Webster County Personal Injury Lawyers

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Webster County, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Between medical bills, insurance claims, and legal questions, it’s hard to know where to turn. That’s where the dedicated personal injury attorneys at Rhoads & Rhoads come in. With over 50 years of experience representing accident victims across western Kentucky, our law firm is proud to provide assistance to individuals and families navigating the complex world of personal injury law. Contact our law firm today at 888-709-9329.

Rhoads & Rhoads has offices in Madisonville and Owensboro, and focuses primarily on representing injured and disabled clients in personal injury actions, workers’ compensation, and social security disability cases.

Rhoads & Rhoads attorneys have had a presence in Webster County for over 45 years, and have represented hundreds of Webster County residents. Knowing the culture of the community and having invested ourselves in it has helped us achieve success for our clients here. Jerry and Chris Rhoads have tried several cases in Webster County with outstanding results. This includes automobile and trucking accident cases, coal mine fatalities, and railroad cases.

Types of Cases We Handle in Webster County

Rhoads & Rhoads handles a wide variety of personal injury cases. Every injury is different, and every client’s story matters. Below are just some of the cases we handle in Webster County:

Car Accidents

Unfortunately, car crashes are all too common in Kentucky, from distracted driving to head-on collisions. Our practice represents clients injured by reckless, negligent, or impaired drivers and fights for fair compensation to cover medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our personal injury attorneys are familiar with the complex insurance rules that often follow a serious accident and will guide you every step of the way.

Catastrophic Injuries

Some injuries permanently change the course of a person’s life. Catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, and multiple fractures, require long-term care and significant financial resources. These cases demand a personal injury law team with a deep understanding of the legal, medical, and emotional aspects involved. Our law practice helps clients secure the support they need to heal and rebuild their lives.

Slip-and-Fall Accidents

A slip or trip may not seem serious, but these accidents often result in painful and lasting injuries, particularly for older adults. If a property owner fails to obey the law and maintain a safe environment, they may be legally responsible. Our personal injury attorneys are well-versed in premises liability law and understand how to prove fault for our clients in these cases. From wet floors to icy walkways and cluttered aisles, we hold negligent parties accountable.

Premises Liability

Premises liability cases go beyond falls. These claims can include injuries caused by faulty staircases, poor lighting, falling objects, unsafe swimming pools, and lack of security. When hazardous conditions cause injury, victims have a right to seek justice. Our legal team represents people injured on both private and commercial properties and work tirelessly to obtain fair personal injury settlements or, if necessary, our trial attorneys will take cases to court.

Types of Car Accidents We Represent

Car accidents come in many forms, and our attorneys have seen them all. No matter the cause or complexity of your motor vehicle accident, we’re here to help. Our law firm represents victims injured in:

• Collisions involving large commercial vehicles
• Distracted or impaired driving accidents
• Speeding or aggressive driving incidents
• Rear-end collisions
• Head-on crashes
• Rollover accidents
• Multi-vehicle pileups
• Side-impact (T-bone) accidents
• Accidents caused by inexperienced or elderly drivers
• Manufacturing defect or equipment failure cases

When dealing with the physical and emotional toll of an accident, you shouldn’t have to also battle the insurance company. We’ll handle the legal matters so you can focus on healing.

With extensive experience handling a wide range of motor vehicle accident cases, including car and truck accidents, our personal injury team knows what it takes to pursue maximum settlements for our clients. As your trusted Webster County personal injury attorneys, our law firm works tirelessly to hold negligent drivers and their insurance providers accountable, ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve.

Whether your case involves a serious crash with a car or large commercial vehicle, or overlaps with a potential workers’ compensation claim, our law firm is here to guide you through every step of the process. If you’ve been injured in Webster County, don’t wait—schedule an appointment with our personal injury attorneys today and let us recover compensation so you can treat your injuries and recover your losses.

Common Causes of Car Accidents

Most car accidents are preventable. When drivers fail to follow traffic laws, people get hurt. Some of the leading causes of crashes in Webster County include:

• Distracted driving, such as texting, talking on the phone, or eating
• Driver fatigue, especially in overnight or long-haul driving
• Drunk or drug-impaired driving
• Speeding and aggressive driving
• Unsafe weather or poor road conditions
• Failure to yield, stop, or obey traffic lights
• Faulty equipment, including bald tires or malfunctioning brakes

Distracted driving remains the top contributor to motor vehicle accidents, impacting thousands of Kentuckians each year. Our law team thoroughly investigates your personal injury accident in Webster County to determine who was at fault according to the law, and how best to proceed with your case.

Where Slip-and-Fall Accidents Commonly Occur

Slip-and-fall accidents can occur anywhere, but certain places pose higher risks due to frequent foot traffic and potential hazards. These types of incidents often happen in grocery stores and supermarkets where spills are common, restaurants and fast food chains with slippery or greasy floors, and office buildings or business complexes that may have worn carpeting or uneven surfaces.

Shopping malls and retail outlets also present risks, especially in crowded areas or near entrances exposed to the weather. Parking garages and outdoor walkways can become hazardous due to poor lighting or surface conditions, while nursing homes and long-term care facilities must be especially cautious to protect vulnerable residents. Even public sidewalks and government buildings, if not properly maintained, can be the site of dangerous falls.

When business owners fail to clean up spills, fix broken tiles, or clear icy walkways, they can be held responsible for injuries sustained on their premises. Our personal injury attorneys know how to collect evidence, review security footage, deal with insurance providers, and build a strong premises liability claim.

Who is Liable in a Slip-and-Fall Accident?

