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Savannah Medical Malpractice Attorneys Fight for Injured Patients

Knowledgeable lawyers carefully build a solid case for relief

When you’re sick or hurt, you go to the hospital or your doctor’s office expecting you’ll get treatment that will help you get better. But healthcare professionals sometimes make mistakes that put patients’ health and lives at risk — and sometimes, those mistakes are caused by negligence. Doctors, surgeons, nurses, and pharmacists must follow strict protocols for treating and evaluating patients. When they fail to do so, serious injuries, illnesses, and complications can occur.

Careless mistakes that can have severe and even life-threatening consequences for patients include:

  • Surgical errors
  • Filling the wrong prescription
  • Administering the wrong medication
  • Making an incorrect diagnosis

If you or a loved one has been harmed due to a medical professional’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a claim for compensation. At Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers, our Savannah medical malpractice lawyers assist people injured by healthcare providers’ negligence, and we know what it takes to get results.

How safe are Georgia hospitals?

If you have been injured while in the care of a Georgia hospital, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that only one in five have scored an A grade for patient safety. The patient safety organization Leapfrog recently issued its semi-annual rankings and gave the coveted A to only 21 percent of facilities in Georgia. This rating lags behind the national average of 30 percent per state. If as Leapfrog claims, its Georgia hospital safety grades are a reliable source of information on the quality of care patients are likely to receive in our state, 79 percent of the state’s hospitals need to improve their service.

Proving your healthcare provider’s negligence

Patients injured by medical professionals in Georgia can pursue compensation for medical malpractice-related injuries, illnesses, and complications. However, patients and their attorneys must be able to prove three things before malpractice can be established:

  • There was a duty of care between the medical professional and patient.
  • The doctor breached the duty of care by not using the reasonable level of care required by the situation.
  • The failure to use reasonable care caused an illness, injury, or complication.

Georgia law requires people who were hurt by healthcare providers to provide evidence that supports their claims that negligence caused them to suffer adverse health effects. A significant component of the required proof involves expert testimony — often from other medical professionals — supporting patients’ claims.

At Owens & Mulherin, we know that collecting evidence, gathering medical records, and arranging testimony from experts is the last thing you want to do when you’re trying to get better. That’s why we’ll handle everything on your behalf while you focus on your recovery.

Time limits to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia

The consequences of medical malpractice aren’t always obvious. For example, some patients may not develop complications for weeks, months, or even years after surgeries, being prescribed medication, or receiving a diagnosis.

Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations and a five-year statute of repose on medical malpractice claims and lawsuits. That means action must be taken within two years to five years of when the negligent act occurred that caused you to suffer an injury, illness, or complication.

However, there are exceptions to these rules. Our Savannah medical malpractice lawyers know the state’s laws inside and out, and we can evaluate your case and work hard to make sure you’re eligible to pursue the compensation you deserve.

Why call Owens & Mulherin?

Georgia law has stricter requirements for filing medical malpractice claims than many other types of injury claims. That’s why it’s so important to have a legal team on your side who is experienced with these types of cases and has the resources to give them the proper care and attention they deserve.

It can be devastating when a healthcare professional that you’re supposed to trust hurts you because of their negligence, but you don’t have to suffer alone. We’re here to listen to your story and provide you with the support and guidance you need while we work hard on your behalf.

Let us handle your medical malpractice case in Savannah

Don’t trust the outcome of your medical malpractice claim with just any law firm in Savannah.  Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers has the knowledge and skill to seek the compensation you deserve. Call us at 912-212-2100 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation. We’re available to speak with you 24/7, and you won’t owe us anything for our services unless we get money for you. That’s our No Fee Guarantee®.

Reviews From Our Clients
  • "I was pregnant and injured in an automobile accident. Mr. Owens, personally, came to the hospital. He told me he would handle everything, I just needed to get healthy for the baby and myself. Mr. Owens did everything he said he would. I highly recommend Owens and Mulherin. Everyone in their office is friendly and informative. You're not just another client with them, they genuinely care." - Lindsay Chadwick

  • "Highly recommend working with this group!! They are very friendly, understanding, caring people and very easy to talk to. They Gave us plenty of time to talk with them. Did not make us feel rushed and explained everything thoroughly. Made the experience the best possible and we had a positive outcome during a tragic time. Thank you to the attorneys and entire staff." - Cindy Shuman

  • "I found Mr. Owens to be very professional and extremely sympathetic towards my needs as a result of my injuries. His experience helped guide me through my case and we ultimately won in the end...settled out of court! Thanks for all your help!" - Diane Calahan

  • "Following an automobile accident I sought representation from Wil Owens. Throughout the process he and his staff were always very kind, informative, and diligent in protecting my rights and interests. I knew my case was minor comparatively speaking, however, they never minimized the importance of my situation or claim. I would highly recommend this local law firm!!Sincerely,Christi (Fry) Vinyard" - Christi Fry

  • "This was my first time having to get an attorney and my experience was great. They make sure you fully understand everything that's going on and make sure the case is settled in your favor. I highly recommend this attorney office if you need one." - Dee James

  • "Absolutely 100% the best law firm around. I was completely blown away by the staff with all their generosity and helpfulness every step of the way. Wilbur Owens is hands down the best attorney I have ever met. He was caring, professional, and helpful in all aspects of my case, from the very begining with all my treatments to the very end with my settlement. He was highly recommend to me and I have heard nothing but great things about him and his firm. They truly are the best around and if ths need were to arise again in the future I will gladly come to the law firm of Owens and Mulherin. Wonderful people and they gave me my life back as well as piece of mind, and for that I am and always will be truly thankful." - Courtney Graves

  • "I had a good experience with Mr. Owens and Ms. Teresa. They were very professional and was on point. It was a long process but it was worth the wait. I would recommend anyone to this lawfirm." - Ashley Robertson

  • "My thanks to Mr. Owens and his crew. After getting injured at work , and not knowing what to do I found them thru a local web search. Everyone in the office was great, Will walked me thru my case and explained how it would go. After everything I would highly recommend this law firm. I can't say enough of Mr. Owens and his staff . Thank you for your help!" - Mark Kalla

  • "I worked with Mr. Ownens and his team for my most recent accident involving 2 uninsured motorists, and I am extremely pleased with the way my case was worked, as well as the outcome. I cannot say anything negative about the law firm whatsoever, but I can tell you that being hit by uninsured vehicles is a nightmare." - Nic Schuman

  • "Loved working with me. Mulherin. Didn’t make me feel rushed or pinned against a wall. He gave me the beat and worse case scenario. Went to bat for me when the insurance company thought they could get away with being cheap. Brooke was amazing to work with to. Always answered calls or emails in a timely manner." - Natasha Campbell

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Wilbur D. Owens
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Mr. Owens devotes his practice exclusively to representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death claims. His primary focus is automobile/tractor-trailer accidents, dog bites, slip/trip and falls, medical malpractice, injuries from dangerous products, job injuries and nursing home abuse. Before joining forces with Mr. Mulherin to open Owens & Mulherin in 2001, Mr. Owens worked…

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Joseph A. Mulherin
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Mr. Mulherin represents individuals in personal injury cases. His primary practice areas are automobile accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, medical malpractice claims and workplace injuries. Before forming Owens & Mulherin with Mr. Owens in 2001, Mr. Mulherin practiced at Bouhan, Williams & Levy, LLP, from 1984 - 2000, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases.…

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