Screen went black and nothing will turn it on

The screen on my iPhone 4S went black this morning after a call and will not turn back on. I know the phone is charged and on because I can hear every text, email, reminder, etc that comes through but the screen is completely black. I've tried powering it off and back on, only know that happens because it vibrates. I've also tried a hard reset; home & off button simultaneously. I know it comes back on because the long press to get Siri gives me the usual ding. However, Siri doesn't respond to anything I say and the end ding seems to come more quickly.
I'm eligible for an upgrade on my phone and have insurance, but just found out it's a $199 deductible through Verizon's carrier! NOT happy about that since I've been paying $12/month for insurance for 15+ months!
Any ideas??? Help please!
Thanks
Dani

Hey browncub,
Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like you have a solid black screen on the iPhone. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you resolve or isolate the issue.
Get help with the screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If you see a solid color screen (black, white or blue)
Plug in your device to a power source. If you see the low-battery screen when you plug in, let your device charge for at least 10 minutes (20 minutes for iPad) before using it.
Reset your device while it's plugged in.
If resetting doesn’t fix the issue, restore your device.
If you still see the issue after you restore, contact Apple Support.
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a nice day,
Mario

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