Fierce Legal Help for the Seriously Injured

Your Injury.
Our Fight.

Injured at work, in a car accident, or from a slip and fall in Kentucky? Our personal injury attorneys fight aggressively for the compensation you deserve.

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AT HOWES & BARNETT, WE STAND WITH INJURY VICTIMS ACROSS KENTUCKY - AGGRESSIVELY PURSUING THE COMPENSATION YOU DESERVE.

Focused on Your Recovery.

We’re not a billboard firm. We’re a small, focused legal team committed to personal service, straightforward communication, and serious results. From Jefferson to Oldham Counties and beyond, we’re here when you need us most. With decades of combined experience, we’re committed to helping our neighbors in Kentucky recover physically, emotionally, and financially.

No Fee Unless We Win
We work on a contingency fee, meaning you don’t owe us a penny unless we recover the money you're entitled to. It’s that simple. Call now to speak directly with a Kentucky workers’ compensation attorney about your case.

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Practice Areas

We know how disruptive and painful an injury can be.
We help Kentucky clients with:

Personal Injury
Injured at work, in a car accident, or from a slip and fall? We’ll aggressively fight for your lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering damages.
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Workers’ Compensation
Hurt on the job? We’ll make sure you get the wage and medical benefits you’re owed.
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Social Security Disability
Denied your social security claim for disability benefits? We’ll help you file an appeal or schedule a hearing with an administrative law judge!
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Why Choose Us

After an injury, what you need most is clarity, protection, and someone you can trust.

We are here to walk beside you – not just as your representatives, but as advocates who care about your outcome.

1
local

We Know Kentucky Law
We’re not a billboard firm or out-of-town chain. We know how courts and insurers work here – because we live and work here too.

2
experience

Decades of Combined Experience
We know the system better than anyone else. You focus on healing, and we handle the paperwork, calls, and stress.

3
relentless

We Make It Easy
Insurance companies may try to wear you down—but we don’t quit until your case is resolved fairly.

Meet Your Attorney
James Barnett

Jimmy Barnett has spent his career fighting for injured clients—first behind the scenes, and now in the courtroom. His years of hands-on case experience give him a unique edge in standing up to big insurance companies and getting justice for hardworking Kentuckians.

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James Howes

With decades of combined experience, Jimmy and the team at Howes & Barnett have helped hundreds of Kentuckians get justice after injury. Our approach is aggressive in court, but supportive with clients—because we’ve seen what you’re going through.

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Injured?
Don’t Wait.

Insurance companies move fast — so should you. Let’s talk about your case today.

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