Serving Flagstaff, I-40 and I-17 · Coconino County
Flagstaff personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
A winter pileup on I-40, an elk on I-17, a collision on the way to the Grand Canyon: 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.
Photo: Brady Smith, Coconino National Forest (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 Flagstaff.
Henry's welcome to Flagstaff: I-40, I-17, snow, ice, and elk on the road, plus why the consultation is free.
Read what Henry says in the video
Hey Flagstaff, it's Henry Beam, injury lawyer. I-40, I-17, and snow. This is not a good combination up there in Coconino County. In the winter, right? We've got ice on the interstates, we've got elk on the road during the day and night, and people all over the world driving on roads they don't know to get to the Grand Canyon or go skiing. Not a great combination. Accidents do happen.
And if you're involved in an injury accident up there, I would love to talk to you. Consultations are always free. So why me? Why should they reach out to me and not somebody on a billboard or a bus bench? Well, I'll tell you. Thank you for asking. I have been practicing in Arizona for 17 years and I started my career as a prosecutor right there in Mohave County, right next door.
And I've handled cases top to bottom, left to right, east and west, north and south. All over Arizona. So when you hire me, you get me. Not an associate, you get me. You get my cell phone and we work the case together. We work it together. Why?
Because you need to understand what your client is going through to properly advocate for them, to get them the best possible resolution. Absolutely true. So we work the case together and we work it hard. So if you or somebody in your family has been hurt in a crash in and around Flagstaff, call me. I would love to sit down, talk to you about the case. The consultation is always free. My phones are open and I would love to help you with your injury case.
Hurt in Flagstaff? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Flagstaff 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 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.
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.
Who handles a Flagstaff case at Beam Injury Law?
- Henry Beam does. He is a former prosecutor who takes the first call himself and handles each Flagstaff case through resolution, including the trip north when a face-to-face meeting would help. The consultation is free. No fee unless we win.
How long is the filing window?
- Generally two years for an Arizona injury lawsuit. A claim against a city, county, or state agency needs a notice of claim within 180 days and suit within one year.
Does a snowstorm excuse the other driver?
- Not by itself. Arizona weighs each party’s share of fault, and evidence about speed, spacing, and visibility usually matters more than the weather alone.
Questions about your Flagstaff 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 GoogleFlagstaff, in figures
- crashes recorded in Flagstaff in 2024
- 1,720crashes recorded in Flagstaff in 2024
- injured in Flagstaff crashes in 2024
- 685injured in Flagstaff crashes in 2024
- people killed in Coconino County crashes in 2024
- 65people killed in Coconino County crashes in 2024
- alcohol-related crashes in Flagstaff in 2024
- 79alcohol-related crashes in Flagstaff in 2024
ADOT counted 1,720 crashes inside Flagstaff in 2024, injuring 685 people and killing 6. Coconino County as a whole recorded 3,522 crashes that year, with 65 deaths. ADOT describes Flagstaff, at approximately 7,000 feet, as one of the snowiest cities in the United States. Northern Arizona University enrolled 27,184 students in fall 2025.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Tables 2-1, 2-2 and 2-5; ADOT: ‘Know Snow’ winter driving tips (Dec. 2025); Northern Arizona University: quick facts (fall 2025)
What happened in Flagstaff?
01 / Winter-weather crashes · Flagstaff
Flagstaff car accident lawyer: when snow and ice are part of the story.
Bad weather explains why a road was slick; it does not decide who was at fault for the collision.
- ADOT describes Flagstaff, at roughly 7,000 feet, as one of the snowiest cities in the United States.
- Under Arizona’s comparative-negligence statute, each party’s share of fault reduces that party’s recovery in proportion; a partial share does not automatically end a claim.
Insurers often point to the storm. The useful questions are narrower: how fast each vehicle was moving, how much space it left, what the driver could see, and when the road was last plowed or closed. Dash-camera footage, weather alerts saved on a phone, and photos of the road surface taken that day can help answer them.
Sources: ADOT: ‘Know Snow’ winter driving tips (Dec. 2025); A.R.S. § 12-2505 — comparative negligence
Points to work through
- Was any driver going faster, or following closer, than the road allowed that day?
- What do photographs show about the road surface, visibility, and the vehicles’ final positions?
- Which treatment, missed work, and daily limits followed the collision?
02 / Elk & wildlife collisions · Flagstaff
Flagstaff wildlife collision lawyer: elk on I-17 and what comes next.
After an elk strike, the facts of the crash and the policies involved both need a careful look.
- ADOT counted 2,014 crashes with animals across Arizona in 2024, and 1,620 of them happened on rural roads.
- Elk are the animal most often hit on I-17 between Stoneman Lake Road and Flagstaff, and ADOT is adding a wildlife overpass and 8 miles of fencing there, set to be finished in 2026.
- Arizona insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, but buying it is optional; that matters when another driver is involved.
Some animal crashes involve more than one vehicle: a driver swerves into another lane, or a second car strikes a vehicle already stopped after hitting an elk. Then the ordinary fault questions return, and each driver’s conduct is weighed. Henry can review which policies may apply and what their terms say, without assuming any one answer.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Tables 2-1, 2-2 and 2-5; ADOT: I-17 wildlife overpass progress south of Flagstaff (Nov. 2025); A.R.S. § 20-259.01 — uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage; A.R.S. § 12-2505 — comparative negligence
Before talking to an adjuster
- Was another vehicle involved, before or after the animal strike?
