Civil litigation law firm serving the people of North Carolina
At the law office of Jeanne H. Washburn, civil litigation is all we do. Attorney Jeanne Washburn concentrates her practice in the following areas of law:
- Automobile accidents
- Motorcycle & bicycle accidents
- Workers compensation
- Personal injury
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death
An experienced trial attorney for the road ahead
North Carolina is home to some of the most dangerous roads in America. Attorney Jeanne Washburn represents clients who have been injured while driving a car or riding a motorcycle or bicycle. If your loved one has lost his or her life due to the negligence of another driver, you can file a wrongful death suit in addition to the claim against the insurance company. Attorney Jeanne Washburn is dedicated to getting victims and their families the compensation they need to rebuild their lives after suffering this tragic loss.
A dedicated protector of workers’ rights
If your employer has more than five employees, you are entitled to receive workers compensation benefits when injured on the job. Attorney Jeanne Washburn can help you file a workers compensation claim with your employer’s insurance company. If the insurance company denies your benefits, Jeanne will take them to court and fight to secure the benefits that you deserve.
Workers compensation laws are designed to help injured workers. If you have been injured while you are at work you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. However, Workers Compensation laws are complicated and the insurance companies for the employers have lawyers working hard on their side. In order to make sure that you get the benefits that you deserve you should call and schedule a free consultation.
- Medical Treatment and prescription drugs
- Compensation for your lost wages while you are disabled
- Compensation for mileage to and from your doctor’s visits
- Vocational retraining if work restrictions prevent you from returning to your employer
- Modifications to your house and attendant care, under certain circumstances
- Lump sum payment for permanent injury
From 1994-1999, Jeanne Washburn worked as an attorney for the employers’ insurance company. Continuously since 1999, Jeanne Washburn has worked for individuals and families to navigate through the workers compensation system. At this law firm, we know that there is no case more important than yours. Give us a call today in order to speak to Jeanne Washburn about your case.
Raleigh personal injury and medical malpractice attorney
If you have been injured in any kind of accident, attorney Jeanne Washburn uses her experience and skill to get you the best possible results. If your injuries were the result of medical malpractice, Jeanne calls in experts in medicine to testify to the proper medical procedures that should have taken place. With more than 18 years of trial experience, Jeanne Washburn will get you the help you need to move forward with your life.
If you have been injured, try to take pictures of the accident scene and your injuries. Many people have cameras on their cell phone, and you can use that to document evidence. Police reports may not capture everything that happened to you. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Stay off of social media and do not talk about your injuries. North Carolina courts have recently ruled that social media entries are discoverable in court. You do not want to have any entries or pictures of you taken out of context and used against you at trial.
Call the law office of Jeanne H. Washburn at 919.821.7555 or contact the firm online to schedule your free initial consultation. From her office in Raleigh, Jeanne represents clients throughout North Carolina, including Wake, Johnston, Durham, Franklin, Lee, Wilson, Harnett, Nash, Edgecombe and Chatham counties. Jeanne speaks both Spanish and English, and if you cannot come to our office, Jeanne can come to you to discuss your case.
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