Serving Bullhead City and the Colorado River · Mohave County
Bullhead City personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
Hurt on the river, on SR 95, or by someone driving home from Laughlin? Tell Henry Beam, a former Mohave County prosecutor, what happened. No fee unless we win, and the first call costs nothing.
No attorney fee without a recovery. Case costs and expenses remain your responsibility regardless of recovery.
Photo: Andrew Cattoir, National Park Service (public domain)
- 5.0Google ratingRead reviews on Google
- 10.0Avvo ratingSuperb · October 2026
- 2019Super Lawyers Rising StarsArizona selection
- Top 100Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers · 2014 and 2015
- 2014Avvo Clients’ ChoiceClient-nominated award
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Hear from Henry
A minute with Henry on Bullhead City.
Henry's welcome to Bullhead City: SR 95, the Laughlin Bridge, the river, and what to do after a crash.
Read what Henry says in the video
Hey, Bullhead, it's Henry Beam. If you need a car accident or personal injury lawyer in Bullhead City, you know what? I'd love to help you out.
Before I started doing auto accident injury cases, I was a prosecutor right here in Mohave County. Bullhead City is river country. We all know that, and people can get hurt on SR 95, on Bullhead Parkway, coming back over the Laughlin Bridge, going out to the Colorado River.
The main Arizona trauma center here is Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, and I hope you don't have to go there because somebody hit you. But if they did, you can call me for a free consultation. I handle car accidents, motorcycle crashes, boating injuries, even wrongful death cases.
And as a former prosecutor, I know DUI cases. I know how they get built, and this matters if somebody has been drinking and driving when they hit you. It matters for insurance.
It matters for the case. It changes a lot of dynamics, and you need to know that. The first consultation with me is always free, and it's with me.
If you hire me, you get my cell phone number, and we can meet in person if we need to. Otherwise, we can converse over the phone and Zoom. If you've been hurt in a car accident in Bullhead City or out in the river, call me.
I'll walk you through it.
Hurt in Bullhead City? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Bullhead City injury lawyer and former Mohave County prosecutor. No fee unless we win. The consultation costs nothing, and when you book, your first call is with Henry. He handles your case himself and pursues the recovery Arizona law allows for your injuries.
Reviewed by Henry Beam, Arizona attorney · October 9, 2026 · Sources checked October 9, 2026
No fee unless we win
No attorney fee without a recovery. Case costs and expenses are separate and remain your responsibility regardless of recovery; the written agreement explains the terms.
Free consultation
Book a time and your first call is with Henry. Bring questions, not paperwork. Talking first creates no obligation.
Recognized Arizona lawyer
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2019. Avvo rating 10.0. Rated 5.0 on Google. Recognitions are specific to the dates shown.
Knows Mohave County
As a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, Henry handled matters in Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, and tried many cases around the county.
Personal attention
Henry handles your case himself. Once you hire him, you get his personal cell number.
Can I start after I have left town?
- Yes. Leaving town does not stop you from hiring Henry. He takes cases for people hurt in Bullhead City who have gone home to Nevada or California, and as a former Mohave County prosecutor he knows the agencies and courts a Bullhead crash runs through.
How much time is there?
- Two years is the usual Arizona deadline. Government claims move faster, with a notice due within 180 days, and federal rules can apply to some river injuries.
Do I need records before I call?
- No. Start with what happened. Medical records, crash or boating reports, and insurance papers can be gathered later, once you know whether you have a claim.
Questions about your Bullhead City crash? Talk to Henry.
A free consultation with a former Mohave County 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.
5.0Read reviews on GoogleBullhead City by the numbers
- Bullhead City crashes in 2024
- 631Bullhead City crashes in 2024
- injured in Bullhead City crashes
- 304injured in Bullhead City crashes
- alcohol-related crashes in those totals
- 43alcohol-related crashes in those totals
- Arizona boating deaths in 2024 (statewide)
- 11Arizona boating deaths in 2024 (statewide)
Bullhead City sits across the Colorado River from the casinos of Laughlin, Nevada. Two public bridges connect them: the 1987 Laughlin Bridge and a second bridge about eight miles south. The river is also the state line, so where a crash or boating accident happened can decide which state’s law applies. State Route 95 runs the length of town, and SR 68 climbs east toward Golden Valley and Kingman.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; U.S. Coast Guard, Recreational Boating Statistics 2024 (Table 30); Clark County: second Laughlin–Bullhead City bridge; ADOT: SR 68 raised median
What happened in Bullhead City?
01 / Drunk driving crashes · Bullhead City
Bullhead City drunk driving accident lawyer: after someone else’s night across the river.
When the other driver was impaired, the claim usually runs against that driver, with that driver's insurer paying, and your own policy may matter too.
- Bullhead City had 43 alcohol-related crashes in 2024, injuring 31 people and killing 2.
- Henry knows how DUI cases are built: he prosecuted them right here in Mohave County as a Deputy County Attorney.
