Medical Treatment - Miami Medical Malpractice Lawyer: Sean M. Cleary

Types of Medical Treatment Errors and Cases We Handle

The term "treatment-related malpractice" refers to medical interventions that go wrong during treatment. In our practice, we investigate cases in which healthcare providers fail to follow proper procedures, use inappropriate techniques, or fail to prevent complications from occurring.

Some of the most common malpractice cases in medical treatment are:

• Procedural complications during routine medical interventions
• Tearing of the lung during pneumothorax treatment procedures
• IV placement errors causing nerve damage or vessel puncture
• Injection site injuries leading to necrosis or nerve damage
• Catheter insertion mistakes leading to organ perforation
• Endoscopy complications resulting in internal damage
• Biopsy procedures causing unnecessary tissue trauma
• Physical therapy treatments exceeding safe parameters
• Medication administration errors during treatment
• Equipment malfunctions due to improper maintenance or operation

Proving Treatment-Related Medical Negligence

Medical procedures and protocols must be analyzed thoroughly in cases of treatment malpractice. Whatever the case, we work with medical experts who specialize in respiratory procedures, vascular access, diagnostic interventions, or therapeutic interventions to establish negligence.

The investigation process examines if the medical staff did the following:

• Followed standard treatment protocols
• Were properly trained and credentialed for the procedure performed
• Used the appropriate equipment and techniques
• Obtained informed consent before treatment
• Monitored patients adequately throughout and after the procedure
• Identified and handled complications promptly

When Medical Treatment Procedures Go Wrong

Medical treatment malpractice often occurs when healthcare professionals rush procedures, lack proper training, or ignore established safety protocols. 

Warning signs of treatment malpractice may include the following:

• Sudden complications during routine procedures
• Unexplained pain or symptoms following treatment
• Infections at treatment sites
• New injuries unrelated to your original condition
• Procedures performed without proper consent or explanation
• Treatments administered by unqualified personnel
• Medical staff who seem unprepared or unfamiliar with procedures
• Delayed or inadequate response to complications

Unlike surgical malpractice that occurs in operating rooms, treatment malpractice can happen in any medical setting, including outpatient clinics, emergency departments, physical therapy offices, and even during home healthcare visits.