Serving the Town of Gilbert and its neighborhoods · Maricopa County
Gilbert personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
A teenager thrown from an e-bike on a multi-use path, a child hit near a campus at drop-off, a sedan T-boned on a Gilbert arterial: 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.
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- 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 Gilbert? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Gilbert 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.
Who takes a Gilbert case?
- Henry Beam, a former prosecutor who handles each case personally rather than handing it off. Gilbert clients get him on the first call, on the insurer negotiations, and in court if it comes to that. Free consultation; no fee unless we win.
How long does a Gilbert family have to sue?
- Most Arizona injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Claims against the Town of Gilbert, the county, or the State need written notice within 180 days and a lawsuit within one year after the claim accrues.
Can a parent call about a child’s injury?
- Yes. A parent can schedule a phone consultation when a child or teen is hurt on an e-bike, on foot, or as a passenger, and Henry explains the next steps during that call.
Questions about your Gilbert 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 GoogleA young town with a serious crash record
- total Gilbert crashes logged by ADOT for 2024
- 2,914total Gilbert crashes logged by ADOT for 2024
- people killed in 21 fatal Gilbert crashes, 2024 (ADOT)
- 22people killed in 21 fatal Gilbert crashes, 2024 (ADOT)
- people injured on Gilbert roads in 2024 (ADOT)
- 951people injured on Gilbert roads in 2024 (ADOT)
- of Gilbert residents are under 18 (Census ACS 2024)
- 28.1%of Gilbert residents are under 18 (Census ACS 2024)
More than one in four Gilbert residents is under 18 (28.1% in the Census Bureau’s 2024 estimate, against 21.7% county-wide), and the median age is 35.5. ADOT logged 2,914 crashes in the town during 2024. Twenty-one of them were fatal, taking 22 lives, and 951 people were injured. By ADOT’s same table, nearby Chandler had more crashes that year (4,267) but fewer fatal ones (14).
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-Year Estimates, Table DP05 (Gilbert town)
What happened in Gilbert?
01 / E-bikes & e-motos · Gilbert
Gilbert e-bike and e-moto accident lawyer: young riders and the Town’s new device rules.
Gilbert wrote its own rules for e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar devices in 2026, amid a rise in motorized device-related incidents.
- The Town Council adopted the ordinances at its June 9 meeting, effective immediately, noting how common the devices have become among youth.
- On sidewalks, multi-use paths, and in Town parks, riders may not exceed 15 mph, must yield to pedestrians, and must give an audible warning before passing.
- Class 1 and 2 e-bikes and e-scooters require a rider of at least 12; Class 3 e-bikes require 16; every rider under 18 must wear a fitted, fastened helmet.
- An electric motorcycle is not an e-bike: its rider needs a license with an M designation, the machine must carry an ADOT plate and insurance, and it is not permitted on sidewalks, multi-use paths, or in Town parks.
The Town launched its Know Your Ride education campaign in August 2025 with schools, parks, and HOAs, citing a rise in e-bike and e-motorcycle injuries. When a young rider is hurt, early questions include what kind of device it really was, where the crash happened, and which driver, rider, or property owner was involved. Keeping the device unrepaired and photographing any labels or markings on it can help answer them later.
Sources: Town of Gilbert: Town Council adopts e-bike and e-scooter ordinances; Gilbert Police Department: Know Your Ride
Questions a Gilbert family can expect
- Was the device a Class 1, 2, or 3 e-bike, an e-scooter, or an electric motorcycle?
- Did the crash happen on a street, a sidewalk, a multi-use path, or inside a Town park?
- Which vehicles, riders, or owners were involved, and what insurance does each one carry?
02 / School routes & pedestrians · Gilbert
Gilbert pedestrian accident lawyer: kids on foot near campuses and crosswalks.
With so many school-age residents, the morning and afternoon school runs put a large share of Gilbert’s children next to moving traffic.
- For the 2026–2027 school year, the Gilbert Police Department stepped up officer presence and traffic enforcement around campuses.
- Gilbert PD lists safety tip lines for Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified, and Chandler Unified.
- Phoenix Children’s Hospital is the only Level I pediatric trauma center on the state’s list.
When a driver strikes a child walking or biking to class, the details that settle responsibility are often small: the crossing guard’s position, the posted school-zone signs, a car pulling out of a pickup line. Parents who note the time, the exact spot, and the names of other parents or staff who saw it give the claim a stronger footing. Comparative fault can still come up, so an insurer’s quick claim that a child darted out deserves a careful look at the evidence.
Sources: Gilbert Police Department: 2026–2027 school-year safety; U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-Year Estimates, Table DP05 (Gilbert town); Arizona trauma center list (ADHS); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
What parents usually need sorted out
- Where exactly was the child: a marked crosswalk, a school driveway, a path, or mid-block?
- Which staff, crossing guards, or other parents saw the impact or its aftermath?
- Which hospitals and clinics treated the child, starting with the ambulance ride?
03 / Car crashes · Gilbert
Gilbert car accident lawyer: arterial collisions and the families they affect.
After a crash on a Gilbert street, the police report, the policies in play, and the question of fault shape what comes next.
- ADOT counted 695 injury crashes and 2,198 property-damage-only crashes in Gilbert during 2024.
- Gilbert PD’s three-member Collision Reconstruction Team investigates fatal and serious crashes using GPS-based survey equipment.
- ADOT’s Loop 202 widening, adding lanes as far east as Val Vista Drive, is scheduled for completion in spring 2027; DPS troopers usually investigate crashes on that freeway.
