Connecticut Tele-Doc ICU Sued in the Death of Conor Hylton
Attorney Kay Van Wey Weighs In: Tele-Doc ICUs: Are They Safe for Patients? by Kay Van Wey, medical malpractice attorney. Host of the AdvoKAYte: Holding Healthcare Accountable Podcast Contact: kvw@vanweymetzler.com Medical Malpractice Attorney Kay Van Wey I’m a malpractice attorney with a long and hard-fought career holding our medical system to account. I’ve seen a […]
Doctor Indicted for Removing the Wrong Organ in Fatal Surgery
Medical Errors: Learning What Questions to Ask — in Order to Ask Why. by Kay Van Wey, medical malpractice attorney.Host of the AdvoKAYte: Holding Healthcare Accountable PodcastContact: kvw@vanweymetzler.com Another patient died under the incompetent hands of a doctor who should not have been a surgeon, this time in Florida. In August 2024, a 70-year-old man […]
When a ‘Routine’ Eye Surgery Turns Deadly
What a Colorado Manslaughter Charge Reveals About a Broken Patient Safety System Attorney Kay Van Wey by Kay Van Wey, medical malpractice attorney.Host of the AdvoKAYte: Holding Healthcare Accountable PodcastContact: kvw@vanweymetzler.com I’ve spent my career investigating catastrophic medical errors and helping families pick up the pieces after a preventable medical mistake shatters their lives. Different […]
Safe Staffing, Patient Safety, and Preventable Harm in U.S. Hospitals
Hospitals Never Close: But Safety Sometimes Does Attorney Kay Van Wey by Kay Van Wey, medical malpractice attorney.Host of the AdvoKAYte: Holding Healthcare Accountable PodcastContact: kvw@vanweymetzler.com “When we talk about increased risk of medical errors during weekends and holidays, it is critical to be clear: this is not simply a holiday problem. The underlying issue […]
A Legal Wake Up Call: When the System Fails the Smallest Victims
Empty corridor hospital In July 2023, the nation was shaken by a heartbreaking story out of Georgia: a newborn baby was decapitated during delivery. The parents had waited nine months for a healthy child. Instead, they left the hospital with devastation, unanswered questions, and the unthinkable truth that their child had died due to trauma […]
A Victory for Texas Patients: Texas Supreme Court Decision on Bush vs. HCA
Texas Supreme Court Holds Hospitals Accountable for Patient Safety Failures At Van Wey & Metzler, we’re proud to share a major legal victory, not just for our clients, but for patients across Texas. After years of litigation and appeals, the Texas Supreme Court has issued a favorable opinion in Bush v. Columbia Medical Center of […]
Texas Tort Reform: What it Means for Patients
Texas Bills SB 30 & HB 4806: A Dangerous Step Backward for Patient Justice At Van Wey & Metzler, we’ve spent our careers fighting for those who’ve been catastrophically injured by negligent healthcare providers. We’ve seen, firsthand, the lifelong cost of medical malpractice—costs that are not only financial, but emotional, physical, and deeply human. That’s […]
When the Law Hurts the Injured: How Legal Loopholes Can Limit Patient Rights
A Closer Look at the Recent ER Lobby Crash Case in Austin and What It Means for Texans At Van Wey & Metzler, we focus exclusively on medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases, and we’ve seen firsthand how devastating the consequences of medical negligence can be. But what happens when the legal system, meant to […]
How Safe is Your Hospital? Safety Scores and How to Find Them
Safety Scores and How to Find Them When we talk about patient safety, we’re really talking about how hospitals and other health care organizations protect their patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. Nearly 250,000 people die every year from preventable errors in hospitals. While some hospitals have hidden dangers, there are things you can […]
Unwrapping the Truth About Holiday Medical Care Risks
The holiday season is often a time of joy and reflection, but for many patients who require medical care, it can also be a time of heightened risk. Hospitals and medical centers face significant challenges during weekends and holidays, with research showing higher rates of complications, poorer outcomes, and delayed care. Unfortunately, for those in […]