🚨 Hazing Victims in Richmond County, NC: You Don’t Have to Suffer in Silence

If your child was hazed at a Richmond County school, college, or university—we can help.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against a national fraternity and a major Texas university after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from brutal hazing—including waterboarding, forced exercise to the point of collapse, and physical abuse. This isn’t just happening in Texas. It’s happening in Richmond County, North Carolina, too.

🔥 Hazing is not tradition. It’s torture.

Fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and other student organizations in Richmond County and across North Carolina are using dangerous, illegal hazing rituals to “initiate” new members—often with devastating consequences. Victims suffer:

• Physical injuries (broken bones, burns, organ damage, hospitalization)
• Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts)
• Academic setbacks (missed classes, failed courses, lost scholarships)
• Financial burdens (medical bills, therapy costs, lost wages)

And too often, no one is held accountable—because victims are afraid to speak up.

We’re changing that.

⚠️ What Hazing Looks Like in Richmond County

Hazing isn’t just “harmless pranks.” In Richmond County, we’ve seen cases involving:

✅ Forced alcohol consumption – Pledges are pressured to drink until they black out, vomit, or suffer alcohol poisoning.
✅ Extreme physical punishment – Forced exercise (500+ squats, 100+ pushups) leading to rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown that can cause kidney failure).
✅ Waterboarding & simulated drowning – Victims are sprayed with hoses, held underwater, or subjected to other forms of torture.
✅ Sleep deprivation – Pledges are kept awake for days, forced to perform tasks while exhausted.
✅ Sexual humiliation & assault – Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, or worse.
✅ Physical beatings – Paddling, punching, or other violent acts.
✅ Forced servitude – Pledges act as personal servants to members, driving them around, cleaning houses, or performing degrading tasks.

These aren’t hypotheticals. This is what’s happening right now in Richmond County and at universities across North Carolina—including schools like UNC Pembroke, Fayetteville State University, and nearby institutions where Greek life and student organizations thrive.

🏛️ Who’s Responsible? More Than You Think.

When hazing happens, multiple parties can be held legally and financially responsible, including:

1. The Local Chapter (Fraternity/Sorority/Sports Team)

• The students who organized and participated in the hazing.
• The chapter president, pledgemaster, and officers who allowed it to happen.

2. The National Organization (If Applicable)

• National fraternities and sororities (like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, etc.) know about hazing risks—yet many fail to enforce their own anti-hazing policies.
• They have deep pockets (insurance, assets) and can be sued for negligent supervision.

3. The School or University

• Richmond County schools, colleges, and universities have a legal duty to protect students from harm.
• If they knew or should have known about hazing and failed to act, they can be held liable.
• Many schools own or control fraternity/sorority houses—making them directly responsible for what happens there.

4. Individual Members & Alumni

• Current and former members who participated in or facilitated hazing.
• Alumni who host hazing events at their homes (premises liability).
• Coaches, advisors, and faculty who turn a blind eye.

💰 You Could Be Entitled to Compensation

Hazing victims in Richmond County and across North Carolina have the right to seek financial compensation for:

Our firm has secured multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts in hazing cases. In our current case, we’re demanding $10 million for a student who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until he collapsed, and hospitalized with kidney failure.

Richmond County families deserve the same justice.

🚨 What to Do If You or Your Child Was Hazed in Richmond County

If you suspect hazing has occurred, time is critical. Evidence disappears quickly, and North Carolina has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.

✅ Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Go to the ER or urgent care—even if injuries seem minor.
• Document everything (photos of injuries, medical records, doctor’s notes).
• If you’re experiencing psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression), seek therapy and keep records.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, emails, social media posts).
• Take screenshots of any hazing-related content before it gets deleted.
• Write down everything you remember (dates, times, locations, names of people involved).
• Keep clothing or objects used in the hazing (paddles, alcohol bottles, etc.).

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization or School Alone

• Do not confront the fraternity, sorority, or team leadership.
• Do not give a statement to school administrators or university officials without legal representation.
• Do not sign anything from the organization or their insurance company.

✅ Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

• Call us 24/7 at 📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911).
• Email: ralph@atty911.com
• We offer FREE, confidential consultations—no obligation.
• We work on contingency—you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.

