Legal Precision. Medical Insight. Unmatched Experience.

California Personal Injury &
Medical Malpractice Lawyers

At Van Herk Wetzel, we offer something few firms can: a powerful blend of deep medical knowledge and relentless legal advocacy.

One of our founding partners is a registered nurse (RN) with years of hands-on clinical experience leveraging those skills over the last decade to represent those harmed by the negligent and wrongful acts of others. Our other founding partner has spent her entire career representing injury victims, successfully trying and resolving countless medically complex cases. Together they have earned a reputation for results in and out of the courtroom.

When your life is turned upside down by an injury or medical error, you need a legal team that understands not just what went wrong—but how to prove it, explain it to a jury, and demand the full compensation you deserve. That’s exactly what we do.

Personal Injury

• Auto, Truck, Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) & Motorcycle Accidents

• Pedestrian Accidents

• Bicycle Accidents

• Slip & Fall/ Trip & Fall/Premises Liability

• Unsafe or Dangerous Products

• Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

• Medical Transport Accidents

• Brain Injuries/Spinal Cord Injuries

• Burn Injuries

• Brain Injuries

• Orthopedic Injuries

• Spinal Injuries

• Wrongful Death

Medical Malpractice

• Birth Injuries & OB/GYN Negligence

• Misdiagnosis

• Delayed Diagnosis

• Surgical Errors

• Anesthesia Errors

• Medication Mistakes

• Hospital Negligence

• Post-operative Errors & Failure to Monitor

• Kaiser Arbitration

Why Clients Choose Us

  • No Fees Unless We Win

    No fees for a consult and there are no fees unless we win your case.

  • Experienced Injury Lawyers

    Proven success handling high-stakes, medically complex litigation.

  • Extensive Medical Knowledge

    Insight into complex injuries, medical care, and treatment protocols and how those affect personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits.

  • Results Driven

    We combine aggressive strategy with compassionate client focused service.

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You Deserve More Than Just a Lawyer—You Deserve a Team That Truly Understands

Our unique background allows us to look deeper, ask smarter questions, and uncover the full impact of your injury—physically, emotionally, and financially. From life-changing injuries to medical care gone wrong, we prepare every case with the care and precision it deserves allowing you to focus on your recovery. Whether we’re negotiating a settlement or presenting your story to a jury, we’re your strongest advocate every step of the way.