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Arizona catastrophic injury lawyer
Facing a life-changing injury in Arizona? Talk to Henry.
Henry, a former prosecutor, starts with what has changed for your family, not with a form. The consultation is free, and your first booked call is with him. No fee unless we win.
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Looking beyond the immediate injury
The conversation is about more than a diagnosis: work, independence, family routines, and the support a person may need. Henry reviews the facts of the incident alongside the injury's effects. Medical and other expert input may be needed, depending on the case.
The insurance company fights against you. Henry fights for you.
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Henry reads a serious-injury file the way a prosecutor reads a case.
He started his career as a prosecutor. Today he brings that background to evaluating evidence and preparing injury claims, and he handles each case himself. Once you hire him, you get his personal cell number.
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Common Issues in Arizona Catastrophic Injury Cases
A serious injury can raise questions about care, work, independence, and family life. These are common issues to consider; the evidence and resources needed depend on the individual case.
Insurance Company Calls
Adjuster requests and how claim-related communications should be handled.
Medical Records & Bills
Treatment records, medical bills, and documentation of the injury’s effects on work and daily life.
Expert Witnesses
Whether medical, vocational, or life-care expertise would help address the disputed issues.
Negotiation & Settlement
How settlement proposals compare with the evidence and the options for resolving disputed issues.
Deadlines & Paperwork
Identifying the deadlines, notices, and filings relevant to the individual claim.
Future Care Documentation
Future treatment, equipment, assistance, and changes to work or daily routines that need supporting documentation.
Facing a serious injury? Talk to Henry.
A free consultation with a former prosecutor who handles your case himself.
No attorney fee without a recovery. Case costs and expenses remain your responsibility regardless of recovery.
“Working with Henry Beam was very satisfying — he was professional and friendly. He kept good communication so that I never wondered what was happening with my case. I would highly recommend working with him.”
Individual experiences and results vary.
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Bring what you have. Missing paperwork does not prevent an initial consultation, and you do not need to send sensitive records through an initial text or web form.
The basic incident details
When and where it happened, who was involved, and any report number you already have.
The changes to everyday life
Examples of work missed, activities affected, and tasks that now require help.
Available records and correspondence
The types of medical records, bills, insurance letters, or settlement documents available for later review.
Your questions and contact preferences
What is most concerning right now, the best way to reach you, and any accommodations to discuss for a meeting.
What Counts as a Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic injuries permanently alter a person's ability to live and work independently. These cases demand a different level of legal strategy.
Traumatic brain injuries
From concussions to severe TBI, brain injuries can affect cognition, personality, and independence for life.
Spinal cord injuries
Partial or complete paralysis that requires lifetime medical care, adaptive equipment, and home modifications.
Amputations
Loss of a limb changes every aspect of daily life. Prosthetics, rehabilitation, and vocational retraining add up over decades.
Severe burns
Third and fourth-degree burns require extensive surgeries, skin grafts, and years of reconstructive procedures.
Organ damage
Internal organ injuries from blunt force trauma can require transplants, lifelong medication, and ongoing monitoring.
Multiple trauma
When multiple body systems are injured simultaneously, treatment complexity and lifetime costs increase dramatically.
Why Catastrophic Cases Are Different
These cases require strategies and resources that go far beyond a typical personal injury claim.
Future Care Costs
Long-term needs deserve careful review alongside current bills. The analysis may involve treatment records and appropriate expert input about future care, equipment, and assistance. The scope depends on the individual injury and the evidence available.
Life Care Planners & Vocational Experts
Depending on the issues, a case may call for medical, life-care, vocational, or economic expertise. Henry can discuss which resources may be appropriate, what they would address, and the associated case expenses.
Higher Stakes Litigation
Serious injury cases can involve disputed responsibility, multiple parties, and difficult questions about long-term losses. Henry's litigation background includes criminal and civil matters. The evidence, available coverage, and resources needed for a particular injury case are evaluated individually.