📞 Why Richmond County Families Choose Attorney 911

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

• We’re representing a student who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure at a major university.
• We know how to build these cases, gather evidence, and hold institutions accountable.
• Richmond County families get the same aggressive representation we’re bringing to Texas.

2. We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• We know exactly how insurance companies and universities try to avoid liability.
• We’ve seen their playbook—and we know how to counter their tactics.
• We won’t let them lowball your claim or blame the victim.

3. We Have Federal Court Authority

• We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, so we can pursue hazing cases nationwide—including in North Carolina.
• If your child was hazed at a school outside Richmond County, we can still help.

4. We Offer Remote Consultations & Travel to Richmond County

• You don’t have to come to Texas. We offer video consultations for Richmond County families.
• If needed, we’ll travel to Richmond County for depositions, meetings, or trials.

5. We Work on Contingency—No Upfront Costs

• You pay nothing unless we win your case.
• We advance all costs (medical records, experts, court fees).
• Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict—you keep the rest.

6. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

• Hazing affects all communities, including Spanish-speaking families in Richmond County.
• We provide bilingual legal services—no language barriers.

🏆 Our Track Record in Hazing & Personal Injury Cases

⚖️ North Carolina Hazing Laws: What You Need to Know

North Carolina has strong laws against hazing, and victims have legal rights—including the right to sue for damages.

North Carolina General Statute § 14-35 – Hazing

• Hazing is a Class 2 Misdemeanor (up to 60 days in jail and fines).
• If hazing results in serious injury or death, it can be charged as a felony.
• Consent is NOT a defense—even if the victim “agreed” to participate, the hazers can still be held liable.

Civil Liability in North Carolina

• Victims can sue for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and punitive damages.
• Universities, fraternities, and individuals can all be held responsible.
• North Carolina has no cap on pain and suffering damages—meaning juries can award millions in severe cases.

🎯 Common Defenses (And Why They Fail)

Organizations and individuals will try to avoid responsibility by claiming:

❌ “It was just tradition.”
➡️ Reality: Tradition doesn’t make abuse legal. Waterboarding, forced drinking, and physical beatings are assault, battery, and reckless endangerment—not “tradition.”

❌ “He/she consented to participate.”
➡️ Reality: North Carolina law says consent is NOT a defense. Even if a victim “agreed,” the hazers can still be held liable.

❌ “We didn’t know it was happening.”
➡️ Reality: If a university or national organization should have known about hazing (due to prior incidents, complaints, or obvious risks), they can still be held liable for negligent supervision.

❌ “It was just a prank.”
➡️ Reality: Hazing that causes physical injury, emotional trauma, or death is not a prank—it’s a crime and a civil wrong.

🏛️ Richmond County Schools & Universities with Greek Life (Where Hazing May Occur)

While hazing can happen in any student organization, Greek life (fraternities and sororities) is a common source of hazing incidents in North Carolina. Schools in and near Richmond County with active Greek organizations include:

If your child was hazed at any of these schools—or any school in North Carolina—we can help.

📢 Hazing Survivor Stories: What Richmond County Families Need to Hear

Case 1: The Student Who Was Waterboarded

Location: University of Houston (similar to what could happen in North Carolina)
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi
What Happened:

• A student was waterboarded with a garden hose as part of “initiation.”
• He was forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups while reciting the fraternity creed.
• He collapsed, couldn’t walk, and was hospitalized with kidney failure from rhabdomyolysis.
• The fraternity closed its chapter—but only after the victim sued.

Outcome:

• $10 million lawsuit filed (ongoing).
• National fraternity and university named as defendants.

Message to Richmond County Families:

“This isn’t just happening in Texas. It’s happening in North Carolina. If your child was hazed, we can fight for you—just like we’re fighting for this student.”

Case 2: The Student Who Died from Forced Drinking

Location: Louisiana State University
Fraternity: Phi Delta Theta
What Happened:

• A freshman was forced to drink massive amounts of alcohol during a “Bible Study” hazing event.
• His blood alcohol level reached 0.495—more than 6 times the legal limit.
• He died from alcohol poisoning.

