An industrial accident at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company paper mill in Longview, Washington, killed 11 workers. On May 26, a 900,000-gallon tank containing "white liquor" (a highly corrosive chemical) violently imploded. All 11 victims were recovered and identified, making it the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history.

Insurance Claims Adjusters are highly trained professionals, and they will not hesitate to minimize and/or defeat your claim for damages. Some Claims Adjusters can be characterized by the old adage: Pay little, Pay late, Pay nothing!

Call your attorney immediately to schedule a face to face interview. Retain counsel as soon as possible to launch an investigation of your case. Supply all documents to your counsel that pertain to your accident including photos, police reports, and medical bills. (Do not email documents to your counsel until after they have reviewed your case and signed a Retainer Agreement with you.)

After you have signed a written Retainer with your counsel, let these suggestions also act as a guide for your conduct while this matter is pending. Your lawyer's goal is to obtain a result that is just and fair under the circumstances. Money does not make up for the misery you suffer, but in this life, money is the only thing we can get for you.

Law Office of Corrie Yackulic

(Nick Wagner / The Seattle Times) [Longview, WA, Nippon-Dyna-Wave-Packaging-Plant] [Widespread Public Domain]


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