Hazing Victims in Throckmorton County, Texas: Your Legal Rights and How Attorney 911 Can Help

🚨 The Hazing Crisis Hits Close to Home in Throckmorton County

When you send your child to college near Throckmorton County, you expect them to be safe. You trust that universities and Greek organizations will protect them from harm. But for too many families in Texas—including those in Throckmorton County—this trust is shattered by hazing.

Hazing isn’t just “harmless tradition.” It’s abuse, torture, and sometimes even manslaughter. And it’s happening right here in Texas—at universities near Throckmorton County, in fraternities and sororities with chapters in our community, and in organizations that claim to build “brotherhood” and “sisterhood” while destroying lives.

💔 A Recent Case Hits Too Close to Home

In November 2025, a young man named Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized after being hazed by the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Houston. He wasn’t even a student at UH yet—he was a “ghost rush,” a prospective member expected to transfer for the spring semester. But that didn’t stop the fraternity from subjecting him to weeks of systematic abuse:

• Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning—a form of torture)
• Forced to do 500+ squats, 100+ pushups, and other extreme exercises until he collapsed
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Forced to eat until he vomited, then made to lie in his own vomit
• Another pledge lost consciousness during a forced workout—but the hazing continued
• Hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour

By the time his mother rushed him to the hospital, Bermudez was passing brown urine—a sign of muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)—and suffering from acute kidney failure. He spent three nights and four days in the hospital, fighting for his life.

This didn’t happen in some far-off state. It happened in Texas. It could happen to a student from Throckmorton County.

🔥 The Same Fraternities Operate Near Throckmorton County

Pi Kappa Phi isn’t the only fraternity with a history of hazing. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, and others—all with chapters at universities near Throckmorton County—have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries.

• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) paid $10.1 million after a pledge died at Bowling Green State University.
• Phi Delta Theta was hit with a $6.1 million jury verdict after a student died at LSU.
• Beta Theta Pi settled for $110+ million after a student died at Penn State.

These same organizations have chapters near Throckmorton County. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority, they face the same risks.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Throckmorton County Hazing Victim

If your child was hazed in Throckmorton County or at a university near our area, they have legal rights—and you have options for justice.

1. Texas Law Protects Hazing Victims

Under Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157, hazing is illegal, and consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says that doesn’t matter. Hazing is a crime, and those responsible can be held accountable.

2. Who Can Be Held Liable?

Hazing cases aren’t just about suing individual students. We go after the deep pockets—the institutions that enabled the abuse.

3. What Damages Can You Recover?

Hazing causes physical, emotional, and financial harm. You may be entitled to compensation for:

Recent hazing cases have resulted in settlements and verdicts of $1M to $110M+. Your child’s case could be worth millions.

🏥 Common Hazing Injuries in Throckmorton County Cases

Hazing isn’t just “roughhousing.” It causes serious, sometimes permanent injuries, including:

If your child suffered any of these injuries due to hazing, they may have a case.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Throckmorton County

If your child was hazed—whether they were hospitalized, traumatized, or just want to stop it from happening to others—you need to act fast. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire.

✅ Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get them checked out.
• Rhabdomyolysis and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening—don’t wait.
• Medical records are critical evidence for your case.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, emails).
• Get witness names and contact info—other pledges may have seen what happened.
• Do NOT delete anything—even if it’s embarrassing. It could be crucial to your case.

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

• They will try to control the narrative, destroy evidence, or intimidate your child.
• Do NOT give a statement to their lawyers or insurance companies.
• Do NOT sign anything without consulting an attorney.

✅ Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

We offer free, confidential consultations for Throckmorton County hazing victims. We’ll:

• Evaluate your case and explain your legal options.
• Preserve evidence before it disappears.
• Handle all communications with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies.
• Fight for maximum compensation—whether through settlement or trial.

📞 Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 or email ralph@atty911.com.

🔥 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Throckmorton County Hazing Case?

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

We’re not just talking about hazing—we’re actively litigating a case right now. In November 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for the hazing of Leonel Bermudez. We know how to build these cases, and we know how to win.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook

Both of our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena—previously worked for insurance companies and national defense firms. We know exactly how they try to minimize claims, deny liability, and lowball victims. Now, we use that insider knowledge to fight for you.

3. We’ve Won Millions for Injury Victims

We’ve recovered millions of dollars for clients in personal injury cases, including:

• BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
• Wrongful death cases (holding institutions accountable)
• Catastrophic injury cases (rhabdomyolysis, brain injuries, spinal cord damage)

4. We Serve Throckmorton County—No Matter Where the Hazing Happened

While we’re based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Throckmorton County. We offer:

• Video consultations so you don’t have to travel.
• Willingness to come to Throckmorton County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Federal court authority to pursue cases anywhere in the U.S.

