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 go unanswered. Paperwork gets “lost.” And suddenly, weeks or months go by without resolution.
At Bastion Law, we’ve seen the damage these tactics cause and we help Washington residents push back.
Here’s what you need to know if your personal injury claim is being delayed.
1. Delays Are Often Strategic — Not Accidental
Insurers know you’re under pressure. Medical bills are piling up. You may be missing work or adjusting to a major change in your life. By dragging their feet, insurers hope to wear you down and make you settle for less.
Some common stalling tactics:
- Asking for the same documents multiple times
- Saying your file is “under review” with no updates
- Claiming they need more medical records (that you’ve already sent)
- Delaying fault decisions without clear explanation
These aren’t harmless oversights. In many cases, they’re designed to create confusion and financial stress, so you’ll accept a lowball offer just to move on.
2. Settlement Isn’t the Only Option
Many people assume they have to wait for the insurance company to make the next move. But you don’t.
If your claim is being delayed or undervalued, talking to a lawyer can shift the entire dynamic. At Bastion Law, we’re trial-focused, which means insurers know we’re not afraid to take them to court. And that pressure often leads to better outcomes without ever stepping into a courtroom.
We can help you:
- Evaluate the real value of your case
- Investigate whether delay tactics violate state law
- Build a case that holds insurers accountable
3. Delay Doesn’t Mean Defeat — But You Need to Act
The longer you wait, the harder it can be to gather strong evidence or maintain leverage. Insurance companies bank on inaction.
Whether you’re recovering from a brain injury, mourning a loss, or trying to get back to work after a serious accident, you deserve a team that will take your claim seriously, and take action when others won’t.
Bastion Law Is Here to Help
We’re not a settlement mill. We’re Washington trial lawyers who stand up to insurance companies when they delay, dismiss, or underpay.
If your injury claim is stuck in limbo, let’s talk. We offer free consultations and don’t charge a fee unless we win for you.
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Let’s put an end to the delay and fight for what you’re owed.