Attorneys for Life-Altering Medical Mistakes
A Single Mistake in the OR Can Change Everything. We’re Here to Help You Take Your Life Back.
Surgery is supposed to restore health — not destroy it. But when a preventable error occurs in the operating room, the consequences can be catastrophic. At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, we represent patients and families who have suffered life-altering harm due to surgical malpractice. It’s not just part of what we do — it’s all we do.
We focus exclusively on serious medical malpractice and birth injury cases, and we are proud to serve the people of Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. While we do not have a physical office in the city, we are fully equipped to investigate and litigate Oklahoma cases involving surgical negligence, and we bring to the table the national reputation, legal acumen, and fierce resolve you deserve.
If you believe something went terribly wrong during a surgery — and you’re being met with silence, excuses, or confusion — we’re here to help you find answers and demand accountability.
Surgical Errors Are Often Covered Up. We Dig Deeper.
Most people think of surgery as a last resort — something serious enough that it demands intense focus and precision. So when something goes wrong, patients naturally want to trust the surgeon’s explanation. But hospitals and providers are often quick to minimize, deflect, or conceal the truth. They may call it a “known complication” or an “unfortunate outcome.” They may gaslight you into believing it was unavoidable.
But you know your body. You know your loved one. And when a routine procedure ends in tragedy — paralysis, infection, permanent disability, or death — you have every right to question what really happened.
We take cases involving:
Wrong-site surgery – operating on the wrong body part or the wrong patient entirely
Unnecessary surgeries – performed without clear medical justification
Foreign objects left inside the body – sponges, tools, or gauze left behind
Nerve damage from poor technique or positioning
Botched laparoscopic or robotic procedures
Perforated organs or blood vessels
Post-operative infections due to improper sterile technique
Bile duct injuries during gallbladder surgery
Failure to recognize and respond to surgical complications
Delayed response to internal bleeding or sepsis
Surgical injuries that result in paralysis, stroke, or brain damage
These are not just statistics. They are real people — patients who trusted their surgical teams, only to suffer preventable harm.
Oklahoma City Hospitals Are Not Immune
Whether you were treated at a large metro hospital in Oklahoma City or a smaller surgical center nearby, the standard of care is the same: patients deserve competent, attentive, and professional medical treatment. But we’ve seen again and again how overworked systems, corporate corner-cutting, and breakdowns in communication lead to devastating outcomes.
You may have been told, “We did everything we could.” You may have been told it was just a risk of the procedure. But if you were left with injuries far beyond what you expected — and no one will give you a straight answer — you owe it to yourself to speak with someone who will.
Why Patients Trust Van Wey, Metzler & Williams With the Most Serious Surgical Malpractice Cases
At our firm, we don’t chase volume. We don’t handle minor injury cases. We don’t settle quickly just to close a file.
We handle fewer cases — and we handle them thoroughly, strategically, and with the deepest sense of purpose. That’s because surgical malpractice cases aren’t just about compensation. They’re about holding dangerous systems accountable and changing the way healthcare operates.
Here’s how we approach your case:
We build the case from the inside out. We work with nationally respected medical experts to analyze every detail of your surgical records, operative reports, and postoperative care.
We tell your story. Our trial team knows how to communicate complex medical facts in a way that juries — and defendants — can’t ignore.
We fight with compassion. We know that you’re dealing with trauma, grief, and anger. You’re not just another case to us — you’re a person who deserves justice.
We challenge the system. This isn’t just about one bad doctor. It’s about stopping systemic failures before they hurt someone else.
We’ve taken on hospitals, surgical centers, and large corporate healthcare chains. We’ve fought for patients who were paralyzed during elective surgery, who lost loved ones after routine operations, and who were forever changed by mistakes no one would admit to. And we’ve won.
What You Can Expect From Us
From your very first contact, you’ll notice the difference. We listen first. We gather facts. We tell you the truth — even if it’s hard to hear. And if we take your case, it means we believe in it.
We don’t make false promises. But we do promise this: no one will fight harder or care more about your case than we will.
You won’t be passed from one attorney to another. You won’t be ignored or dismissed. We walk beside you every step of the way — explaining the legal process, preparing you for what’s ahead, and standing up for you when no one else will.
Let’s Find Out What Really Happened
If you or a loved one was seriously harmed during surgery at an Oklahoma City hospital or surgical facility, don’t wait. Time limits apply to filing a malpractice claim in Oklahoma, and the sooner we begin investigating, the better the chance of uncovering critical evidence.
There is no cost to speak with us, and your consultation is completely confidential. We’re not just here to answer your questions — we’re here to take action, if that’s what your case requires.
At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, we fight for patients because we believe in a safer, more accountable healthcare system. One case at a time, we are changing the story of what justice looks like after surgical harm.
