Slip and Fall

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Slip and Fall Attorney in Media, PA

A fall takes a second: a wet floor, a loose stair tread, a walkway nobody cleared. The injuries can last far longer. If you were hurt after falling on another person's property, The Law Offices Of John A. Novello can help you seek compensation. Attorney Novello represents slip and fall clients from offices in Media and Kennett Square.

When a Fall Becomes a Claim

Not every fall leads to a legal case. What matters is where it happened and why. Attorney Novello's slip and fall work centers on people injured on property that belongs to someone else, where the conditions on that property played a part in the fall.


He starts by reviewing the details: where you were, what caused you to go down, and how the injury has affected your health, your work, and your finances. That review tells him whether a claim makes sense and how to approach it.

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How Attorney Novello Builds the Case

Once he understands what happened, attorney Novello researches the facts and prepares a strategy suited to your situation. Some claims settle through negotiation, while others proceed to court, and he represents clients in both. He has over 38 years of experience as a personal injury attorney, and you work with him one-on-one throughout.


Falls sit within his wider personal injury practice, which also includes claims involving defective or unsafe products. If more than one kind of injury is involved in your situation, the same attorney can look at all of it.

Practical Steps After a Fall

If you have just been hurt, a few simple habits can make a difference later.

  • Get medical care and follow through with any treatment you are given.
  • Keep every bill, receipt, and record related to the injury in one place.
  • Write down where and when the fall happened while the details are clear.
  • Take photos of the spot if you can do so safely.


Then call attorney Novello. Bringing these materials to your first meeting gives him a head start.

Clients Across Three Counties

The firm works with clients in Delaware, Chester and Lancaster counties. That includes people in Nether Providence Township, Upper Providence Township, and Swarthmore, along with Kennett Square and Media. You can find the full list of attorney Novello's practice areas on the main page.

Slip and Fall FAQ

  • Does the fall need to happen on someone else's property?

    The slip and fall cases attorney Novello handles involve injuries from falling on another person's property. He reviews where and how the fall happened to see whether a claim fits.

  • How soon should I reach out after a fall?

    Pennsylvania allows two years to file a personal injury claim. Calling well inside that window leaves more time to gather records and build the case.

  • What happens during the first meeting?

    You meet one-on-one with attorney Novello and walk him through the fall and your injuries. He reviews those details and explains how he would approach the claim.

  • What expenses can a slip and fall claim address?

    A claim can seek compensation for medical bills from your treatment and for wages lost while the injury kept you from working.

  • Is there an office near Kennett Square?

    Yes. Along with the Media office at 221 North Olive Street, the firm has a Kennett Square location. Call (610) 566-3020 to set up a meeting at either.