Questions before you take the next step?

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.

No. Filing alone does not increase the fee. The 33⅓% rate applies if the matter resolves at or before mediation or settlement conference, even after a lawsuit has been filed. If it does not resolve at that stage, the fee becomes 40% of the gross recovery, including a later settlement without trial. The written agreement controls the full terms.

Yes. Case costs and expenses are separate from the contingency attorney fee. Under Henry's agreement, they remain the client's responsibility regardless of recovery. Before signing, review how expenses are incurred, advanced, and reimbursed, and ask about anything that is unclear.

A.R.S. § 12-542 generally sets a two-year period after a personal injury claim accrues. Accrual and exceptions depend on the circumstances. Claims involving public entities or employees generally have a 180-day notice requirement under § 12-821.01 and a one-year lawsuit period under § 12-821. Other rules can apply, so have the specific deadline reviewed promptly.

Partial fault does not necessarily prevent recovery. Under A.R.S. § 12-2505, damages may be reduced in proportion to the claimant's share of fault. Exceptions apply, including the statute's treatment of intentional, wilful, or wanton conduct. Henry can discuss how the facts and disputed responsibility affect the claim.

There is no fixed timeline. The evidence, medical information, disputed responsibility, insurance issues, negotiations, and any court schedule can affect the process. Henry can discuss the expected next steps as the facts become clearer, without promising a settlement date.

Not every claim requires a lawsuit or trial. Depending on the facts, a case may resolve through negotiation or mediation. If litigation is appropriate, Henry discusses the work involved, your possible participation, and the risks before deciding on a course of action with you.