When your child has suffered a life-altering birth injury, you’re thrown into an unfamiliar world of medical terms, care decisions, financial pressures—and legal questions you never expected to face. For Houston families, the path forward is not just about healing. It’s about securing justice and resources for a lifetime of care. At Van Wey & Metzler, we understand how overwhelming that can feel. That’s why we make the legal process not only manageable—but empowering.
We don’t believe families should be left to figure it out alone. We guide you step by step, so you can focus on what matters most: your child.
If you suspect a birth injury—whether it was noticed immediately after delivery or becomes apparent over time—the earlier you reach out, the better. Texas law imposes strict deadlines (called “statutes of limitations”) on when medical malpractice claims can be filed. And while these rules allow extra time for injuries to children, building a strong case requires early action: medical records must be preserved, witness recollections must be captured, and evidence must be secured before it’s lost.
You don’t need to know everything that happened. You just need to know that something wasn’t right. Let us do the investigating. Let us ask the right questions.
At Van Wey & Metzler, we begin every birth injury case in Houston with a deep intake process. We don’t just collect the facts—we listen to your story. You’ll never be treated like a case number or a form. You’ll meet directly with a compassionate legal team that specializes only in serious medical negligence cases.
We’ll request and review:
Then we consult with some of the top medical experts in the country, including maternal-fetal medicine specialists, pediatric neurologists, and neonatologists, to evaluate what went wrong—and whether it should have been prevented.
If the evidence shows a deviation from the standard of care caused your child’s injury, we’ll prepare a formal notice of claim and begin building a compelling case.
In Texas, medical malpractice cases follow a very specific process. Houston families deserve a team that knows this process intimately and has the experience to anticipate challenges from hospital systems and insurers.
These are complex cases that require time and care to build correctly. Most birth injury lawsuits in Houston take anywhere from 12 to 24 months, depending on whether they go to trial or settle beforehand.
That may sound long—but the stakes are enormous. We are fighting for compensation that could determine your child’s ability to walk, communicate, attend school, and live with dignity. We take the time to do it right, because your child only gets one chance at justice.
A successful birth injury claim can result in substantial compensation, designed to cover both past and future costs related to your child’s injury. These may include:
We work with life care planners and financial experts to present a clear, compelling picture of your child’s needs—not just today, but for the next 20, 30, even 50 years.
Unlike many personal injury firms that dabble in various types of cases, our firm is laser-focused on catastrophic medical malpractice and birth injury cases. That is all we do. And we’ve been doing it with award-winning results for decades.
We’ve taken on major hospital systems across Texas. We’ve been featured for our groundbreaking work in cases like “Dr. Death.” And we’ve helped families in Houston and beyond secure the support they need to move forward with hope.
But more than anything, we treat every family like they’re part of ours.
The road after a birth injury is painful and uncertain—but it doesn’t have to be hopeless. You have the right to answers. You have the right to accountability. And you have the right to the resources your child will need to live a full life.
If you’re in the Houston area and believe your child’s injury could have been prevented, we invite you to reach out. There is no cost to speak with us, and no obligation to move forward. But there is power in understanding your options—and strength in having the right team by your side.
In a typical medical malpractice claim, three critical elements must be proven: First, we establish the standard of care, determining what a reasonably prudent healthcare provider would do under similar circumstances. Next, we demonstrate a violation of that standard of care, showing that the medical professional acted outside the expected norms. Finally, we prove causation, linking the healthcare professional’s actions (or inaction) directly to the injury, harm, or death.
Our knowledgeable attorneys will thoroughly investigate the facts of your situation to ensure these elements are met, providing a solid foundation for your case.
If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury due to medical negligence, our Houston medical malpractice lawyers are here to help. During your initial consultation, our team will review your case and discuss your legal options with you.
At Van Wey & Metzler, we are passionate about fighting for justice and ensuring that negligent healthcare providers are held accountable. Contact our medical malpractice attorneys in Houston today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward securing the compensation you deserve.
