Hazing Victim Legal Support for Sangamon County Families

🚨 Hazing is Happening at Universities Near Sangamon County — And It’s Time to Hold Them Accountable

If your child has been a victim of hazing at a college or university near Sangamon County, Illinois, you are not alone. Hazing is a nationwide crisis, and it’s happening right here in Illinois. The same fraternities and sororities that have caused life-threatening injuries and deaths across the country operate chapters at institutions near Sangamon County — and they must be stopped.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure due to extreme hazing. This isn’t just happening in Texas — it’s happening in Illinois too. If your child has been hazed, abused, or injured at a university near Sangamon County, we can help.

🏛️ Universities Near Sangamon County with Active Greek Life

Sangamon County is home to a strong community of families who value education and safety. Unfortunately, the same national fraternities and sororities involved in hazing deaths and injuries operate at universities near Sangamon County, including:

📍 Major Universities Near Sangamon County with Greek Life:

• University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) – Springfield, IL (Sangamon County)
• Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) – Springfield, IL (Sangamon County)
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) – Champaign, IL (~100 miles from Sangamon County)
• Illinois State University (ISU) – Normal, IL (~70 miles from Sangamon County)
• Bradley University – Peoria, IL (~75 miles from Sangamon County)
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) – Edwardsville, IL (~90 miles from Sangamon County)

These institutions have active Greek life communities, and the same national organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements — Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, and others — have chapters at these schools.

💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like — And Why It’s Dangerous

Hazing is not “harmless tradition” or “building brotherhood.” It is abuse, torture, and sometimes manslaughter.

🔥 Real Hazing Incidents That Have Happened Nationwide (And Could Happen in Sangamon County):

🚑 Medical Consequences of Hazing:

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure)
• Acute alcohol poisoning (can be fatal)
• Traumatic brain injury (from beatings or falls)
• Hypothermia/hyperthermia (from exposure to extreme temperatures)
• Broken bones & internal injuries (from paddling or physical abuse)
• PTSD, anxiety, depression (long-term psychological trauma)
• Death (over 50 hazing deaths in the U.S. since 2000)

⚖️ Illinois Hazing Laws — What You Need to Know

Illinois has strict anti-hazing laws that protect students. If your child has been hazed, the law is on your side.

📜 Illinois Hazing Law (720 ILCS 5/12C-55):

• Hazing is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail and $2,500 fine)
• If hazing causes great bodily harm or death, it becomes a Class 4 felony (1-3 years in prison)
• Consent is NOT a defense — even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable
• Organizations can be held liable — fraternities, sororities, and universities can be sued for negligence

🏛️ Who Can Be Sued in a Hazing Case?

💰 Multi-Million Dollar Hazing Settlements — Sangamon County Families Can Win Too

Hazing cases routinely result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. The same legal strategies that won $10.1 million for the Foltz family, $6.1 million for the Gruver family, and $110 million for the Piazza family apply to Sangamon County victims.

📊 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts:

💸 What Sangamon County Families Can Recover:

• Medical expenses (hospital bills, therapy, future treatment)
• Lost wages (if hazing caused missed work or career disruption)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future hazing)
• Wrongful death damages (if hazing resulted in death)

🛡️ Why Sangamon County Families Should Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from extreme hazing. We know how to win these cases.

2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies and national defense firms before switching sides to represent victims. We know exactly how they will try to minimize or deny your claim — and we know how to dismantle their defenses.

3️⃣ Federal Court Authority — We Can Sue Anywhere in the U.S.

We are admitted to U.S. District Court (Southern District of Texas) and licensed in Texas and New York, meaning we can pursue hazing cases nationwide, including in Illinois. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

4️⃣ Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Results

• $10M+ in hazing litigation (current case)
• Millions recovered in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases
• Former BP Texas City explosion litigation experience (mass tort expertise)
• Hundreds of personal injury and criminal defense victories

5️⃣ We Come to Sangamon County

We will travel to Sangamon County for depositions, trials, and client meetings. We don’t let distance stop us from fighting for your family.

6️⃣ No Upfront Costs — We Only Get Paid If You Win

We work on a contingency fee basis — $0 upfront. We only get paid if we win your case. You have nothing to lose by calling us.

7️⃣ We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims come from Spanish-speaking families. We provide full legal services in Spanish to ensure no language barriers prevent justice.

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Sangamon County

📌 Step 1: Seek Medical Attention 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 for your case

📌 Step 2: Document Everything

• Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs)
• Get witness names and contact information
• Keep a journal documenting pain, emotional distress, and medical treatment

📌 Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Without a Lawyer

• They will try to minimize the incident
• They may destroy evidence
• They may pressure your child to stay silent
• Let us handle all communications

📌 Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
✉️ ralph@atty911.com

• Free, confidential consultation
• No obligation to hire us
• We’ll evaluate your case and explain your legal options

🎯 Our Message to Fraternities Near Sangamon County: We Are Watching

To the fraternities operating at University of Illinois Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, UIUC, Illinois State University, Bradley University, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville:

We know who you are. We know your national organizations. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. And we know your hazing histories.

If your chapter harms a student near Sangamon County, we will sue you, your national organization, your alumni, your house corporation, and your university. We will pursue every liable entity until justice is served.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near Sangamon County, know this:

• We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10 million after a student was waterboarded and hospitalized
• We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements
• We will not let you hide behind “tradition” or “consent”
• If you haze a student in Sangamon County, we will come for you

📢 Sangamon County Families: You Are Not Alone

Hazing is not your child’s fault. It is not “part of the process.” It is abuse, and it is illegal.

You have the right to fight back. You have the right to hold them accountable. You have the right to justice.

📞 Call Attorney 911 Now — Free Consultation for Sangamon County Families

1-888-ATTY-911
✉️ ralph@atty911.com

We don’t get paid unless you do. We come to Sangamon County. We fight for you.

🔥 Enough Is Enough. It’s Time to End Hazing in Illinois.

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