Serving Chandler and the Price Corridor · Maricopa County
Chandler personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
Rear-ended near the Price Corridor, sideswiped in the Loop 202 work zone, or struck while riding near Frye Road? Tell Henry Beam, a former 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.
- 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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Hurt in Chandler? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Chandler injury lawyer and former 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.
Beam Injury Law · Sources checked October 10, 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.
Former prosecutor
Henry started his career as a prosecutor. That background shapes how he reads evidence, police reports, and the other side’s version of events.
Personal attention
Henry handles your case himself. Once you hire him, you get his personal cell number.
What does hiring Henry cost up front?
- Nothing. The consultation is free, and there is no fee unless we win. Chandler clients get a former prosecutor who takes the first call himself, handles the insurer, and files suit when a case needs it.
When does the filing window close?
- Most Arizona injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. A claim against the City of Chandler, Maricopa County, or the State requires written notice within 180 days and a lawsuit within one year after the claim accrues.
Who works on my case?
- Henry does. He handles every accepted case himself, from the first insurer letter through the final settlement papers.
Questions about your Chandler crash? 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.
5.0Read reviews on GoogleChandler roads by the numbers
- reported crashes in Chandler, 2024 (ADOT)
- 4,267reported crashes in Chandler, 2024 (ADOT)
- people injured in Chandler crashes that year (ADOT)
- 1,856people injured in Chandler crashes that year (ADOT)
- people killed on Chandler roads in 2024 (ADOT)
- 15people killed on Chandler roads in 2024 (ADOT)
- Chandler traffic deaths in 2024 came in alcohol-related crashes (ADOT)
- 8 of 15Chandler traffic deaths in 2024 came in alcohol-related crashes (ADOT)
ADOT’s 2024 crash table lists 4,267 reported crashes in Chandler: 14 fatal, 1,263 with injuries, and 2,990 with property damage only. Those collisions killed 15 people and injured 1,856. The Price Corridor sits at the Loop 101/202 interchange, a district the city credits with about 41,000 jobs.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; City of Chandler: Price Corridor
What happened in Chandler?
01 / Freeway & commute · Chandler
Chandler car accident lawyer: the Loop 101/202 interchange and the Santan work zone.
A single Chandler commute can cross a freeway interchange, an active construction zone, and busy arterials, and each one leaves its own evidence trail.
- ADOT and MAG are widening Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) between Loop 101 and Val Vista Drive, work that began in August 2024.
- The City of Chandler lists 2027 as the scheduled finish, and ramps linking Loop 101 and Loop 202 can close for up to 15 consecutive days during the work.
- Crashes on freeways such as Loop 101, Loop 202, and I-10 are usually worked by DPS troopers, while Chandler police usually take city-street crashes.
- Under Arizona’s comparative-fault law, an injured person’s own established share of fault generally reduces the recovery rather than barring it, though exceptions apply.
Rush-hour freeway collisions often turn on following distance, lane changes, and who braked first. A work zone adds narrowed ramps, shifted lanes, and temporary signs, and that layout can change within weeks. Photos of the cones, barrels, and lane markings as they stood that day, along with dashcam clips and the names of drivers who stopped, preserve what a short report may skip.
Sources: ADOT: Loop 202 (Santan Freeway), Loop 101 to Val Vista Drive; City of Chandler: Loop 202 improvements; Arizona DPS: request records; A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Points to work through
- Did the crash happen inside the Loop 202 construction zone, on a ramp, or on a surface street?
- Which agency came out: DPS troopers or Chandler police?
- Is there dashcam or business video, and has anyone asked for it yet?
02 / Impaired drivers · Chandler
Chandler drunk driving accident lawyer: reviewed by a former DUI prosecutor.
Alcohol figured in a small share of Chandler’s 2024 crashes but in more than half of its traffic deaths.
- ADOT counted 181 alcohol-related crashes in Chandler during 2024, about 4% of the city’s total, with 8 people killed and 98 injured.
- Those 8 deaths were just over half of the 15 people killed on Chandler roads that year.
- As a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, Henry prosecuted DUI cases, so he knows how impaired-driving cases are built and what evidence matters.
Having built DUI cases as a prosecutor helps Henry read what arrest paperwork, breath or blood testing, and an officer’s notes tend to show, and what they leave out. That knowledge serves the injury claim, which is a civil matter separate from the criminal prosecution. The claim does not depend on a conviction, and the criminal case stays in the State’s hands.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Points to work through
- Was the other driver arrested or cited at the scene, and by which agency?
- Has a victim advocate or the prosecutor’s office reached out to you?
- Which liability and personal policies may respond to the injuries?
03 / Bicycle & pedestrian · Chandler
Chandler bicycle and pedestrian accident lawyer: Frye Road, the Paseo Trail, and school routes.
Chandler has been building protected bike lanes on Frye Road and drafting a citywide road safety plan, and people on foot or on a bike are central to both.
- The Frye Road project adds about 2.5 miles of protected bike lanes from west of Arizona Avenue to the Paseo Trail, with connections to five CUSD schools.
- The Paseo Trail runs 6.5 miles along the Consolidated Canal as a 10-foot-wide concrete path on the canal’s east side, with a dirt side to the west that horseback riders also use.
- Chandler’s Roadway Safety Action Plan, launched in June 2026 under the Safe System Approach, is scheduled for publication in July 2027.
Crashes involving someone on foot or on a bike often happen where a trail, a driveway, or a school route meets car traffic. Where the rider or walker was, what the driver could see, and how the signals were timed usually decide responsibility. A photo of the crossing, the damaged bike, and the clothing worn that day can hold details that a report summary leaves out.