- On this side of the river, Arizona DUI covers any impairment or a 0.08 blood alcohol concentration within two hours of driving; extreme DUI starts at 0.15.
Any DUI prosecution is the state’s case; your injury claim runs separately, on its own evidence and timeline. Which state’s law governs a given claim needs individual review, and your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage may matter as much as the other driver’s.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI); A.R.S. § 28-1382 (extreme DUI)
Questions worth sorting out
- Did police arrest or cite the other driver, and who responded?
- Where exactly did the crash happen, and on which side of the river?
- Whose insurance applies, including your own policy?
02 / Boating & jet ski · Bullhead City
Bullhead City boating and jet ski accident lawyer: the river has rules too.
On the river, the first questions are who was operating, and which side of the state line you were on.
- In Arizona waters, boating under the influence means operating while impaired to the slightest degree, or at 0.08 or more within two hours, the same as driving.
- On a jet ski, everyone aboard needs a life jacket, and the operator must clip on the engine cut-off lanyard when the watercraft has one.
- An accident with death or injury in Arizona waters must be reported in writing to Arizona Game and Fish within 48 hours.
- Rental companies in Arizona are required to keep renter records for at least three months, so request copies early.
The Colorado River through town and Lake Mohave, reached from Katherine Landing about 11 miles from Bullhead City, draw boats and jet skis most of the year. Katherine Landing is a National Park Service site, and some injuries on navigable waters fall under federal maritime law with its own deadline; whether it applies depends on where and how the injury happened. Henry is licensed in Arizona, so a Nevada-side accident needs individual review.
Sources: U.S. Coast Guard, Recreational Boating Statistics 2024 (Table 30); A.R.S. § 5-395 (boating under the influence); A.R.S. § 5-350 (personal watercraft); A.R.S. § 5-341 (operator age); A.R.S. § 5-349 (accident duties and reports); A.R.S. § 5-371 (rental records); NPS: Katherine Landing
A different evidence picture
- Who was operating each watercraft, and was either one rented?
- Which agency came out, and is there an officer’s report?
- Exactly where on the water did it happen, and on which side of the state line?
03 / Car accidents · Bullhead City
Bullhead City car accident lawyer: SR 95, visitors, and insurance.
On SR 95 and SR 68, the driver who hit you may be a visitor with another state’s insurance, or too little of it.
- ADOT recorded 631 crashes in Bullhead City in 2024: 304 people injured and 6 killed.
- In 2021, ADOT began installing a raised median along three miles of SR 68 in Golden Valley to reduce crossover crashes.
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage are optional in Arizona, and a visitor’s own policy may follow their home state’s rules.
Proving fault and proving harm are separate jobs. Scene photos, witnesses, where the vehicles ended up, and any video speak to fault; medical records and how your days have changed speak to the harm.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; ADOT: SR 68 raised median; Arizona uninsured / underinsured motorist law
Questions worth sorting out
- Do the photos, witnesses, and damage support the other driver’s story?
- Where have you been treated since the crash, in Arizona or at home?
- Which insurance policies should be pulled, yours included?
04 / Wrongful death · Bullhead City
Bullhead City wrongful death lawyer: answers for grieving families.
In Arizona, the wrongful death statute defines who can bring the claim, and being a relative is not always enough.
- Spouses, children, and parents may qualify, and the statute also gives roles to guardians and personal representatives.
- Some families are spread across Arizona, Nevada, and California, and all of them can be part of the first conversation.
After a death on the road or the water, two issues come first: whether someone else is legally responsible, and who has the right to bring the claim. An early, private conversation can sort out family roles, where the accident occurred, and any estate questions before any decision about legal action.
Source: A.R.S. § 12-612 — who may bring a wrongful-death action
Where a family conversation usually starts
- What have investigators or witnesses shared about the accident?
- Who in the family will help decide next steps?
- Which calls, letters, or practical worries need attention first?
You didn’t pick this fight. Don’t fight this alone.
No fee unless we win, and the consultation is free.
No attorney fee without a recovery. Case costs and expenses remain your responsibility regardless of recovery.
A checklist for the river
After a boating or jet ski accident near Bullhead City: the first 48 hours.
What the law expects on Arizona waters, and the steps that protect a claim later. If you cannot do all of it, that is fine.
Call 911 and check on everyone
On Arizona waters, an operator in the accident must stop, assist anyone hurt if it can be done safely, and remain until contact details are exchanged.
Mark the spot
Drop a GPS pin or note the nearest landmark, and which side of the river you were on, Arizona or Nevada. That can decide whose law applies.
Swap information
The operator must provide a name, address, and the watercraft’s identification. Take photos of the registration numbers, the boats, and the water.
Check on the Game and Fish report
If someone was hurt or killed in Arizona waters, the operator owes Arizona Game and Fish a written report within 48 hours. Ask whether it was filed.