Determining fault in a slip-and-fall case isn’t always straightforward. Liability depends on multiple factors, including the nature of the hazard and how long it was present before the accident occurred. To prove liability, our attorneys look at:

• Whether the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard
• Whether reasonable steps were taken to correct or warn about the danger
• If the injured person was legally on the property
• The length of time the hazard existed before the injury occurred

In some cases, multiple parties may share responsibility—including property managers, maintenance crews, or third-party contractors. Our personal injury team is experienced in unraveling these complex claims and pursuing the full compensation you’re entitled to under the law for someone else’s negligence.

What is the Per Diem Method of Calculating Non-Economic Damages?

Not all injuries can be measured by medical bills or lost wages. Pain, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life are also real and deserve recognition. The per diem method is a common way of calculating these non-economic damages.

This approach assigns a daily dollar amount to your suffering and multiplies it by the number of days you’re expected to endure pain or limitations. For instance, if your pain is valued at $250 per day over 120 days, your non-economic damages would total $30,000.

Our personal injury attorneys use this method, alongside expert medical opinions and personal accounts, to help court jurors and insurers understand how your injuries affect your daily life.

Emergency Services in Webster County

Webster County is supported by a network of emergency responders, fire departments, EMS teams, local hospitals, and courts ready to assist you. These frontline services play a crucial role in the initial treatment and stabilization of injuries for accident victims.

• Webster County Sheriff: 270-639-5067, 25 Us Highway 41A S, Dixon, KY 42409
• Webster County Fire Department: Dixon City Fire Department, 270-639-5443, 16 U.S. 41 Alternate, Dixon, Kentucky, 42409
• Webster County Hospital: Health First Community Health Center- Clay, 270-664-2526, 140 Veterans Memorial Avenue, Clay, KY 42404
• Webster County Judicial Center: 270-639-9160, 35 U.S. Highway 41A South P.O. Box 290, Dixon, KY 42409

Rhoads & Rhoads values the role of first responders and is committed to continuing that care by fighting for your legal rights after an accident. From ambulance ride to courtroom, we’re here to support you.

Living in Webster County

Nestled in the heart of western Kentucky, Webster County offers residents a peaceful, rural lifestyle rooted in community values and rich traditions. Towns like Dixon, Providence, Clay, and Sebree reflect the county’s history of coal mining, agriculture, and hard work.

Families here enjoy strong public schools, community festivals, and the kind of neighborly spirit that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Rhoads & Rhoads, we appreciate what makes Webster County special. We don’t just represent people—we build relationships. Our law firm understands how personal injury can impact every aspect of life, especially in tight-knit communities like this one.

Rhoads & Rhoads & Webster County

Rhoads & Rhoads traces its roots to Webster County. Its founding partner, Jerry P. Rhoads, started his legal career in 1970 in partnership with Tommy W. Chandler. Mr. Chandler served with distinction as Webster County Attorney, Webster Commonwealth’s Attorney, and was the longtime 5th District Circuit Judge. Jerry and Tommy established a successful partnership and were both very active in community service and development. Jerry served as Providence City Attorney/Prosecutor and his wife, Judy, taught school at Webster County High School and was also very involved in community service. In fact, Jerry still owns a farm in Webster County, and Tom Rhoads is married to the former Elizabeth Ridley, who grew up in Providence.

In 1974 Jerry relocated his practice to nearby Madisonville, and our law firm, in both Madisonville and Owensboro, has continued to represent many Webster County clients who have suffered injuries and disabilities.

“Since I started my legal career in Webster County and was so well accepted, Webster County will always have a special place for me.”….Jerry Rhoads

Jerry and his law partner and son, Chris Rhoads, have been recognized statewide as outstanding plaintiffs’ personal injury attorneys and Jerry was elected by his peers as President of Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys (now Kentucky Justice Association), and Chris has been an elected KJA officer since 2002.

Rhoads & Rhoads has grown into a full service personal injury firm and is well equipped to represent the good folks of Webster County who may have unfortunately suffered injuries and disabilities. If you come to Rhoads & Rhoads, P.S.C., you will be treated like family and we would welcome the opportunity to continue helping our Webster County friends.

Contact a Webster County Personal Injury Attorney at Rhoads & Rhoads

If you or someone you love has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, don’t wait to seek legal help. The team at Rhoads & Rhoads is ready to review your personal injury case, explain your rights under Kentucky law, and discuss the next steps, all during a free consultation.

At our law practice, we understand the challenges of dealing with injuries, insurance claims, and unexpected legal needs. That’s why our attorneys make it as easy as possible to connect with a skilled personal injury attorney who cares about your future and provides specialized attention. There are no upfront fees, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for your personal injury.

To schedule your free consultation or speak to an attorney about your case, contact our office today: 888-709-9329. Let us help you move forward with the confidence, clarity, and support you need to rebuild your life. 

Video Transcript

Webster County has been one of my favorite counties and houses some of my favorite people. I’ve had an opportunity to try several cases in Webster County. My father, Jerry Rhodes, has tried several cases in Webster County. In fact, when I was really young, I grew up in Providence and got to see my dad practice law in the Webster circuit courts. I tried my second case in Webster County and we got a great result, and the folks that I represented to this day are a few of my very, very best friends.

Another story from Webster County, there’s a community of Wheatcroft, and when I was young, they tried to dissolve the community of Wheatcroft. They didn’t want it to be a town anymore. My Dad represented the people of Wheatcroft and was able to go get enough signatures on the petition and they had a big hearing in court and they saved the community of Wheatcroft and to this day, at least we still have the community of Wheatcroft, but being able to represent people in Dixon, Providence, Diamond, Wheatcroft, just people all over the county has really been a treat.