How to Prepare, What to Watch For, and When to Take Legal Action As summer approaches in Washington, so does the heightened risk of wildfires. Over the past decade, fire season has intensified, threatening homes, rental properties, and commercial investments throughout the state. While physical damage can be devastating, what happens next often catches property […]
Steps to Take After a Denial — and How to Spot Bad Faith You’ve paid your premiums. You filed your claim. And now, your insurance company says “denied.” For many Washington homeowners, this is the most frustrating moment in the aftermath of property damage. Whether the issue was fire, flooding, or another unexpected event, a […]
Protecting Your Investment When Insurers Stall or Deny Claims If you own or manage commercial property in Washington, you understand the stakes. From retail centers and office buildings to apartment complexes and industrial sites—your real estate portfolio represents years of investment, planning, and strategic growth. When property damage disrupts your operations or revenue, insurance is […]
Common Tactics Used by Insurers—And How to Respond Chaos and bad luck doesn’t discriminate — but sadly, insurance companies often do. After windstorms, floods, or wildfires hit Washington communities, policyholders frequently face another disaster: claim denial. At Bastion Law, we see this pattern time and again. Homeowners and business owners pay premiums for years, only […]
How to Recognize Bad Faith Tactics and Take Action When disaster strikes — whether it’s a burst pipe, fire, or vandalism — small business owners rely on their insurance policies to keep operations afloat. But what happens when the insurer you trusted with your livelihood turns against you? In Washington State, insurers have a legal […]