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A student at Northern Arizona University died after attending a rush event connected to the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Criminal charges related to hazing have since been filed, and the investigation is ongoing. As the facts continue to unfold, what remains clear is that a young person is gone and a family has been forever changed.
Hazing is often disguised as tradition or minimized as part of campus culture. In reality, many students feel pressure to participate in hazing because they are told it is simply part of the process or a long-standing tradition, often within an environment where power dynamics make walking away feel difficult. When alcohol, secrecy and pressure are combined, people get hurt. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon, and it has played out on campuses across the country for years, affecting students, families, and communities alike. Our firm is dedicated as advocates for those harmed by hazing, and we demand accountability when institutions fail to protect students.
Over 30 Years Advocating for Families Affected by Hazing
Families affected by hazing are often left searching for answers. They want to understand what happened, who may have known something was wrong, and whether steps could have been taken sooner to prevent harm. These questions come from a need for truth and from a desire to ensure that no other family has to endure the same loss.
At The Fierberg National Law Group, our work in hazing injury and death cases has focused on helping families give voice to their loved ones and seek accountability when systems fail. Over the years, we have represented families across the country who want answers, transparency, and meaningful change, not only for themselves, but for others who may be at risk.
Douglas E. Fierberg has spent over three decades advocating for families affected by hazing, working to uncover the facts and hold institutions and organizations responsible when preventable harm occurs. He is joined by Jonathon N. Fazzola, who works closely with families in cases involving serious injury and death, focusing on understanding what happened and pursuing responsibility when harm could have been prevented.
Our attorneys have seen the impact of hazing far too many times. As advocates for students and families, we are here to help give voice to those who have been harmed and to support families seeking answers, accountability, and meaningful change. Our hearts remain with the student’s family, friends, and community as they navigate this loss.
