Misdiagnosis in Oklahoma City

When a Missed Diagnosis Changes—or Ends—a Life, We Demand Accountability

A timely and accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective medical care. It’s what tells doctors what treatment to pursue, what to monitor, and what steps to take to save a life or prevent long-term harm. But when a healthcare provider gets it wrong—or fails to act altogether—the consequences can be devastating.

At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, we represent victims of catastrophic medical misdiagnosis in Oklahoma City and the surrounding region. Whether it’s a missed cancer diagnosis, untreated infection, or a stroke mistaken for something minor, we are here to expose the truth, advocate for your family, and seek the justice you deserve.

A Silent Epidemic: The Deadly Toll of Medical Misdiagnosis

You’re not alone. Every year, over 12 million Americans are affected by diagnostic errors—and research shows that up to one-third of those errors result in serious injury or death.

The most commonly misdiagnosed conditions are also some of the most life-threatening:

• Stroke
• Sepsis
• Pulmonary embolism
• Cancer
• Meningitis
• Heart attack

In Oklahoma, where patients may face long wait times, short appointments, or limited access to specialists—especially in rural and underfunded facilities—these errors happen far too often. And most patients never find out the truth unless someone digs deep into their medical records and holds the system accountable.

That’s where we come in.

When a Misdiagnosis Becomes Malpractice

Not every misdiagnosis is malpractice. But when a doctor fails to meet the standard of care—by not ordering proper tests, misreading results, ignoring red flags, or brushing off concerns—it may be a case of actionable negligence.

Stroke Misdiagnosis

Young women, in particular, are frequently misdiagnosed when presenting with stroke symptoms. Instead of imaging or neurology consults, they’re often told it’s anxiety or migraines—until it’s too late to prevent permanent brain damage.

Sepsis and Infection

When hospitals or ER doctors miss early signs of systemic infection, the patient can go into septic shock within hours. Time is critical—and failure to act can be fatal.

Cardiac Events

Women and people of color are statistically more likely to have their cardiac symptoms dismissed or misattributed to non-cardiac causes. The result? Preventable heart attacks and deaths.

Pediatric and OB/GYN Failures

Fetal distress misread as normal. Newborn jaundice ignored until it becomes kernicterus. Reproductive cancers brushed off as menstrual irregularities. These aren’t rare—they’re the stories we hear from real Oklahoma families.

When a provider fails to listen, to test, or to take you seriously—and harm results—it may be time to take legal action.

What a Diagnostic Malpractice Case Involves

Medical misdiagnosis cases are complex. They often involve layers of failure, such as:

• Physicians dismissing complaints or failing to follow up
• Labs or imaging centers misreporting critical results
• Nurses or specialists not escalating abnormal findings
• Administrators cutting corners in time, staffing, or systems

Proving these failures requires:

• An understanding of the standard of care for each provider involved
• Collaboration with independent medical experts
• Access to internal hospital policies and timelines
• Legal experience in navigating high-stakes medical claims

Our firm has spent decades building exactly this kind of case. We know how to read between the lines in vague or incomplete medical records. We know what hospitals try to hide—and how to find it.

The Life-Changing Cost of a Missed Diagnosis

When you’ve been harmed by a misdiagnosis, you’re not just facing delayed care. You’re facing a radically different future than the one you planned for.

Depending on the condition and the delay, you may be living with:

• Permanent disability
• Organ damage or neurological impairment
• Advanced-stage cancer
• Loss of fertility
• Disfigurement
• The death of a loved one

These are not small injuries. These are catastrophic losses, and they deserve a firm that understands the full scope of what you’re going through.

Why Oklahoma City Families Trust Van Wey, Metzler & Williams

Our firm is nationally known for its relentless focus on catastrophic medical malpractice. We’ve handled some of the most complex diagnostic error cases in the country—and we limit our caseload so that every client gets our full attention.

People turn to us because we:

• Take time to truly understand your story
• Investigate deeply and demand real answers
• Work with the top medical minds to uncover failures
• Prepare each case for trial from day one
• Are committed to changing the system, not just collecting settlements

Founder Kay Van Wey has been featured on national platforms and was a key force behind the civil prosecution of “Dr. Death.” She and her team now use that same tenacity to hold negligent doctors and hospitals accountable in Oklahoma and across the U.S.

What You Can Expect

From your first phone call, you will be treated with compassion, professionalism, and honesty. We’ll gather your records, review your case with medical experts, and give you a clear assessment of your legal options—free of charge.

If we take your case, you won’t pay us anything unless we win. And we’ll keep you informed at every stage of the process.

You Deserve Answers—And So Much More

If your life has been upended because a doctor or hospital failed to diagnose a serious condition, don’t let them convince you it’s just “bad luck” or “unavoidable.” You deserve to know whether your suffering could have been prevented—and whether someone should be held responsible.

Let us help you uncover the truth. Let us fight for justice in your name.