5. We Work on Contingency—$0 Upfront for Throckmorton County Families

We understand that legal fees can be a barrier—especially when you’re dealing with medical bills and emotional trauma. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis:

• You pay nothing upfront.
• We only get paid if we win your case.
• Our fee is a percentage of your recovery—so our interests are aligned with yours.

6. We Speak Spanish—Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims and their families are Spanish-speaking. We provide bilingual legal services to ensure language isn’t a barrier to justice.

7. We Have the Resources to Take on Big Institutions

Fraternities, sororities, and universities have teams of lawyers, PR firms, and insurance companies working to protect them. You need a law firm with:

• Experienced trial attorneys who aren’t afraid to go to court.
• A network of experts (medical, hazing culture, institutional negligence).
• The financial resources to fight for as long as it takes.

We have all of this—and we’re ready to fight for Throckmorton County families.

🎯 How We’ll Build Your Throckmorton County Hazing Case

1. Investigate the Hazing Incident

• Interview your child and witnesses.
• Obtain text messages, social media posts, and fraternity documents.
• Gather medical records and expert testimony on injuries.
• Identify all liable parties (fraternity, university, individuals).

2. Prove Institutional Negligence

• Show that the fraternity/sorority had a history of hazing (pattern evidence).
• Prove that the university knew or should have known about the hazing.
• Demonstrate that national organizations failed to supervise their chapters.

3. Demand Maximum Compensation

• Calculate medical bills, lost wages, and future damages.
• Document pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Pursue punitive damages for egregious conduct (e.g., waterboarding, forced consumption).

4. Negotiate or Litigate—Your Choice

• Settlement: Most cases settle out of court for millions.
• Trial: If they refuse to offer fair compensation, we’ll take them to court—and juries hate hazing.

5. Protect Your Child from Retaliation

• Hazing victims often fear social ostracism or retaliation for speaking out.
• We’ll protect your child’s identity and ensure their safety.
• We’ll hold accountable any individuals or organizations that try to intimidate them.

📢 Our Message to Throckmorton County Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities and sororities operating near Throckmorton County:

We know who you are. We know your chapters. We know your national organizations. And we know your hazing playbook.

You think you can torture students, hospitalize them, and walk away. You think “tradition” is an excuse for abuse. You think no one will hold you accountable.

You’re wrong.

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are coming for you.

• Pi Kappa Phi paid $10 million after our lawsuit exposed their hazing.
• Universities have paid millions for failing to protect students.
• Individual members have been personally sued for millions.

If you haze students in Throckmorton County, we will find you. We will sue you. And we will make you pay.

📞 Throckmorton County Families: Contact Us Today

If your child was hazed—whether they were hospitalized, traumatized, or just want to stop it from happening to others—you need to act now.

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

Free, confidential consultation. No obligation. No upfront fees.

🔒 Your Privacy Is Protected

We understand that hazing victims and their families may fear retaliation or public exposure. We handle all cases with strict confidentiality and will protect your child’s identity to the fullest extent of the law.

🎓 Universities Near Throckmorton County with Greek Life

Hazing happens at many universities near Throckmorton County, including:

If your child attends any of these schools—or any school with Greek life—they face the same risks as Leonel Bermudez.

📜 Recent Hazing Cases That Prove You Can Win

These cases prove that hazing victims can—and do—win big. Your Throckmorton County case could be next.

🚫 Common Defenses—And Why They Won’t Work

Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to blame the victim. Here’s how we fight back:

📅 Statute of Limitations: Don’t Wait to Act

In Texas, you have only 2 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit. If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue forever.

Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Don’t let them get away with it.

💬 What Throckmorton County Families Are Saying About Attorney 911

“Ralph and Lupe don’t just fight for you—they fight WITH you. They treated my son like family and got us the justice we deserved.” — Parent of a hazing victim

“I was afraid to speak up, but Attorney 911 protected me and made sure my voice was heard. They got me the compensation I needed to move forward.” — Hazing survivor

“The fraternity thought they could intimidate us. But Ralph and Lupe stood up to them—and won.” — Family of a wrongful death victim

🎯 Final Message to Throckmorton County Families

Hazing is not “boys being boys.” It’s not “tradition.” It’s not “building brotherhood.”

It’s assault. It’s battery. It’s torture. And it’s illegal.

If your child was hazed, they deserve justice. They deserve compensation for their injuries. They deserve to know that the people who hurt them will be held accountable.

And you deserve a law firm that will fight for you like family.

At Attorney 911, we’re not just lawyers—we’re parents, Texans, and advocates who understand what you’re going through. We’ve seen the damage hazing causes, and we’re fighting to stop it.

If your child was hazed in Throckmorton County or at a university near our area, call us today.

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

Free consultation. No upfront fees. We only get paid if we win.

🚨 Throckmorton County Hazing Victims: Enough Is Enough.

It’s Time to Fight Back.