Experienced car accident representation for Goodyear residents and throughout Maricopa County, with free consultations statewide.
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Car accident cases in Goodyear often involve the unique mix of high-speed freeway traffic and rapidly developing suburban intersections that characterize this growing West Valley community. With major corridors like I-10 and Loop 303 carrying heavy commuter traffic through residential areas near Estrella Mountain Ranch and Palm Valley, accidents here frequently combine the complexities of both highway and local road scenarios. Arizona's at-fault insurance system means that determining liability becomes crucial in these cases, whether the collision occurred during rush hour backups or at one of the many new traffic signals throughout the city's expanding road network.
The most common car accident scenarios we see from Goodyear involve rear-end collisions during I-10 slowdowns, T-bone crashes at busy intersections along McDowell Road and Litchfield Road, and sideswipes during lane changes on Loop 303. Highway pileups occur when traffic suddenly stops near the Estrella Parkway interchange, while red-light runners and distracted driving crashes are frequent at the numerous intersections serving Goodyear's new residential developments. These local traffic patterns create specific liability questions that require understanding both Arizona traffic laws and how insurance companies typically evaluate claims in our state's comparative negligence system.
After a car accident in Goodyear, you have two years under Arizona law to file a lawsuit, but insurance companies often push for quick settlements before you understand your full damages. Getting prompt medical attention is essential—Banner Estrella Medical Center, about 20 minutes away, serves as the nearest trauma center for serious injuries. Documentation from your initial treatment helps establish the connection between the accident and your injuries. Depending on where and how the accident occurred, your case might be filed in Goodyear City Court for smaller matters or Maricopa County Superior Court for more significant claims, and having local legal representation familiar with these courts can make the process smoother.
Henry Beam has practiced law in Arizona for 17+ years, representing car accident victims throughout the state, including Goodyear and all of Maricopa County. He offers free consultations to discuss your case and charges no legal fees unless he wins your case. If you've been injured in a car accident, call (480) 899-9019 to discuss your situation.
Real settlements, prepared like trials — by a lawyer who started his career prosecuting cases.
If a Government Entity Was Involved — Shorter Deadlines Apply
When the at-fault party may be a government entity — a city or county, a public school, a state agency, ADOT, a police or sheriff department, a public hospital, or a government-owned road or vehicle — Arizona imposes two deadlines that are much shorter than the general two-year period:
Missing the 180-day notice typically bars the claim entirely, regardless of how strong the case is. Early legal review helps identify whether a government defendant applies and protects both deadlines.
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Uninsured Motorist
Pre-trial recovery for client struck by an uninsured driver. Pursued claim through client's own UM coverage.
Auto Accident
Client suffered multiple injuries in a vehicle collision. Settlement covered medical bills and lost wages.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different. Results listed include cases where Henry Beam served as lead or co-lead counsel.
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