There is no greater loss than the sudden, preventable death of someone you love—especially when it could have been avoided through competent medical care. It leaves behind grief, disbelief, and a gnawing question that no hospital discharge summary will ever answer: How could this happen?
At Van Wey & Metzler, we represent families in Oklahoma City who have lost a loved one due to medical negligence. These aren’t just cases. They are deeply personal stories of loss, betrayal, and the urgent need for answers. We carry those stories into courtrooms—and we fight for them.
Not every death is malpractice. But when a physician, nurse, hospital, or healthcare system fails to meet the standard of care—and that failure directly leads to death—they must be held accountable.
A wrongful death case arises when negligence causes a death that could have been prevented. In the medical setting, this might look like:
These moments are often written off as “complications” or “risks”—but they deserve far closer scrutiny. We investigate what others won’t.
The loss is unbearable. But it’s not just emotional.
Families left behind face:
And because hospitals and corporations are more interested in protecting themselves than grieving families, the truth is often buried under jargon, deflection, or silence.
We’re here to change that.
No legal case can ever make a family whole again. We understand that. What we can do is uncover what happened, hold the right people accountable, and help families rebuild their lives with some measure of justice and closure.
Wrongful death lawsuits:
We believe that how someone died matters. And that no one should be allowed to look away when a preventable death occurs under their watch.
In Oklahoma, like many states, the laws around medical malpractice and wrongful death heavily favor the medical industry. There are caps on non-economic damages. Strict filing timelines. Biased review boards. Hospitals with armies of lawyers.
That’s why most law firms don’t even take these cases.
But we do.
Van Wey & Metzler was founded to take on the hardest, most catastrophic medical malpractice cases—and to give families a voice when the system tries to silence them. We have:
We don’t stop until we know everything. And when we know everything, we hold people accountable for what they chose not to do.
Under Oklahoma law, a wrongful death claim can typically be filed by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate. Compensation can be awarded for:
If you’re not sure who qualifies, we’ll guide you through it. We’ll handle the legal logistics while you focus on grieving and healing.
Because we listen. We care. And we don’t flinch.
We are not a volume-based firm chasing settlements. We take on a select number of wrongful death and serious injury cases because we believe the most serious harm deserves the most serious representation.
Clients choose us because:
Founder Kay Van Wey has been at the forefront of patient safety reform for over 30 years. Her relentless advocacy helped hold Dr. Christopher Duntsch (“Dr. Death”) accountable, and she continues to lead our team with compassion, precision, and conviction.
If your loved one died after a medical procedure, hospital stay, or emergency visit—and something doesn’t sit right—trust your instincts. The hospital may tell you it’s just “one of those things.” But in our experience, that’s not always the truth.
Let us find out.
Your consultation is confidential, compassionate, and free of charge. You don’t pay us 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.
