Slip and fall on ice; jury verdict $615,000

Our client fell on a two-inch-thick piece of ice on the walkway leading to his apartment and injured his low back. The ice was the result of a snowstorm from the night before. Our client suffered two herniated disks in his low back, which required surgery. He incurred approximately $87,000 in medical bills and had a permanent injury to his back. He also lost wages of approximately $33,000. Prior to trial, the client offered to settle his case for $100,000 and the insurance company offered only $15,000. A jury returned a verdict of $615,000.