. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español
Many Oxford County families speak Spanish at home. We offer bilingual representation so language isn’t a barrier to justice.
6. Federal Court Authority — We Can Pursue National Organizations
We’re admitted to federal court, which means we can sue national fraternities and sororities headquartered anywhere in the country — even if they’re based in New York, Indiana, or California.
7. Proven Track Record in Complex Cases
Our attorneys have handled:
- Multi-million dollar personal injury cases
- BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
- Federal civil rights cases
- High-profile criminal defense (including media-covered cases)
- Wrongful death claims
8. We Understand the Oxford County Community
We know Oxford County values:
- Family — Protecting our children is our top priority
- Fairness — No one should be above the law, not even prestigious institutions
- Community — What happens to one of us affects all of us
- Respect — Hazing violates the basic respect we owe each other
We’ll make sure your case reflects those values.
📞 Oxford County Families: Call Us Now
If your child was hazed at a college near Oxford County, you have legal rights — and we can help enforce them.
Call us 24/7 for a free, confidential consultation:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
We serve Oxford County and all of Maine. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🔍 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Oxford County
1. Get Medical Attention
Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor. Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms immediately.
2. Preserve All Evidence
- Take photos of any injuries
- Save all communications — texts, emails, social media messages
- Document everything — dates, times, locations, what happened
- Get witness names — other pledges, bystanders
- Don’t delete anything — even if it’s embarrassing, it may be important evidence
3. Don’t Talk to the Organization
- Don’t give statements to fraternity/sorority leaders
- Don’t sign anything from the university or organization
- Don’t post on social media about the incident
- Refer all contact to your attorney
4. Call Attorney 911 Immediately
The sooner we get involved, the better we can protect your rights. We’ll:
- Send preservation letters to the organization
- Begin gathering evidence
- Handle all communications with defendants
- Start building your case
💰 What Oxford County Families Can Recover
Hazing cases can result in substantial compensation for victims and their families:
| Damage Type | What It Covers | Potential Value |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Bills | Hospitalization, therapy, medications | $50,000 – $500,000+ |
| Future Medical | Ongoing treatment, monitoring | $100,000 – $1,000,000+ |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical and emotional trauma | $500,000 – $5,000,000+ |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work | $10,000 – $100,000+ |
| Educational Impact | Scholarship loss, delayed graduation | $50,000 – $250,000+ |
| Punitive Damages | To punish egregious conduct | $1,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
Total potential recovery: $2,000,000 – $15,000,000+
⚠️ The Organizations That Could Be Liable
When hazing happens, multiple parties can be held responsible:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about “hazing crisis” |
| University | Failed to prevent hazing; may own fraternity house |
| Chapter Advisors | Failed to oversee chapter activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| Alumni | Hosted hazing at their homes |
| Housing Corporations | Owned property where hazing occurred |
🎯 How We’ll Fight for Oxford County Families
1. Immediate Evidence Preservation
We’ll send preservation letters to all defendants demanding they keep all evidence, including:
- Text messages and social media
- Photos and videos
- Chapter documents and communications
- Security camera footage
2. Aggressive Discovery
We’ll demand:
- All hazing incident reports from the chapter
- All communications between chapter and nationals
- All training materials provided to the chapter
- All prior complaints about the chapter
- All university oversight documents
3. Expert Witnesses
We work with:
- Medical experts — To document injuries and long-term impact
- Hazing culture experts — To explain how hazing works and why it’s so harmful
- Economic experts — To calculate future medical costs and lost earning capacity
- Vocational experts — To assess impact on career prospects
4. Media Strategy
We’ll use media coverage to:
- Put pressure on defendants
- Warn other potential victims
- Build public support for your case
- Encourage other victims to come forward
5. Legislative Advocacy
We’ll work with Maine legislators to:
- Strengthen Maine’s hazing laws
- Increase penalties for hazing
- Improve university oversight of Greek life
6. Negotiation and Trial
We’re prepared to:
- Negotiate aggressively for full compensation
- Take your case to trial if necessary
- Pursue punitive damages to send a message
📅 Oxford County: The Time to Act Is Now
Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your legal rights. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Organizations destroy records.
Oxford County families deserve justice. Your child deserves accountability.
Call us today for a free, confidential consultation:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
We serve Oxford County and all of Maine. We come to you. We fight for you.
🔥 To the Fraternities and Sororities Operating Near Oxford County:
We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma — if your chapter operates near Oxford County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.
The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston that hospitalized our client? They’re now shut down. The president who oversaw Stone Foltz’s death? He was ordered to pay $6.5 million personally.
Your chapter could be next.
Clean up your act before we clean it out in court.
💙 To Oxford County Hazing Victims:
You didn’t deserve this.
What happened to you wasn’t “tradition.” It wasn’t “brotherhood.” It wasn’t “just how it’s done.”
It was abuse. It was assault. It was wrong.
And you have the right to hold the people who hurt you accountable.
You are not alone. We are here to help.
Call us. Let’s fight this together.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com
Oxford County families: We’re ready to fight for you.
