A North Okanagan woman says she was injured by radiation from her cell phone 13 years ago and she’s been battling to prove it ever since.
Barb Makota, who used to sell cell phones, says she developed burning sores on her face whenever she put the devices on her face.
In 2000, she was diagnosed with electrical sensitivity and is now battling Work Safe BC to recognize her injuries.
Despite letters from a dozen doctors confirming her claims, Makota says her claims have been rejected by Work Safe BC.
She even has evidence from new thermographic images showing considerable damage to her brain, eyes, ears, face, neck, hands and arms.
Makota says she is still in constant pain.
She no longer uses a cell phone or a computer.
When she does watch TV, it’s through a silver lined veil that blocks some of the electrical signal.
Makota is pointing a finger at the Canadian government and what she believes is a major flaw in our safety codes.
She is preparing for an appeal against Work Safe BC.
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