Prescription medications are meant to heal, stabilize, and save lives. But when a healthcare provider prescribes the wrong drug—or the wrong dose—or fails to recognize a critical allergy or interaction, the results can be devastating. What should have helped ends up causing irreversible injury—or death.
At Van Wey & Metzler, we represent patients and families in Oklahoma City who have suffered catastrophic harm due to preventable medication errors. These are not unfortunate accidents. These are violations of professional duty—errors that happen when providers cut corners, ignore protocols, or fail to listen to their patients.
According to the FDA, medication errors harm over 1.3 million Americans each year. Yet few people realize how common these errors are—or how easily they could be avoided.
In hospitals, emergency rooms, pharmacies, and nursing homes across Oklahoma, we’ve seen medication errors like:
These errors often occur in the very moments when patients are most vulnerable—undergoing surgery, recovering from trauma, or being treated in a high-pressure hospital environment. But they also occur in outpatient settings, where patients are sent home with prescriptions they don’t fully understand or that were filled incorrectly.
We’ve represented families whose loved ones:
The result is often a completely avoidable tragedy that leaves families asking: How could this happen? And the answer is rarely satisfying—unless someone demands a full investigation.
What makes medication error cases so complex—and so frustrating—is that the mistake can occur at any stage in the process:
In each of these steps, there are supposed to be checks and safeguards. When they fail, the results can be deadly.
Too often, hospitals try to dismiss these cases with explanations like:
But when we dig into the records, the truth emerges:
That’s not a side effect. That’s negligence.
At Van Wey & Metzler, we’ve built our reputation by taking on some of the hardest, most technical medical malpractice cases in the country—including those involving medication errors that other firms won’t touch.
Here’s how we do it:
We pursue these cases not just for justice—but for change. Because no family should suffer simply because a provider was rushed, overworked, or careless.
When a medication error results in permanent injury or death, the road ahead is long. Recovery—if possible—can require:
A successful malpractice case can’t undo the damage. But it can give your family the resources, answers, and justice needed to move forward.
We’re not a high-volume law firm. We don’t handle minor injury cases. Our work is focused solely on catastrophic, life-changing medical malpractice—because that’s where our advocacy can make the greatest impact.
Clients choose Van Wey & Metzler because:
Founder Kay Van Wey has helped reshape the conversation around patient safety. Her work has exposed dangerous systems and brought justice to families across the country. She leads our team with passion, vision, and a tireless belief in reform.
If you or someone you love suffered a serious reaction, permanent injury, or death following medication—especially during or after hospitalization—don’t accept silence. You deserve answers.
We can help you find them.
You won’t pay us anything unless we win. Your consultation is 100% confidential and designed to give you clarity, not pressure.
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.
