You place your life—or the life of someone you love—in the hands of a medical professional expecting skill, care, and integrity. When that trust is violated through negligence, the damage can be irreversible. What begins as a routine procedure or a hospital visit can end in catastrophic injury, permanent disability, or even death.
At Van Wey & Metzler, we represent patients in Oklahoma City and beyond who have suffered life-altering harm due to medical negligence. These are not simple mistakes. These are failures that could and should have been prevented—failures that demand answers and justice.
According to a landmark study by Johns Hopkins, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, following only heart disease and cancer. Yet most families never hear the truth about what happened to their loved one. Hospitals and healthcare systems often close ranks, shielding negligent providers from scrutiny.
In Oklahoma, where oversight is often limited and rural areas are medically underserved, patients are especially vulnerable. Too often, we hear stories like:
Medical malpractice isn’t just about technical errors. It’s about a healthcare system that too often prioritizes speed, profits, or institutional protection over patient safety.
Not every poor outcome is malpractice—but many are. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, causing injury or death. These cases often involve:
Operating on the wrong body part, leaving surgical instruments inside a patient, or damaging nearby organs during routine procedures.
Failing to diagnose cancer, stroke, sepsis, or other critical conditions in time to intervene.
Administering the wrong drug, wrong dose, or failing to account for drug interactions or allergies.
Negligent labor and delivery management that leads to cerebral palsy, hypoxic brain injury, or maternal death.
Failure to monitor patients under sedation or triage errors that lead to delayed life-saving treatment.
Misread X-rays, misplaced test results, or failure to follow up on alarming lab work.
These aren’t accidents. They’re breaches of professional responsibility that change lives forever—and they are more preventable than hospitals would have you believe.
We don’t handle fender benders or minor claims. We exclusively represent clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries as a direct result of medical malpractice. This includes:
If you’re not sure whether what happened qualifies as malpractice, we encourage you to reach out. We’ll review your case honestly and thoroughly—at no cost to you.
Medical malpractice litigation is not easy. It’s not quick. And it’s not for every law firm. These cases require:
Van Wey & Metzler was built for this kind of fight. We are known across the country for tackling complex, high-value medical malpractice cases—often the very ones other firms won’t touch.
Founder Kay Van Wey is a nationally recognized patient advocate with more than 30 years of experience holding negligent doctors, hospitals, and corporations accountable. She was a lead attorney in the civil litigation surrounding the “Dr. Death” case and has helped change the conversation about patient safety at the national level.
A successful malpractice claim isn’t about revenge. It’s about rebuilding a life—and that takes resources. We fight for compensation that covers:
We also pursue non-economic justice—ensuring providers are reported, disciplined, and held accountable so no other patient has to suffer the same fate.
We understand Oklahoma’s legal and medical landscape. Whether the malpractice occurred at OU Health, INTEGRIS, Mercy, or a smaller regional facility, we know how to uncover the truth buried in vague medical records, gaslighting responses, or missing documentation.
Our clients choose us because:
You’re not just hiring a law firm. You’re joining a movement—one that demands reform, compassion, and accountability in every medical setting.
If something went wrong with your care—or the care of a loved one—and the answers don’t add up, trust your instincts. We’ve helped hundreds of families discover what really happened and win the compensation they deserve.
Your consultation is free, confidential, and zero-pressure. You don’t pay unless we win.
When you become our client, you become part of the Van Wey & Metzler family, and you receive responsive communication and support throughout your case.
We represent clients from all across the United States. If you or a loved one has been injured by medical negligence of a healthcare provider or facility, contact us now for a free consultation.
