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Low Settlement Offers After a Car Accident?

January 29, 2026

Here’s What to Do If It’s Been Months You followed the rules. You filed a claim. You’ve been patient.But months after your car accident, the insurance company still hasn’t paid what you need or worse, they’ve offered a settlement that barely covers your medical bills. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. At Bastion Law, […]

How Insurance Companies Stall Injury Settlements — And What You Can Do

October 24, 2025

When you’re hurt and trying to rebuild your life, the last thing you need is silence from an insurance company. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what many injury victims face. Whether it’s a serious car crash, a serious fall, or a catastrophic event that changed everything, the system you’re told will support you often turns cold. Calls […]

After the Fire: What Homeowners Should Know About Filing a Property Claim

September 22, 2025

When a fire damages your home, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Between temporary housing, smoke damage, and dealing with your insurance company, it’s hard to know where to begin. But this is also the moment your insurance company should step up, not step back. Unfortunately, many Washington homeowners face delays, lowball offers, or even outright […]

Holding a Restoration Company Accountable for Unsafe Work

September 10, 2025

A $600,000 Jury Verdict for an Avoidable Injury in Clallam County When an elderly Washington homeowner fell through an uncovered hole in his bathroom floor, it wasn’t just an accident. It was the result of careless, unsafe work by a company that should have known better. At Bastion Law, we took the case to trial […]

Windstorms Are Getting Worse in Washington.

August 5, 2025

Is Your Insurance Company Ready to Help? What Washington Homeowners and Business Owners Should Know About Windstorm Damage and Insurance Claim Denials In recent years, Washington homeowners and business owners have seen a sharp uptick in wind-related damage—as NOAA data shows the annual average of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in our state has jumped […]

What Is a Public Adjuster, and When Do You Need One for Homeowners Claims?

July 29, 2025

If your home has been damaged and you’re filing a claim with your insurance company, you’re already dealing with enough stress. But when your insurer delays, denies, or underpays your claim, it can feel like the system is stacked against you. That’s where a public adjuster may come in — but knowing when to involve […]

Was Your Water Damage Claim Denied? Here’s What to Do Next

July 22, 2025

Why Insurance Companies Deny Water Damage Claims — And How to Fight Back In Washington, water damage can strike in unexpected ways: a failed sump pump, a burst pipe during a freeze, or a water supply line that cracks. For many homeowners, the financial burden doesn’t come from the damage itself — it comes from […]

When a Brain Injury Changes Everything

June 30, 2025

If you or a loved one is facing a brain injury claim, here’s how to push back when insurers deny responsibility for your injuries. A traumatic brain injury doesn’t just affect the person who was hurt — it affects everyone around them. If you or someone you love is struggling with memory loss, fatigue, emotional […]

The Business Owner’s Guide to Insurance Disputes

June 16, 2025

How to recognize bad faith tactics and protect your business when your insurer won’t pay Running a business comes with risk. You carry insurance to protect your property, your income, and your operations. But when your insurance company delays, underpays, or denies a valid claim, the fallout can be devastating. Knowing your rights and your […]

My Insurance Company Keeps Delaying My Claim — What Are My Rights in Washington?

June 11, 2025

Understanding insurance delays, bad faith, and what you can do when the waiting never ends When disaster strikes, filing an insurance claim should bring peace of mind. But for many Washington business owners and property holders, that peace is short-lived. Days turn into weeks. Phone calls go unanswered. Documents are marked “under review,” yet nothing […]