Product Liability
Product Liability Lawyer in Media, PA
You expect the things you buy to do what they were made to do. When a product fails instead and someone gets hurt, the injury is not the result of anything you did wrong. The Law Offices Of John A. Novello represents people injured by defective or unsafe products, with offices in Media and Kennett Square. Attorney Novello handles these claims as part of his personal injury work.
Injuries Caused by the Product Itself
Most injury claims center on what a person did: a driver who ran a light, a property owner who ignored a hazard. Product liability is different. The focus is on the item that caused the harm.
These cases can involve almost anything people use day to day. A power tool might break apart during ordinary use. An appliance could overheat. A child's item might come apart in a way that creates a hazard, or a vehicle part could fail on the road. In each situation, the question is whether the product was unsafe and whether that problem led to your injury.
Hold On to the Evidence
In a product case, the product is often the most important piece of evidence. If you can, keep it exactly as it was after the incident. Resist the urge to repair it, return it, or throw it out. Save the packaging, the receipt, and any instructions or warning labels that came with it.
Medical records matter just as much. Keep track of every visit, bill, and prescription connected to the injury, along with any time you missed from work. Bringing all of this to your first meeting lets attorney Novello see the full situation from the start.
How the Case Moves Forward
Your first conversation is one-on-one with attorney Novello. He reviews what happened, what the product was, and how the injury has affected you. From there he researches the facts and prepares a legal strategy. Depending on the case, he pursues compensation through negotiation or represents you in court.
He has over 38 years of experience as a personal injury attorney, and product claims sit beside his other injury cases, including medical malpractice cases. All of them fall under the firm's personal injury representation.
Serving Delaware, Chester and Lancaster Counties
Attorney Novello works with clients across Delaware, Chester and Lancaster counties. His offices in Media and Kennett Square are within reach of Rose Valley, Middletown Township, and Springfield Township. For the firm's full range of services, visit the
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Product Liability FAQ
What counts as a product liability case?
It is an injury claim where the harm came from a defective or unsafe product, such as a tool that breaks during normal use or an appliance that overheats, rather than from another person's direct actions.
Should I keep the product that hurt me?
Yes. Keep the product in the condition it was in after the incident, along with the packaging, receipt, and any instructions. Do not repair or discard it before talking with an attorney.
How much time do I have to bring a claim?
Pennsylvania sets two years as the filing period for personal injury claims. The sooner you call, the easier it is to preserve the product and other evidence.
What losses can a product liability claim cover?
A claim can seek compensation for medical bills, wages lost during recovery, and damage to your property caused by the product.
Who will handle my product liability case?
Attorney Novello handles it himself. He meets with clients one-on-one and brings over 38 years of experience as a personal injury attorney to each case.