Spinal Cord Injury in Oklahoma City
When a Medical Mistake Permanently Alters a Life, We Fight Back
A spinal cord injury isn’t just a medical diagnosis—it’s a life-altering event that changes everything in an instant. And when that injury was caused by medical negligence, the emotional, financial, and physical toll can feel even more unbearable.
At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, we represent individuals and families in Oklahoma City who have suffered catastrophic spinal cord injuries at the hands of negligent doctors, surgeons, or healthcare facilities. We don’t take on fender benders or soft tissue claims. We handle the most serious medical malpractice cases—because those are the ones where justice matters most.
Medical Negligence and Spinal Cord Injury: A Preventable Tragedy
Spinal cord injuries caused by medical malpractice are devastating precisely because they are often preventable. Unlike traumatic injuries from car accidents or violence, spinal cord damage in a medical setting typically stems from errors in judgment, failure to follow standard protocols, or delay in treatment.
You trusted your medical team. You followed their instructions. And now, you or your loved one is facing:
Paralysis (partial or complete)
Chronic pain or nerve damage
Loss of mobility, independence, or bowel/bladder function
The need for lifelong medical care and assistive equipment
When medical professionals fail to protect one of the most delicate and vital systems in the human body, they must be held accountable.
How Spinal Cord Injuries Happen in Medical Settings
Spinal cord injuries caused by malpractice often occur in hospital settings, during surgery, or in emergency rooms—places that are supposed to be safe. These injuries can result from:
Surgical Errors
Botched spinal surgeries (including discectomies or laminectomies), misplacement of hardware, or excessive manipulation of the spinal cord can cause irreversible damage.
Delayed Diagnosis or Treatment
Failure to recognize symptoms of spinal cord compression, infection (such as epidural abscess), or traumatic injury can allow the condition to worsen beyond repair.
Epidural or Spinal Anesthesia Errors
Improper needle placement or dosage during labor or other procedures can cause bleeding or direct trauma to the spinal cord.
Emergency Room Mismanagement
Failure to stabilize the neck or spine in trauma patients, or missed diagnoses during imaging and neurological assessments, can lead to catastrophic injury.
Postoperative Complications
Infections, hematomas, or undiagnosed swelling following spinal surgery can lead to secondary spinal cord damage—unless caught and treated swiftly.
Each of these scenarios represents a missed opportunity to prevent a lifelong injury. And each one deserves scrutiny, accountability, and justice.
The Legal Fight After a Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury cases are some of the most complex in medical malpractice litigation. They require:
A deep understanding of neurology, surgical technique, and standard of care
Access to top-tier medical experts and life care planners
A team with the financial and legal resources to fight major hospitals and insurers
Van Wey, Metzler & Williams is not a high-volume law firm. We focus exclusively on cases where lives have been catastrophically altered, and we prepare each case as if it will go to trial.
Because sometimes, it does.
Real Consequences. Real Compensation.
The lifetime costs associated with a spinal cord injury can exceed $1 million to $5 million, depending on the level of injury and the age of the patient. But it’s not just about medical bills. It’s about:
Lost earning capacity
Home modifications and mobility aids
In-home care and rehabilitation
Emotional trauma and loss of independence
Pain and suffering
A successful case can ensure the injured person receives the best possible quality of life—and that the healthcare system answers for what it allowed to happen.
Why Oklahoma City Families Turn to Us
Our firm is nationally recognized for high-stakes medical malpractice litigation. Founder Kay Van Wey has been named among the Best Lawyers in America and was instrumental in the civil litigation surrounding the infamous “Dr. Death” case.
But it’s not about publicity. It’s about purpose.
Clients choose us because we:
Take the time to uncover what really happened
Treat clients like people, not files
Limit our caseload to give each case the attention it deserves
Demand systemic accountability, not just settlements
We have helped clients nationwide rebuild after unthinkable losses. And we’re here to do the same for you.
What to Expect When You Call Us
We understand how overwhelming it can be to even start this process. Hospitals and doctors often gaslight families, minimize responsibility, or blame the patient. That’s why we take time to review your records, consult with experts, and give you honest feedback—before we ever file a claim.
If we take your case, we’ll walk alongside you every step of the way. You won’t be passed off to a junior associate or left in the dark. We believe in clear communication, total transparency, and relentless advocacy.
Your consultation is free and 100% confidential. You won’t pay anything unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact Van Wey, Metzler & Williams
If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury in an Oklahoma City medical facility and you suspect negligence played a role, reach out to us today. You deserve answers. And you deserve a team that won’t stop fighting until you get them.
