An injury is never minor when it changes the way you live your life. If you were hurt in a car crash in Washington, whether your injuries are inconvenient, life‑altering, or life‑ending, you and your family are entitled to justice, accountability, and a path forward.
Bastion is not a personal injury “mill” that measures success by how many cases it can settle in a week. The firm is led by serious trial lawyers who prepare every case as if it will be presented to a jury and fight to recover everything the law allows for each client.
Certain choices you make in the days and weeks after a crash can strengthen or weaken your case. This section reframes the original “Things to Keep in Mind” into specific steps you can take to protect yourself.
Document Everything
Preserve evidence by keeping photos, medical records, repair estimates, and correspondence related to the crash and your injuries.
Get Treatment
Get prompt medical care, even if you “feel okay,” and follow through with recommended treatment so your injuries are documented and properly addressed. Do not downplay your pain or limitations; be honest and specific with your medical providers about how the injuries affect your work and daily life.
Be Wary of Signing Anything
Avoid giving recorded statements or signing broad releases for an insurance company before you understand your rights. Contact experienced trial lawyers as early as possible so critical evidence is preserved and deadlines are not missed.
The true cost of a serious crash rarely ends with the first hospital visit.
Medical care: Emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, medications, assistive devices, and projected future care.
Income and work: Lost wages, reduced earning ability, and disruption to your career or business.
Daily life and independence: In‑home help, transportation needs, home modifications, and support for family members who are helping you recover.
Human losses: Pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, and the emotional impact on you and your loved ones.
The goal is to tell your story in a way that decision‑makers cannot ignore, grounded in both evidence and the lived reality of what the crash has taken from you.
If a car crash in Washington has seriously affected your health, your work, or your family, you should not have to face insurance companies alone.
The firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no attorney fee unless there is a financial recovery.