Who pays after a Gilbert car crash usually turns on fault and on the policies in play, including the at-fault driver’s liability limits and coverage on the injured person’s own policy. Fatal crash reports, and reports that include a victim or relate to a DUI, are not posted online; they are requested through the Gilbert Police Records Section. A family that has lost someone can start with a private call before making any decision.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; Gilbert Police Department: Traffic Unit; ADOT: Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) widening reaches halfway point; Town of Gilbert: police records requests; A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Points to work through
- Did Gilbert police or DPS troopers take the report, and does it match your memory of the crash?
- Did the reconstruction team respond, and has the family asked Records for the report?
- Which liability, uninsured, and underinsured coverages may apply?
04 / Impaired drivers · Gilbert
Gilbert drunk driving accident lawyer: a former DUI prosecutor.
Henry prosecuted DUI cases as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, so he knows which reports, test results, and witness statements an impaired-driving case is built on.
- ADOT recorded 123 alcohol-related crashes in Gilbert in 2024, which killed 3 people and injured 48.
- Gilbert PD runs day and night DUI teams within its Traffic Unit, totaling 10 motorcycle officers.
- Reports tied to a DUI are not released through the online portal; Gilbert Police Records handles those requests.
Having seen DUI cases from the prosecution table and the defense table, Henry knows what an arrest report, blood or breath results, and an officer’s observations tend to prove. The injury claim is a civil matter that runs separately from the criminal case. It does not hinge on a conviction, and the prosecution itself remains the State’s decision.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; Gilbert Police Department: Traffic Unit; Town of Gilbert: police records requests; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Points to work through
- Was the driver arrested or cited, and did Gilbert PD or DPS make the stop?
- Has a victim advocate or prosecutor contacted you about the criminal case?
- Which policies, the driver’s and your own, could respond to the injuries?
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 Gilbert crash: what to handle in the first two days.
Recovery first; the evidence can be gathered alongside it. A spouse, parent, or friend can take several of these off your plate.
Keep the medical records
Paperwork from the ambulance onward is what documents a Gilbert injury. Banner Gateway in Gilbert is a Level IV trauma center; Banner Desert and Chandler Regional are Level I. Discharge sheets and bills belong in the file.
Ask for the DR number
Gilbert PD reports are tied to a departmental report number. Write it down, along with the crash date and the officer’s name.
Know where the report will be
Gilbert PD reports approved for public release post to BuyCrash.com. Fatal, victim, and DUI-related reports must be requested through Gilbert Police Records. Loop 202 crashes usually go through DPS, whose records unit receives reports within 14 days.
The bike, scooter, or helmet
If an e-bike, e-scooter, or e-moto was involved, an unrepaired device, the helmet, and photos often help show what the device was and how it failed.
Pause before talking to the other insurer
Speaking with a lawyer before the at-fault driver’s carrier takes a recorded statement is a reasonable step.
Sources: Arizona trauma center list (ADHS); Town of Gilbert: police records requests; Arizona DPS: request records
Working with Henry
How a Gilbert case works with Henry.
Henry has no Gilbert office, and most of a case can move without one. Some matters still call for meeting face to face, and he will say when yours does.
Phone consultation first
The first conversation fits around school pickup, work shifts, and therapy appointments. Nothing needs to be collected before that call.
Henry reads the records himself
An insurer’s letter or a child’s medical records go to Henry, who reads them himself and explains what they mean for the claim.
Real meetings when needed
When sitting across a table would help, Henry sets up a time and place.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Gilbert 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Most Arizona personal injury lawsuits after a Gilbert crash | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Notice of claim to the Town of Gilbert, Maricopa County, or the State | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Lawsuit against a Gilbert, county, or state body (one year from the injury) | 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.
Licensed in 2009, Henry started his career prosecuting cases, many of them DUIs, as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney. He came to the Tempe area in 2010 and opened Beam Law, PLC, his private firm, 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 Gilbert office.
Once someone hires Henry, they get his personal cell number.
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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 Gilbert injury lawyer.
Answers about Gilbert e-bike rules, crash reports, trauma care, and alcohol-related crashes.
What are Gilbert’s e-bike rules for kids and teens?
Gilbert sets minimum ages: 12 for Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes and e-scooters, and 16 for Class 3 e-bikes. All riders under 18 must wear a fitted, fastened helmet. On sidewalks, multi-use paths, and in Town parks, the limit is 15 mph, and riders must yield to pedestrians and warn before passing.
Is an e-moto treated like an e-bike in Gilbert?
No. Under the Town’s guidance, an electric motorcycle is not an e-bike. The rider must be at least 16 with a driver’s license carrying an M designation, and the machine must be registered with ADOT, display a plate, and be insured. Those differences can matter when sorting out coverage after an e-moto crash.
Where can I find my Gilbert Police Department crash report?
Gilbert Police Department accident reports approved for public release are available online through BuyCrash.com using the DR number and crash date. Fatal crash reports, reports that include a victim, and DUI-related reports must be requested through the Gilbert Police Records Section, online, by mail, or in person. Loop 202 crashes worked by DPS go through DPS records instead.
Which hospital in Gilbert is a trauma center?
Banner Gateway Medical Center is Gilbert’s state-designated trauma center, at Level IV. Level I trauma centers on the state list nearby include Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa and Chandler Regional Medical Center, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital is listed as a Level I pediatric trauma center. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is not on the state trauma list.
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.