Personal Injury

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Personal Injury Attorney in Media, PA

An injury caused by someone else's carelessness changes more than your health. It can upend your work schedule, your budget, and your plans for months. Attorney John A. Novello has spent over 38 years as a personal injury attorney, representing clients from offices in Media and Kennett Square. His role is to pursue compensation for losses you did not cause, so your attention can stay on recovery.

Injury Cases Attorney Novello Takes On

The firm's injury practice covers four main types of claims. Each has its own page with more detail.

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Auto Accidents

Collisions are among the most common reasons people need an injury lawyer. Attorney Novello represents drivers and passengers hurt in car and auto accidents throughout the area.

Slip and Fall Injuries

A fall on another person's property can lead to broken bones, back injuries, and long recoveries. He reviews the details of each slip and fall injury to determine how to pursue compensation from the responsible party.

Product Liability

Sometimes the cause of an injury is the product itself. Attorney Novello handles product liability cases for people hurt by items that failed or were unsafe.

Medical Malpractice

When care from a medical provider leaves a patient worse off, the result can be serious and lasting. He represents clients in medical malpractice claims as part of the same injury practice.

The Real Cost of an Injury

An injury claim is built around the costs an accident created. For most clients those fall into three groups: medical bills from hospitals, doctors, and therapy; income lost while injuries keep them off the job; and damage to property such as a vehicle.



Those numbers are rarely settled the week of the accident. Treatment continues, missed shifts add up, and repair estimates change. A claim has to account for the whole picture, not just the first bill that arrives in the mail. When another person's negligence led to those costs, you can seek compensation from that person rather than absorbing it yourself.

From First Meeting to Resolution

Every case starts with a conversation. You sit down with attorney Novello, one-on-one, and explain what happened. He reviews the details, asks questions, and tells you how he sees the claim.



From there he researches the facts, collecting the records and information that show how the injury occurred and what it has cost you. That research shapes the legal strategy he prepares for your case. Many claims are resolved through negotiation; others need a judge. Attorney Novello represents clients in both settings, and he stays on your case himself the entire time rather than passing it to another attorney.

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The Two-Year Clock

Pennsylvania sets a two-year deadline for filing a personal injury claim. Attorney Novello encourages people not to wait until the end of it. The earlier he starts, the more time he has to gather evidence while it is fresh and build a complete picture of your losses.

Clients From Media to Kennett Square

The firm serves Delaware, Chester and Lancaster counties from its office at 221 North Olive Street in Media and its second office in Kennett Square. Clients come from Middletown Township, Springfield Township, and Rutledge, as well as from both office towns. To see the firm's other practice areas, visit The Law Offices Of John A. Novello.

Personal Injury FAQ

  • Which kinds of injury cases does the firm accept?

    Attorney Novello takes on personal injury cases involving auto accidents, slip and fall injuries on another person's property, product liability, and medical malpractice.

  • I fell on someone else's property. Can attorney Novello help?

    Yes. Slip and fall injuries are part of his practice. He reviews the details of what happened and where, then works to pursue compensation from the party responsible.

  • Is there a deadline for filing an injury claim in Pennsylvania?

    Yes. Pennsylvania gives you two years to file a personal injury claim, and starting well before that deadline gives your attorney more time to prepare.

  • What costs can an injury claim help recover?

    A claim can seek compensation for medical bills, income lost while you were unable to work, and property damage connected to the accident.

  • Does attorney Novello personally handle my case?

    He does. Every client meets with him one-on-one, and he never hands a case off to another attorney.

  • How do I set up a first meeting?

    Call (610) 566-3020 or use the contact form. You can meet at the Media office on North Olive Street or at the Kennett Square location.