Sources: City of Chandler: Frye Road protected bike lanes; City of Chandler: Paseo Trail; City of Chandler: Roadway Safety Action Plan
Points to work through
- Did the impact happen at a canal-path crossing, in a bike lane, at a driveway, or mid-block?
- Which nearby homes, businesses, or school buildings may have cameras facing the spot?
- How have the injuries changed work, school, or daily routines?
04 / Wrongful death · Chandler
Chandler wrongful death lawyer: a steady first conversation for families.
Fifteen people died in Chandler crashes in 2024, and each death left a family facing legal questions it never expected.
- ADOT recorded 15 deaths from 14 fatal crashes in Chandler during 2024.
- Under A.R.S. § 12-612, a surviving spouse, child, or parent, a guardian, or the estate’s personal representative may bring the action.
A criminal investigation into a fatal crash belongs to law enforcement and prosecutors, while the civil claim belongs to the family. A first conversation can cover what the investigating agency has shared, which relatives need to be involved, and whether estate paperwork comes first. Nothing has to be decided on that call.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; A.R.S. § 12-612 (who may bring a wrongful-death action)
What a first family call can cover
- What has DPS or Chandler police told the family so far?
- Who in the family should be part of decisions about a claim?
- Have insurers already asked relatives for statements or signatures?
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.
Your next steps
Forty-eight hours after a Chandler wreck: a short list.
These steps protect your health and keep evidence from slipping away. A family member or friend can take on some of them.
Keep every medical record
Call 911 for serious injuries. Chandler Regional Medical Center is a Level I trauma center, and records from every visit, including later ones, document the injury.
Note who took the report
Chandler police usually handle city streets, and DPS troopers usually work freeways such as Loop 101, Loop 202, and I-10. DPS reports reach its records unit within 14 days.
Look for the report online
Chandler police reports post to BuyCrash and CRASHDOCS, often after a couple of weeks. Records stay unreleased until the officer completes the case.
Photograph the scene
Capture cones, lane shifts, signals, skid marks, and where each vehicle stopped before construction crews or tow trucks change the picture.
Wait before a recorded statement
Speaking with a lawyer before the other driver’s insurer records your account is allowed, and often sensible.
Sources: Chandler Police: request a police report; Arizona DPS: request records; Arizona trauma center list (ADHS)
Working with Henry
Working with Henry from Chandler: one lawyer, start to finish.
There is no Chandler office. Cases begin with a phone conversation with Henry, he does the work himself after that, and he meets in person whenever a case calls for it.
A phone call to start
The first conversation covers what happened, the injuries, and the insurance involved. Nothing needs to be gathered ahead of the call.
Henry reads the records
An insurer’s letter or a set of medical records goes to Henry, who reads it himself and explains what it means before anyone replies.
Henry’s cell, once hired
Once hired, Henry handles the case himself, and clients get his personal cell number. When sitting down in person would help, he arranges a time and place.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Chandler accidents.
Most Arizona injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Claims against a city, county, or the state move much faster, and exceptions can shorten or extend these periods.
| Claim or duty | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline to sue over most Arizona injuries | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Notice of claim to Chandler, Maricopa County, or the State | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Suit against a city, county, or state agency, usually counted from the injury date | 1 year | A.R.S. § 12-821 |
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.
Your lawyer’s background
From prosecutor to your lawyer.
Henry was licensed in 2009 and started as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, trying many cases there. He came to the Tempe area in 2010 and founded Beam Law, PLC there in 2012. 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 Chandler 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
Your next step
Book a free consultation with Henry.
Schedule the first call
Choose a half-hour opening on Henry’s calendar, then tell him about the Chandler crash when he calls.
Ask anything before deciding
Fees, timing, who pays, how long it takes: Henry answers every question in that first conversation, with no obligation.
Read the terms before deciding
If Henry can take the case, the written fee agreement states that no attorney fee is owed without a recovery and that case costs remain the client’s responsibility. Calling commits you to nothing.
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Before you reach out
Questions about hiring a Chandler injury lawyer.
Straight answers about Chandler crash reports, trauma care, the Loop 202 work, and alcohol-related crashes.
How do I get a Chandler police crash report?
Chandler police crash reports are available online through BuyCrash and CRASHDOCS, though a new report can take a couple of weeks to appear. If neither site has it, the department accepts records requests, and its Records Unit answers questions on weekdays at 480-782-4001. Freeway crashes worked by DPS troopers go through DPS records instead.
Which trauma centers serve Chandler?
Chandler Regional Medical Center on Frye Road is a state-designated Level I trauma center inside city limits. Nearby, Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa is also Level I, and Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert is Level IV. Patients moved between hospitals should keep records from each one, including the ambulance run.
Does the Loop 202 widening matter for a Chandler crash claim?
It can. ADOT is adding lanes to Loop 202 between Loop 101 and Val Vista Drive and rebuilding the eastbound Arizona Avenue on-ramp and bridge, and the city expects the work to end in 2027. Lane shifts and ramp closures change quickly, so photos taken soon after a crash show the layout drivers actually faced.
How many Chandler crashes were alcohol-related in 2024?
ADOT counted 181 alcohol-related crashes among Chandler’s 4,267 reported crashes in 2024, yet those crashes killed 8 of the 15 people who died. Henry prosecuted DUIs in Mohave County, so he can explain how the criminal case and the separate injury claim each move.
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.
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.