Outcome:

• $6.1 million jury verdict against the fraternity.
• Criminal convictions for multiple members.
• Max Gruver Act passed in Louisiana—making hazing a felony.

Message to Richmond County Families:

“Hazing doesn’t just cause injuries—it kills. If your child was hazed, we’ll fight to make sure it never happens to another family.”

Case 3: The Student Who Was Hog-Tied & Humiliated

Location: University of Houston (similar to North Carolina cases)
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi (same fraternity as our current case)
What Happened:

• A pledge was hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour.
• Other pledges were forced to lie in vomit-soaked grass after being forced to eat until they threw up.
• The fraternity knew about prior hazing incidents but did nothing to stop it.

Outcome:

• Lawsuit filed (ongoing).
• Chapter closed by national organization.

Message to Richmond County Families:

“This isn’t ‘brotherhood.’ It’s torture. If your child was subjected to this kind of abuse, we’ll hold the perpetrators accountable.”

🚨 The Clock Is Ticking: North Carolina’s Statute of Limitations

In North Carolina, you have a limited time to file a hazing lawsuit:

• Personal Injury: 3 years from the date of injury.
• Wrongful Death: 2 years from the date of death.

Every day you wait:
➡️ Evidence disappears (texts, photos, witness memories fade).
➡️ Organizations destroy records to cover their tracks.
➡️ Your legal rights expire—and you lose your chance for justice.

Don’t let them get away with it. Contact us TODAY.

📞 Richmond County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child was hazed in Richmond County or anywhere in North Carolina, we can help.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)

📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

🌐 Visit: attorney911.com

We offer:
✅ Free, confidential consultations—no obligation.
✅ Remote consultations—you don’t have to travel to Texas.
✅ Contingency fee representation—you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win.
✅ Aggressive legal representation—we’ve secured millions for hazing victims.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions from Richmond County Families

Q: My child was hazed but doesn’t want to sue. Should we still talk to a lawyer?

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

• Advise you on preserving evidence in case they change their mind.
• Help you report the hazing to school officials or law enforcement.
• Explain your legal rights so you can make an informed decision.

Q: The fraternity/school says it was “just a prank.” Should we believe them?

A: No. Hazing that causes physical injury, emotional trauma, or death is not a prank—it’s assault, battery, and reckless endangerment. Schools and fraternities will downplay hazing to avoid liability. Don’t let them gaslight your child.

Q: My child signed a waiver or “consented” to hazing. Does that mean we can’t sue?

A: No. North Carolina law says consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the hazers can still be held liable.

Q: We’re worried about retaliation. Will the fraternity/school come after us?

A: We take retaliation seriously. If you experience threats, harassment, or academic retaliation, we can:

• File restraining orders if necessary.
• Sue for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
• Ensure the school protects your child from further harm.

Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?

A: Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis—meaning:

• You pay $0 to hire us.
• We advance all costs (medical records, experts, court fees).
• We only get paid if we win your case (our fee comes from the settlement/verdict).

Q: My child was hazed at a school outside Richmond County. Can you still help?

A: Yes. We represent hazing victims nationwide, including:

• UNC Pembroke
• Fayetteville State University
• East Carolina University
• UNC Charlotte
• NC State
• UNC Chapel Hill
• Duke University
• Wake Forest University
• Appalachian State University
• And any other North Carolina school

Q: What if the hazing happened last year? Is it too late to sue?

A: It depends. North Carolina has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. However:

• If your child was a minor at the time, the clock may not start until they turn 18.
• If the hazing caused long-term injuries (like PTSD), the clock may start when the injury was discovered.

The best way to know is to call us for a free consultation.

🎯 Our Promise to Richmond County Families

1. We will listen to your story—without judgment.
2. We will investigate thoroughly—gathering all evidence before it disappears.
3. We will hold every responsible party accountable—the fraternity, the school, the individuals.
4. We will fight for maximum compensation—so your child can focus on healing.
5. We will not back down—even against powerful institutions.

Hazing is not tradition. It’s not brotherhood. It’s not a rite of passage.

It’s abuse. It’s illegal. And it ends now.

🚨 Richmond County: If You’re Ready to Fight Back, Call Us Now

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We’re Attorney 911. We’re fighting this battle right now—and we’ll fight for Richmond County families too.