July 12, 2011 – Stamford Connecticut sidewalk slip and fall jury verdict totals $480,000 -$401,000 non-economic damages and $79,000 economic damages.  The Plaintiff was injured while walking on sidewalk in Stamford Connecticut. His right leg got caught on a sharp metal lettering around the outside of a concrete bollard that was about 3 feet high.  The edge of the lettering caused a laceration that requiring 37 staples to close.  He also fell over the bollard injuring his left knee. He required a total knee replacement. The jury found 100% negligence against the defendant and also found the condition constituted a nuisance.