Galloway’s healthcare litigation team in Gulfport secured two early dismissals in Mississippi medical malpractice lawsuits by enforcing the Mississippi Tort Claims Act’s (MTCA) strict pre-suit notice and one-year statute of limitations requirements. Nathan Burrow and Phillip LeMere protected their client, a local community hospital, by resolving both cases efficiently.
Mississippi Medical Malpractice Defense: Enforcing MTCA Pre-Suit Notice and Statute of Limitations
The matters involved allegations of medical negligence against a community hospital. Because the MTCA imposes stringent procedural rules for claims against governmental entities, including a statutorily mandated pre-suit Notice of Claim, the plaintiffs’ failure to comply meant the MTCA’s one-year statute of limitations expired before their suits were filed. Burrow and LeMere moved swiftly to assert these defenses, and both cases were dismissed as time-barred.
Drawing on their experience in Mississippi medical malpractice defense and governmental immunity, Burrow and LeMere identified the dispositive procedural issues early, developed a targeted motion strategy, and achieved favorable results without protracted discovery. The two outcomes underscore Galloway’s command of the MTCA’s pre-suit notice requirements and our ability to resolve healthcare litigation efficiently and cost-effectively.
Galloway defends hospitals, healthcare providers, and public entities in medical malpractice claims, combining practical insight with disciplined motion practice to minimize risk.
Nathan Burrow manages Galloway’s Mobile office and handles litigation throughout Alabama and Mississippi, with a substantial portion of his practice dedicated to defending healthcare providers in medical malpractice litigation. He approaches cases pragmatically with an eye towards efficient resolution.
Phillip LeMere works diligently to provide his clients with successful results. He strives to give honest assessments of each case at the outset and his practice includes medical malpractice defense and other professional liability matters.
Whether facing MTCA compliance questions, pre-suit notice disputes, or complex claims, our attorneys deliver strategic, business-forward advocacy for clients in Mississippi and across the Gulf South and Midwest.