Recovery
Long-Term Damages You May Recover
Potential damages depend on liability and the evidence. Arizona's civil jury instructions include necessary medical expenses, lost earnings, diminished future earning capacity, and other proven harms. Not every category applies to every case, and recovery is not guaranteed.
Source: State Bar of Arizona civil personal-injury damages instructions (2022 edition, PDF).
- Lifetime medical care and treatment
- Lost wages and future earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Home modifications and adaptive equipment
- In-home nursing and attendant care
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Vocational retraining costs
2-Year Statute of Limitations
Arizona's general personal-injury limitation period is two years after a claim accrues under A.R.S. § 12-542. Exceptions and separate notice requirements can change the analysis. Have an attorney evaluate the facts and applicable deadlines rather than assuming the general rule resolves your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a catastrophic injury?
On this page, catastrophic describes a serious injury with lasting effects on work, independence, or daily life. The label alone does not determine whether there is a claim or what it is worth. Henry considers the facts of the incident and the effects of the injury, not just a diagnostic label.
How long do catastrophic injury cases take?
There is no reliable timeline without reviewing the case. Medical uncertainty, disputed responsibility, insurance coverage, expert analysis, and court scheduling can affect how long a claim takes. Henry can discuss the likely next steps after learning the facts; a consultation does not promise a settlement date or result.
Can I get compensation for future care?
Future care may be part of a claim when supported by the evidence. Arizona's civil jury instructions address reasonable expenses for necessary care that are reasonably probable in the future. What can be recovered depends on liability, proof of the loss, and the circumstances of the case; lifetime funding is not guaranteed.
What if the insurance policy limits are too low?
When injuries exceed policy limits, we explore every avenue — umbrella policies, commercial policies, multiple at-fault parties, and underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy. In catastrophic cases, identifying all available coverage is critical to securing adequate compensation.
How much does it cost to hire Henry?
Beam Injury Law offers a free consultation. The contingency fee is 33⅓% of the gross amount recovered if the matter resolves at or before mediation or settlement conference, whether before or after a lawsuit is filed. Filing a lawsuit alone does not increase the fee. If the matter does not resolve at or before mediation or settlement conference, the fee is 40% of the gross amount recovered, even if it later settles without a trial. The 40% rate also applies if the matter proceeds to trial or arbitration or results in a verdict, award, or judgment. No attorney fee is owed if there is no recovery. Case costs and expenses are separate and remain the client's responsibility regardless of recovery. Review the written agreement for the full terms before signing.
Who handles a catastrophic injury case at Beam Injury Law?
Henry Beam does, personally. He represents injured people across Arizona from his Tempe practice, and the consultation is free. For accepted cases, in-person visits are arranged when a case calls for them, with details confirmed in advance.
Can I discuss an injury that may not be catastrophic?
Yes. Henry also considers smaller injury claims. You do not need to decide whether an injury is catastrophic before reaching out. A consultation can cover what happened, the harm involved, and whether representation makes sense. Acceptance depends on the facts of the individual case.
What if the injury permanently prevents me from working?
An injury's effect on future earning capacity may be part of the damages analysis. Work history, job duties, medical evidence, and appropriate expert opinions can help assess that loss. It is not a guaranteed award or a simple projection of every future paycheck.
Still have questions?
Call (480) 899-9019 to arrange a free consultation.
Important deadlines
If a Government Entity Was Involved — Shorter Deadlines Apply
When the at-fault party may be a government entity — a city or county, a public school, a state agency, ADOT, a police or sheriff department, a public hospital, or a government-owned road or vehicle — Arizona imposes two deadlines that are much shorter than the general two-year period:
- 180-day notice of claim (ARS § 12-821.01) — a notice of claim generally must be served within 180 days after the cause of action accrues.
- One-year statute of limitations (ARS § 12-821) — the lawsuit generally must be filed within one year after the cause of action accrues, not two.
Missing the 180-day notice typically bars the claim entirely, regardless of how strong the case is. Accrual, exceptions, and notice requirements need case-specific review. Do not assume the incident date alone determines your deadline.
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