Hang on to rental records
Arizona rental businesses need to hold renter records for a minimum of three months, so keep your own copies of the agreement and receipts.
Ask a lawyer before you go on the record
An insurer may ask to record your statement. You can get legal advice first.
Sources: A.R.S. § 5-349 (accident duties and reports); A.R.S. § 5-371 (rental records)
For visitors
Hurt on a trip to the river, now home?
Many people hurt around the river or Laughlin have already gone home by the time they look for a lawyer. Henry represents them the same way he represents a Bullhead City resident.
Care that follows you home
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center on Silver Creek Road is a state-designated Level IV trauma center. If care continued in Las Vegas, Kingman, Phoenix, or back home, keep a list of every provider and appointment date.
Which side of the river matters
What matters first is where the accident happened, not your home address. Henry is licensed in Arizona, so any Nevada law or court question is reviewed for your case individually.
One lawyer on the Arizona side
Henry takes the first call himself and handles the report, the carriers, and the deadlines. If an accepted case needs an in-person meeting, Henry travels within Arizona.
Sources: Arizona trauma center list (ADHS); City of Bullhead City: hospitals
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Bullhead City accidents.
Most Arizona injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Government claims run on a much shorter clock, and an injury on the river can fall under federal maritime deadlines.
| Claim or duty | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Most Arizona injury lawsuits | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Government notice of claim (city, county, or state) | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Lawsuit against a city, county, or state agency | 1 year | A.R.S. § 12-821 |
| Maritime-law injury lawsuit, if maritime law applies (some exceptions) | 3 years | 46 U.S.C. § 30106 |
| Claim involving a federal agency, such as the National Park Service (written agency claim; different rules if maritime law applies) | 2 years | 28 U.S.C. § 2401(b) |
| Operator’s written report of a boating injury or death (Arizona waters) | 48 hours | A.R.S. § 5-349 (accident duties and reports) |
Deadlines generally run from when a claim accrues, and exceptions exist. This table is not a calculation of your deadline. If time may be short, seek prompt legal help rather than relying on a future calendar appointment.
Henry has handled cases in Bullhead City
From Mohave County prosecutor to your lawyer.
As a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, Henry handled matters in Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, and tried many cases around the county. Today he runs his own personal injury practice, with 17+ years of Arizona legal experience. The firm is based in Tempe and does not have a Bullhead City office.
Once someone hires Henry, they get his personal cell number.
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- Avvo rating 10.0
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2019
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“When you hire me, you get me.”
Henry Beam · Former prosecutor · Arizona attorney since 2009
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Before you reach out
Questions about hiring a Bullhead City injury lawyer.
Direct answers about the river, Laughlin, and working with Henry from Bullhead City.
Does the other driver’s DUI case decide my Bullhead City injury claim?
No. The DUI prosecution is the state’s case, with its own evidence and schedule. Your injury claim is separate and has to show the driver’s fault and your harm on its own. Test results and officer observations from the DUI case may help show fault, but your civil deadlines keep running meanwhile.
What should I do after a boating or jet ski accident near Bullhead City?
Get medical help first. On Arizona waters, the operator must stop, help anyone hurt when it is safe to do so, and hand over a name, address, and the watercraft’s identification. If someone was injured or killed, a written report goes to Arizona Game and Fish within 48 hours. Keep photos, rental paperwork, witness names, and the exact location.
Who can be responsible for a jet ski accident near Bullhead City?
Responsibility usually starts with the operator. Arizona law prohibits operating a personal watercraft in a reckless or negligent manner and requires every rider to wear a life jacket. An owner who knowingly lets someone operate it recklessly or negligently also violates that law, which can matter to responsibility. Where it happened and any rental agreement matter.
Is boating under the influence illegal on the Colorado River in Arizona?
Yes. In Arizona waters, it is unlawful to operate a motorized watercraft that is underway while impaired to the slightest degree, or with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours of operating it. Commercial watercraft have a 0.04 limit. The criminal case and an injured person’s civil claim are separate.
What if the accident happened on the Nevada side of the river?
Tell Henry exactly where it happened, where the people involved live, and which agency responded. Nevada law and courts may apply to an accident in Nevada. Henry is licensed in Arizona, so a case involving another state needs a specific review of jurisdiction and attorney admission before the firm can agree to handle it.
Do I need a police report or a complete medical file before calling?
No. Start with what happened, where it happened, and how the injury is affecting you. If you have a report number or insurance correspondence, mention it, but you do not need to assemble a complete case file before requesting a consultation. Do not send medical records or other sensitive documents through an initial text or website message.
Can I get help if I have already left Bullhead City after the accident?
Yes. Tell Henry where the accident happened and where you are now being treated, including any providers outside Arizona. Henry is licensed in Arizona; any issues involving another state's law, courts, or attorney admission require individual review.
What does a consultation cost, and how do attorney fees work?
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.