Southern Med Law

A Well-Known Southeast Firm with Nationwide Reach Nationwide recognition for a local firm Southern Med Law, a Birmingham, AL, based small firm, employs a select group of attorneys who concentrate on civil litigation, medical malpractice, and product liability. Southern Med Law has served the community for over twenty years, recovering more than $30 million in client compensation. Southern Med Law provides a unique and unrivaled experience because Dr. Francois Blaudeau is not only a trial attorney but also practices as an obstetrician/gynecologist. We are doctors and lawyers, and we will advocate for your rights. Maritime Workers' Rights Employment status and location Maritime employee classifications can be divided into two broad categories: a) as the captain or crew of a vessel in navigation, which typically activates Jones Act protections; or b) an offshore platform worker or dockside employee, which entails the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). Jones Act and LHWCA protections These two statutory schemes were created to safeguard the rights of maritime employees, but each has different requirements, effects, and pitfalls for unsuspecting clients or their attorneys. In addition to maritime careers, passengers aboard ships at sea can file a lawsuit. Passenger lawsuits have several parallels to Jones Act and LHWCA matters and will require a maritime attorney who has the expertise and understanding of the distinctive standards of maritime law.