While there are no national laws regarding hazing, 44 states–including Ohio–do have laws making it illegal for frats to haze pledges. If you or your child have been a victim of hazing, an Ohio hazing lawyer may be able to help you get compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages the hazing …
What Is Hazing and Why Is it Illegal?
Hazing is a form of initiation or ritual that involves activities that are humiliating, dangerous, or degrading. Hazing is illegal because hazing can have serious consequences, both physically and emotionally, including death. If you or your child were the victims of hazing, an Ohio hazing lawyer may be able to help you hold the responsible …
What Are Examples of Hazing?
A few examples of hazing include socially isolating new members of a group, threats, sleep deprivation, branding, and forced or coerced alcohol or drug consumption. Do you suspect you or your child is a victim of hazing, but you aren’t certain if the situation qualifies because you think it might not be “severe enough”? An …
What are the penalties for hazing in Ohio?
One of the first things that comes to mind when people think about fraternities is hazing. Seen as a right of passage by many, the dark truth is that this type of behavior too often crosses into dangerous abuse. Since 2000, there have been 100 confirmed hazing-related deaths in the United States, which is why …
Who Pays Damages Caused by Hazing?
Hazing is incredibly common throughout the United States, even though it is proven to be harmful and even dangerous. In Ohio, hazing is illegal. Those who suffer damages or losses as a result of illegal hazing can pursue civil claims for their damages. One of the most important things to remember when considering filing a …
How do I know if I have a case for a hazing lawsuit in Ohio?
Some think hazing is a harmless initiation ritual, run by leaders of fraternities and sororities so that new pledges can prove their commitment to the group. The truth is that hazing can be incredibly dangerous, damaging, and even deadly. If you have been a victim of hazing, you may be able to file a lawsuit …
My Son or Daughter Was Hazed at College… Now What?
Hazing is a vicious cycle. Perpetrators are typically young men who went through similar types of hazing themselves. They might think they have to make it a little bit worse each year. Some don’t believe what they are doing is bad or even considered “hazing.” They are wrong – hazing has deadly consequences. Unfortunately, far …
Can Hazing Victims File Lawsuits?
Over the past 15 years, more than 80 college students have died and thousands of others have suffered physical and emotional injuries from hazing. In the fall of 2019, five young men died. Ivan Aguirre was the oldest. He was 20. The other four were still in their teens: Antonio Tsialas was 18; Dylan Hernandez …