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 Ohio hazing lawyer will compassionately listen to what happened, advise you about your rights, and let you know if you have a case and how much it may be worth.
What Is Hazing?
Hazing is a form of initiation or ritual that involves humiliating, dangerous, or degrading activities. It often occurs in groups or organizations, such as fraternities, sororities, sports teams, or military units.
Hazing may be physical, mental, or emotional and can have serious consequences, including death.
The fearless, experienced, and dedicated Ohio attorneys at Cooper Elliott helped pass Collin’s Law: The Ohio Anti-Hazing Act and we want to help if you or your child were a victim of hazing.
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Subtle Hazing
Subtle hazing typically involves behaviors or activities that emphasize a power imbalance between new and established members of a group or organization.
The experienced hazing attorneys at our firm are just as comfortable pursuing cases of subtle hazing as we are with the more physical types of hazing, so don’t let a lack of injuries stop you from contacting us to schedule a free consultation.
Examples of Subtle Hazing
Some examples of subtle hazing include:
- Demeaning names
- Deception
- Social isolation of new members
- Name-calling
- Drills, line-ups, or tests on meaningless information
- Expecting somebody to keep certain items on their person at all times
Harassment Hazing
Harassment hazing includes behaviors that cause physical discomfort or emotional anguish to make somebody feel like they’re part of a group and cause undue stress, frustration, and confusion for new members.
Examples of Harassment Hazing
A few examples of harassment hazing include:
- Verbal abuse
- Sleep deprivation
- Threats or implied threats
- Being expected to harass others
- Sexual simulations
- Asking new members to wear humiliating attire
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Violent Hazing
Violent hazing includes behaviors that may cause psychological, emotional, or even physical harm.
Examples of Violent Hazing
Violent hazing examples include:
- Forced alcohol or drug consumption
- Water intoxication
- Sexual violation
- Public nudity
- Branding, burning, beating, paddling, or other forms of assault
- Exposure to extreme heat or cold without appropriate clothing
- Forced ingestion of any substance
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The Dangers of Hazing
Hazing can cause low self–esteem, injuries, alcohol poisoning, and other problems all the way up to death in extreme cases.
A serious issue in some groups such as fraternities, sororities, and the military, hazing is a dangerous activity with potentially devastating consequences.
Emotional Trauma
Even when hazing doesn’t leave physical scars, it can cause emotional trauma, including depression, anxiety, and even post–traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This emotional trauma may last a lifetime if victims don’t address the hazing they endured.
Physical Injuries or Death
From bruises to broken bones to concussions to alcohol poisoning to death, hazing can cause any number of physical and potentially life-threatening problems.
When to Contact a Hazing Lawyer
If you or your child have been a victim of any type of hazing, you should contact an experienced hazing lawyer from Cooper Elliott.
Even if we can’t help you with a lawsuit, we’ll point you toward resources to help you overcome the trauma of the hazing experience.
There’s no fee until we win, so you don’t pay anything out of pocket for our services.
Benefits of Hiring an Ohio Hazing Lawyer
An Ohio hazing attorney can:
- Help you understand your rights
- Collect evidence
- Identify the liable party
- Negotiate with insurance carriers on your behalf
- Take your case to trial, if necessary
- Get you maximum compensation for the harm you or your child experienced in the hazing incident
How Much does a Hazing Lawyer Cost?
You don’t need added financial stress after you or your child have been a victim of a hazing incident, so the compassionate attorneys at Cooper Elliott work on a contingency fee basis.
Rather than charging you anything upfront, we’ll take a percentage of the money we get for you.
There are absolutely no fees until we win, so schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today to find out how our experienced lawyers can help you with your hazing claim.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a Hazing Lawyer in Ohio
If you or your child have been the victim of hazing, schedule a free consultation with an Ohio hazing lawyer from Cooper Elliott.
Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience, and we’ve recovered over $700 million for our clients.
We also helped pass Collin’s Law, so you know we’re passionate about standing up for hazing victims. Contact us today to find out how much your hazing claim may be worth and how we can help you get justice for your or your child’s hazing experience.
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