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Key West Birth Injury Attorneys

Leesfield Scolaro, has been representing the victims of negligence for years. Our team of dedicated Key West birth injury lawyers represents persons who have suffered serious injury, economic loss, personal loss and future damages due to negligence of others.

A birth injury is any type of damage inflicted on the infant's body before, during or just after birth. Injuries range from minor bruises and skin irritations to severe damage to the brain that may result in the death of the infant. These brain injuries occur when the child is deprived of oxygen or is bleeding inside the brain from trauma during pregnancy, labor or delivery.

In some circumstances, oxygen deprivation can occur naturally during the labor and delivery process. For example, the umbilical cord can become compressed or twisted in the birthing process and may cut off the supply of oxygen to the brain. Other instances include when the baby is too large to pass through the birth canal easily, or the baby is breach or sideways in the womb. The medical team must be prepared for these situations and act immediately to save the child.

Some common types of birth injuries include:

* Skin irritations
* Temporary paralysis
* Fractured collar bone
* Fractured arm
* Cerebral Palsy
* Brain damage
* Erb's Palsy and Brachial Plexus Palsy

There are many "natural" circumstances wherein oxygen deprivation can occur during the labor and delivery process: the umbilical cord can become compressed or twisted in the birth process; the baby is too large to pass through the birth canal easily, or the baby is breach or sideways in the womb.

If you suspect your infant has suffered a birth injury as a result of medical negligence, it is imperative that you contact an experienced Key West personal injury law firm immediately after birth. The Key West birth injury lawyers of Leesfield Scolaro are experienced in handling these serious injury and wrongful death cases.

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I have known Ira for several decades and without a doubt he represents the best of the profession- a never ending commitment to his clients and a perpetual desire for learning and sharing his expertise with his colleagues. Richard
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I found, and still find, that Ira’s firm will evaluate the case fairly and provide the client with a reasonably expectation of the process involved and will avoid giving false hope where there is none. Also Ira’s firm consistently keeps in constant touch with the client as well as referring attorneys so each knows the progress of a case. Finally I can tell you that if I personally were injured, Ira Leesfield is the first person I would call. Michael Browning
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I'm impressed and very satisfied with the handling of my injury case at this law firm. I was helped and walked through every step of the way. I'm happy to report a fantastic settlement achieved by this excellent law firm. Thank you Rosa
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The people at Leesfield Scolaro are extremely professional and compassionate! I would refer your Law Firm to anyone that was in need of an attorney! Thank you my friends. Karen
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Our family highly recommends the team at Leesfield and Scolaro. Every step of the way, Barbie Leon was there to make sure we were updated on the progress of the case as well as answer any questions we had. Barbie was in constant communication with our family. She is thoughtful and caring and worked hard to make sure we understood everything that was happening around us. Linda