In East Texas, families trust their doctors and hospitals to uphold the highest standards of care. But when that trust is violated—when a medical professional’s mistake changes a life forever—there must be accountability. At Van Wey & Metzler, we represent the people of Tyler and the surrounding region who have suffered unimaginable harm at the hands of negligent healthcare providers.
We are not a general personal injury firm. Our entire practice is built around one mission: fighting for victims of medical malpractice and birth injury. From the moment you contact us, you’ll notice the difference. We listen. We dig deep. And we prepare every case like it’s going to trial—because often, that’s what it takes to get justice.
Standing Up for Patients in Tyler and East Texas
No two cases are the same. Some of our clients came to us after a surgeon operated on the wrong part of their body. Others lost a child during childbirth due to a failure to perform a timely C-section. Still others suffered a misdiagnosed infection that led to catastrophic consequences.
What they all have in common is that they were failed by the system. They were harmed by a provider or hospital that didn’t follow the standard of care. And when they tried to get answers, they were met with silence or denial.
That’s where we come in.
Holding the Healthcare System Accountable
Medical malpractice isn’t just about individual errors—it’s about systemic failures. In Tyler, just like in Dallas or Houston, hospitals are under pressure to move fast, limit costs, and avoid litigation. This culture can lead to devastating oversights: fetal monitors that go unread, scans that are misinterpreted, infections that are ignored.
We focus on the most severe, life-altering cases, including birth injuries like hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebral palsy, brachial plexus trauma, and neonatal seizures. We also handle maternal deaths, surgical mistakes, emergency room negligence, misdiagnosis of strokes or cancer, and anesthesia errors.
These cases are complex. They require an in-depth understanding of both medicine and the law. Our team works alongside some of the most respected medical experts in the country to build compelling, evidence-based claims that get results.
Our Approach: Purposeful, Relentless, Compassionate
We know that by the time a client reaches us, they’ve already experienced the worst day of their life. They’re grieving, overwhelmed, and trying to make sense of the senseless. That’s why we don’t just serve as attorneys—we serve as advocates, educators, and allies.
Our founder, Kay Van Wey, has spent decades fighting some of the most high-profile and challenging medical negligence cases in the country, including the landmark “Dr. Death” litigation. But our proudest work happens every day, quietly and relentlessly, in cases that never make the headlines but change lives all the same.
When you hire our firm, you’re not passed off to a case manager. You work with a team that’s personally invested in your outcome. We treat your story with the respect it deserves—and we make sure the courtroom does too.
Why Tyler Families Trust Van Wey & Metzler
In a place like Tyler, relationships matter. So does reputation. We’ve earned the trust of clients across Texas by doing exactly what we say we’ll do: fighting with integrity, preparing meticulously, and never backing down when lives are on the line.
We know that legal action won’t erase what happened. But it can provide financial relief, long-term stability, and a sense of justice that helps families move forward. And in many cases, it can also force healthcare providers to improve safety protocols, helping prevent others from suffering the same fate.
