23.07.2014

Mesothelioma Sufferer 'Married Days Before Passing Away'

A woman who was diagnosed with mesothelioma remarried her husband just days before her death in August 2012, an inquest has heard.

Coroner Chinyere Inyama concluded that Hazel Badgery, 62, died from mesothelioma in the hearing held at West London Coroners’ Court on July 22nd. 

The court heard she was exposed to asbestos, which is the only known cause of the disease, while working at Battersea Power Station in the 1950s and 60s. She passed away days after being admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties.

It was also noted during the hearing that her father, who also worked at the facility, died from an asbestos-related disease.

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Expert Opinion

Mesothelioma is incurable and the symptoms can cause a great deal of suffering for the victim, as well as family and friends who have to deal with losing a loved one. <br/> <br/>“We have acted in many cases related to Battersea Power Station and, like those, this highlights how the consequences of working with asbestos without proper protection often do not emerge until decades later. <br/> <br/>“Despite the dangers and risks of exposure to asbestos dust and fibres being known in the 1950’s when Hazel was working at the power station, many employers failed to take steps to ensure that workers were protected from the risks. <br/> <br/>“The dangers of asbestos exposure should never be underestimated and we would urge current employers to always recognise the dangers that the material can pose.”