Nationally Recognized. Client Focused.
Van Wey, Metzler & Williams is a Dallas-based law firm nationally recognized for handling complex and catastrophic surgical malpractice cases. As trusted Dallas surgical malpractice attorneys, we represent individuals and families who have suffered devastating harm at the hands of negligent surgeons, anesthesiologists, and hospital systems.
We combine compassion with courtroom strength. Our team takes on the most serious cases—those involving life-changing injuries or wrongful death—and we fight for one thing above all: accountability.
Compassionate Advocacy. Results That Matter.
Surgery always carries risk—but too often, the harm that occurs isn’t the result of a known complication. It’s the result of avoidable surgical negligence.
At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, we help clients make sense of what went wrong and what comes next. We understand the medical complexity involved in surgical malpractice cases, and we’re here to cut through the excuses, the vague reports, and the institutional silence. Our clients deserve clear answers—and the chance to be heard.
As Dallas surgical error lawyers with decades of experience, we don’t just demand justice—we build the kind of cases that make it possible.
Why Choose a Dallas Surgical Malpractice Attorney?
If you're looking for a surgical malpractice attorney in Dallas, experience and focus matter. These cases are not general personal injury claims—they are medically and legally complex. They require in-depth investigation, access to top experts, and a legal team that knows how to hold healthcare institutions accountable.
At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, we are among the few firms that focus almost exclusively on medical malpractice, and have done so for decades. That focus means we know how to find the missed signs, the overlooked reports, and the systemic flaws that cause irreparable harm.
Our Surgical Malpractice Focus Areas
We handle a wide range of surgical negligence cases in Dallas and throughout Texas, including:
Anesthesia Errors
Improper dosage or failure to monitor a patient’s vital signs during surgery can result in permanent brain damage or death.
Bowel Perforation
A punctured bowel can go undetected, resulting in sepsis, organ damage, and long-term disability.
Gynecologic Surgical Malpractice
Procedures like hysterectomies can lead to catastrophic outcomes if organs are damaged or internal bleeding is missed.
Retained Foreign Objects
Leaving surgical sponges or tools inside the body is inexcusable and often results in serious infections or corrective surgeries.
Hypoxic Brain Injury
Oxygen deprivation during surgery—whether from anesthesia error or poor monitoring—can cause lifelong impairments.
Surgical Fires / Burns
OR fires caused by flammable materials and poor protocol adherence can cause disfigurement and trauma.
Wrong Site / Wrong Procedure
Operating on the wrong body part or patient should never happen. When it does, it’s always preventable.
Nerve Damage
Severed or injured nerves during surgery can result in chronic pain, numbness, or even paralysis.
Spinal Surgery Mistakes
Errors during spinal procedures may cause permanent mobility loss or debilitating nerve damage.
Gallbladder Surgery Malpractice
Improper surgical technique can injure the bile duct, leading to infections, chronic pain, and repeat surgeries.
Robotic Surgery Errors
Inadequate training or equipment failure in robotic-assisted surgeries can result in catastrophic injury.
Interventional Pain Procedure Errors
Poorly performed injections or nerve blocks can result in neurological injury or spinal trauma.
Wrongful Death from Surgical Negligence
In the most tragic cases, preventable surgical mistakes end in death. Families deserve justice, answers, and compensation.
What Justice Looks Like for Our Clients
For many people, working with a Dallas surgical malpractice attorney is about more than a lawsuit. It’s about having someone in your corner—someone who knows how to hold the medical system accountable when it fails to meet the standard of care.
We understand the toll these injuries take, not just physically, but emotionally and financially. That’s why we pursue every claim with a level of care and seriousness that reflects what’s at stake for our clients.
Speak With a Dallas Surgical Malpractice Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one was harmed during surgery, you may be entitled to compensation—but more importantly, you’re entitled to the truth. Our team of surgical malpractice attorneys in Dallas is here to guide you, advocate for you, and fight for the accountability you deserve.
We work on a contingency basis. No fees unless we win.
