Hazing Lawyers Serving Van Zandt County, Texas – Attorney 911

Fraternity & Sorority Hazing Victims in Van Zandt County Deserve Justice

Have you or your child been hazed at a college or university near Van Zandt County, Texas? The same dangerous hazing culture that hospitalized our client at the University of Houston exists at institutions across Texas—including those near Van Zandt County. If you’ve been subjected to physical abuse, forced consumption, sleep deprivation, or psychological torture as part of a Greek organization’s initiation, you have legal rights—and we can help.

At Attorney 911, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t just a case—it’s a fight to end hazing culture in Texas and nationwide. If your child attends a college near Van Zandt County—whether at Texas A&M University-Commerce, Tyler Junior College, or other nearby institutions—they could be at risk. We serve hazing victims in Van Zandt County and across Texas, no matter where the incident occurred.

🚨 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Van Zandt County

Our client, Leonel Bermudez, was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being subjected to weeks of brutal hazing at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. The abuse included:

• 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, then made to continue exercising
• Another pledge lost consciousness during hazing—yet the fraternity kept going

This didn’t just happen in Houston. It happens at colleges and universities near Van Zandt County, too.

The same national fraternities—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and others—operate chapters at schools across Texas, including those near Van Zandt County. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in East Texas, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client.

💔 Why Van Zandt County Families Need a Hazing Lawyer

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s assault, battery, and sometimes manslaughter. If your child was hazed in Van Zandt County or at a nearby university, you need a lawyer who:
✅ Understands the medical consequences (rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injury)
✅ Knows how to sue national fraternities and universities (we’re doing it right now)
✅ Has experience with hazing cases (our attorneys have handled Kappa Sigma, Texas A&M, and rhabdomyolysis cases)
✅ Will fight for maximum compensation (our current case demands $10 million)
✅ Serves Van Zandt County families (we travel to you and offer remote consultations)

🏛️ Who We Sue for Van Zandt County Hazing Victims

When hazing happens, multiple parties are liable. In our current lawsuit, we’re pursuing:

• The local fraternity chapter (directly responsible for hazing)
• The national fraternity organization (failed to supervise despite knowing about “a hazing crisis”)
• The university (University of Houston owned the fraternity house where hazing occurred)
• Individual members (those who participated in or allowed the abuse)
• Housing corporations (property owners who enabled hazing)

If your child was hazed near Van Zandt County, we’ll pursue every liable party—no matter how powerful.

📞 Van Zandt County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now

Time is critical. Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, and evidence disappears fast. If your child was hazed in Van Zandt County or at a nearby school, contact us immediately for a free, confidential consultation.

📍 How We Serve Van Zandt County Hazing Victims

While our offices are in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Van Zandt County. We offer:

• Free consultations (in-person or via video)
• Travel to Van Zandt County for depositions, meetings, and trials
• Remote case management (phone, email, video calls)
• Contingency fee representation ($0 upfront—we only get paid if you win)

📞 24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline for Van Zandt County Families

1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com

🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Texas: It’s Not Just Houston

Hazing isn’t limited to big universities. It happens at colleges and universities all over Texas, including those near Van Zandt County. Some of the schools where Greek life operates—and where hazing risks exist—include:

The same national fraternities that hazed our client at UH have chapters at these schools. If your child is pledging near Van Zandt County, they could be at risk.

⚖️ Texas Hazing Laws: What Van Zandt County Families Need to Know

📜 Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157 – Hazing is Illegal

Texas law explicitly prohibits hazing, defining it as any act that:

• Endangers the mental or physical health of a student
• Is done for the purpose of pledging, initiation, or maintaining membership
• Includes physical brutality, forced consumption, sleep deprivation, or exposure to the elements

Key Legal Points for Van Zandt County Families:
✔ Consent is NOT a defense – Even if your child “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal.
✔ Universities can be liable – If the school knew or should have known about hazing, they can be sued.
✔ Fraternities can be shut down – Organizations that condone hazing face fines and closure.
✔ Individuals can be criminally charged – Hazing that causes serious injury is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail).

💰 What Van Zandt County Hazing Victims Can Recover

If your child was hazed, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills (hospitalization, rehabilitation, therapy)
• Lost wages (if they missed work due to injuries)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (to punish the fraternity and prevent future hazing)
• Wrongful death (if hazing resulted in death)

Our current hazing case seeks $10 million—because that’s what it takes to send a message.

🏆 Why Van Zandt County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical—we’re in the courtroom, fighting for justice. Van Zandt County families get the same aggressive representation.

2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

Both of our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena—are former insurance defense lawyers. We know how fraternities, universities, and insurance companies try to minimize or deny claims. We use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation.

3️⃣ Nationwide Reach – We Serve Van Zandt County & All of Texas

• Federal court authority (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas)
• Dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York)
• Willingness to travel (we come to Van Zandt County for your case)
• Remote consultations (video meetings for Van Zandt County families)

4️⃣ Proven Track Record in High-Stakes Litigation

• BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
• Multi-million dollar personal injury verdicts and settlements
• Wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases
• Hazing-specific expertise (Kappa Sigma, Texas A&M, rhabdomyolysis cases)

5️⃣ We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims in Van Zandt County come from Hispanic families. We provide full legal services in Spanish, ensuring no language barriers stand in the way of justice.

6️⃣ Contingency Fee Representation – $0 Upfront

We understand that Van Zandt County families may hesitate to hire a lawyer due to cost. That’s why we work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win your case.

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Van Zandt County

🔹 Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
• Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and concussions can have delayed symptoms
• Medical records are critical evidence

🔹 Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs)
• Get witness names and contact info
• Do NOT delete anything (even if it’s embarrassing)

🔹 Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone

• They will try to control the narrative
• They may pressure you to sign documents
• Anything you say can be used against you

🔹 Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and the 2-year statute of limitations starts ticking.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com

📢 Message to Fraternities Near Van Zandt County

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and every other fraternity with chapters near Van Zandt County:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in East Texas, we will find every liable entity—your national organization, your housing corporation, your alumni, and your individual members.

The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? Shut down after our lawsuit. Your chapter could be next.

🏛️ Message to Universities Near Van Zandt County

To Texas A&M University-Commerce, Tyler Junior College, and every other institution near Van Zandt County:

The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded. They knew about prior hazing incidents. They failed to protect students—and now they’re being sued for $10 million.

If your university owns or oversees Greek housing near Van Zandt County, you have the same liability. Act now—or face the same accountability.

📞 Van Zandt County Hazing Victims: You Are Not Alone

Hazing is traumatic, humiliating, and often life-threatening. Many victims stay silent out of shame, fear, or loyalty to the organization. But silence only protects the abusers.

You have the right to seek justice. You have the right to compensation. You have the right to hold the people who hurt you accountable.

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. We are fighting for hazing victims in Van Zandt County and across Texas.

Call us now for a free, confidential consultation.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com

Enough is enough.