The Kendrick family’s legal battle began in 2014 when Brody was born with a brain injury and later diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Brody will live with severe disabilities and need care for the rest of his life. His family took the hospital to court and won $34 million for his ongoing care. Hypoxic Brain […]
Australian Study Proves Safety of Using Sibling Umbilical Cord Cells to Treat Cerebral Palsy
Umbilical cords are rich in valuable stem cells, the cells that can transform into nearly any type of cell. Research into using stem cells is ongoing but has already proven useful in treating many conditions, from cancer to autoimmune disorders. A recent trial from Australia recently proved that using a sibling’s cord stem cells to […]
Family of Baby with Cerebral Palsy Wins Record Medical Malpractice Verdict
A Jackson County, Missouri jury recently returned a record-setting verdict amount for the family of a baby born with cerebra palsy. The award, more than $20 million, is the largest verdict ever given for medical negligence in the Kansas City area. The jury determined that the doctor was negligent in making the errors that resulted […]