- What coverage does your own policy list on its declarations page?
- Was the crash location, including the mile marker, recorded by the responding agency?
03 / Drunk drivers · Flagstaff
Flagstaff drunk driving accident lawyer: a former prosecutor takes your side.
Henry prosecuted DUIs as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, so he understands the criminal case running alongside yours.
- ADOT counted 79 alcohol-related crashes in Flagstaff in 2024.
- The State brings any DUI charge; the injury claim belongs to you and moves on its own evidence and timeline.
- A guilty plea or a dismissal in the criminal case does not decide who pays for your injuries.
Victims often hear first from a prosecutor’s office or a victim advocate. Those calls are about the criminal case. The injury claim starts with the crash report, any arrest record, the insurance for each driver, and a record of your treatment.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Tables 2-1, 2-2 and 2-5; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Points to work through
- Was the other driver arrested, and by which agency?
- Has a prosecutor or victim advocate contacted you?
- Which insurance applies, including your own policy?
04 / Wrongful death · Flagstaff
Flagstaff wrongful death lawyer: a quiet first conversation.
After a fatal crash, Arizona law sets out which family members can bring a claim for the death.
- A surviving husband or wife, child, or parent may be eligible; a personal representative or guardian may also act under the statute.
- Coconino County recorded 65 traffic deaths in 2024.
- Relatives who live outside Arizona can be included in the first conversation.
Two matters run side by side: whether someone else caused the death, and who has authority to pursue the claim. An early, unhurried conversation can sort out family roles, what investigators have shared, and any pending estate steps before anyone commits to a course of action.
Sources: A.R.S. § 12-612 — who may bring a wrongful-death action; ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Tables 2-1, 2-2 and 2-5
Topics for a first call
- What have investigators told the family so far?
- Who should take part in decisions about next steps?
- Has any insurer called or sent papers that need an answer?
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
After a winter or wildlife crash near Flagstaff: the first days.
Steps that keep the facts intact when weather or an animal is part of the crash. Henry can pick up whatever you cannot.
Get to safety and call 911
Move out of traffic only if it is safe to do so. Medical care comes first, and its records count later.
Record the conditions
Photograph the road surface, any snow or ice, signs, and the vehicles before they are moved, if it is safe to do so.
Note the exact location
Write down the mile marker or nearest exit, the highway, and your direction of travel. On I-17, that detail matters for wildlife crashes.
Find out who took the report
Flagstaff Police or the Sheriff for local roads; Arizona DPS for interstates and state highways. Keep the report number.
Pull out your own policy
Find the declarations page and keep it handy; it lists the coverages you bought.
No rush on recorded statements
Any insurer may ask for one. Speaking with a lawyer first is an option, and it costs nothing to ask.
Sources: City of Flagstaff: Police / Sheriff Records; Arizona DPS: records requests; ADOT: I-17 wildlife overpass progress south of Flagstaff (Nov. 2025)
Working with Henry
Working with Henry from Flagstaff.
Henry’s office is in the Valley, and he handles Flagstaff cases the way he handles every case: personally, from the first call.
A former prosecutor reads the report
Henry reads the Flagstaff police or DPS report and the medical records himself before anyone talks to an insurer.
Deadlines tracked by Henry
Henry tracks the two-year filing deadline and any notice-of-claim deadline for a public entity himself, from the first call.
Henry, on every case
Once you hire him, Henry handles the case himself and you get his personal cell number, and in-person meetings get arranged when the case calls for one.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Flagstaff 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Arizona personal injury lawsuit | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Notice of claim to an Arizona public entity or employee | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Lawsuit naming an Arizona government entity | 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 began in Mohave County, where he tried many cases as a Deputy County Attorney before founding his own firm. 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 Flagstaff 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
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Choose an open slot and describe the crash in your own words. Paperwork can wait.
Know where you stand
Henry explains how fault, coverage, and the two-year deadline apply to your Flagstaff crash before you commit to anything.
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Before you reach out
Questions about hiring a Flagstaff injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Flagstaff.
Where do I get a crash report after a Flagstaff accident?
From the agency that investigated. Flagstaff Police and the Coconino County Sheriff share one records office, at 911 E. Sawmill Road. Arizona DPS keeps reports for crashes on interstates and state highways and takes requests through its online Public Services Portal. Its District 2 office is based in Flagstaff.
Is the other driver automatically at fault in a Flagstaff snow crash?
No, and neither is anyone automatically cleared. Arizona uses comparative negligence: each party’s share of fault is weighed and reduces that party’s recovery proportionally. In snow or ice, evidence about speed, spacing, visibility, and road treatment often shapes those shares more than the storm itself does.
Who pays if I hit an elk on I-17 near Flagstaff?
It depends on the facts and on the policies involved. If another vehicle swerved, stopped, or struck you, that driver’s conduct and insurance may matter. Your own policy’s declarations page shows which coverages you bought. Reviewing the policy language comes before any assumption about who pays.
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 Flagstaff 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.