Serving Mesa and the Superstition Freeway corridor · Maricopa County
Mesa personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
Struck by a red-light runner on a Mesa arterial, rear-ended on US 60, or thrown from a motorcycle on the east side? 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 Mesa? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Mesa 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.
Is the consultation with Henry free?
- Yes. The consultation costs nothing, and it is with Henry himself, a former prosecutor whose office sits a short drive from most of Mesa. If he takes the case, there is no fee unless we win.
What filing deadlines apply in Mesa?
- Arizona generally allows two years to file an injury suit. Claims against the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, or the State need written notice within 180 days, and suit within one year of when the claim accrues.
Who does the work on a Mesa case?
- Henry personally does the work on each case he accepts, from the first insurer contact to the closing paperwork.
Questions about your Mesa 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 GoogleMesa’s crash toll, measured against its neighbors
- crashes reported in Mesa, 2024 (ADOT)
- 8,022crashes reported in Mesa, 2024 (ADOT)
- people hurt in Mesa collisions, 2024 (ADOT)
- 3,531people hurt in Mesa collisions, 2024 (ADOT)
- deaths from Mesa traffic crashes in 2024 (ADOT)
- 48deaths from Mesa traffic crashes in 2024 (ADOT)
- state-designated trauma centers inside Mesa city limits (ADHS)
- 3state-designated trauma centers inside Mesa city limits (ADHS)
Mesa is Arizona’s third-most-populous city, and its roads carry a matching share of harm. ADOT’s 2024 table lists 8,022 crashes in Mesa, 46 of them fatal and 2,503 with injuries, leaving 3,531 people hurt. Among the Maricopa County cities in that table, only Phoenix recorded more fatal crashes; Tempe had 29, Gilbert 21, and Chandler 14.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; Arizona trauma center list (ADHS); City of Mesa: Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (2025)
What happened in Mesa?
01 / US 60 & arterials · Mesa
Mesa car accident lawyer: the Superstition Freeway, busy intersections, and Main Street.
Most Mesa drivers split their day between a state freeway and city arterials, and the agency that writes the report changes at the on-ramp.
- US 60 (the Superstition Freeway), Loop 101, and Loop 202 are ADOT facilities; DPS troopers usually investigate crashes there, while Mesa police usually take arterial and neighborhood crashes.
- In Mesa’s spring 2024 road-safety survey of 2,559 people, red-light running and distracted driving topped the list of concerns, and only 42% agreed that Mesa streets are safe.
- Mesa PD’s photo safety program uses intersection cameras aimed at red-light running and speeding, plus school-zone cameras on corridors such as Southern Avenue, Baseline Road, and Brown Road.
- The city has scheduled Ellsworth Road between Loop 202 and Germann Road to widen to six lanes with bike lanes in phased segments, a schedule the city says may change; a separate Elliot Road widening is anticipated to begin in late 2026.
Intersection crashes usually come down to who had the light, and memories of a signal tend to disagree. Camera records, the timing of the signal, and statements from people waiting at the corner can resolve what two drivers cannot. Light rail also runs along Main Street, where the city built a roundabout at Horne, so a crash near the tracks may add a transit vehicle or rail crossing to the picture. In a work zone such as Ellsworth Road, the lane layout can shift from one phase to the next, so photos taken that day matter.
Sources: City of Mesa: Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (2025); Arizona DPS: request records; City of Mesa: Road Safety Fact Sheet, fall 2024; Mesa Police Department: Photo Safety Program; City of Mesa: Ellsworth Road projects; City of Mesa: Elliot Road roadway improvements
Questions about the crash itself
- Did the crash happen on US 60 or a loop freeway, or on a Mesa street, and who wrote the report?
- Was there a signal, a photo-enforcement camera, or a business camera facing the intersection?
- Was the road under construction, and how were the lanes marked that day?
02 / Motorcycle crashes · Mesa
Mesa motorcycle accident lawyer: a city that has flagged its riders as a priority.
Mesa’s own road-safety plan singles out motorcyclists as a group the city wants to reach, and Mesa police watch rider crashes closely.
- The City Council adopted Mesa’s Comprehensive Safety Action Plan on May 19, 2025, setting a goal of 30% fewer traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030.
- The plan aims education campaigns at motorcyclists, residents under 25, and residents over 65.
- Mesa’s interdepartmental safety team, which includes transportation, police, and fire staff, reviews fatal crashes quarterly and tracks what the plan calls “the rise in motorcycle-related crashes”; Mesa police also run rider training.
A rider’s claim often starts with an insurer’s assumption about speed or lane position. The physical evidence tends to say more: where the bike came to rest, damage to the helmet and jacket, scrape marks on the pavement, and the sight lines a turning driver had. 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.
Sources: City of Mesa: Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (2025); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
What a rider should be ready to discuss
- Was the other driver turning left, changing lanes, or pulling out from a driveway?
- Have the motorcycle, helmet, and riding gear been kept as they were after the crash?
- Did anyone record video, or did a camera at a nearby intersection or business catch it?
03 / Impaired drivers · Mesa
Mesa drunk driving accident lawyer: the criminal case and the separate injury claim.
Henry prosecuted DUI cases as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, so he knows how these cases are built and what the evidence has to prove.
- ADOT counted 356 alcohol-related crashes in Mesa during 2024; they killed 8 people and injured 224.
- Mesa’s safety plan calls for Mesa PD to work with local businesses and Valley Metro on designated-driver programs and ride-home options.
- Mesa police do not post DUI-related incident reports online; they must be requested from the department.
Experience prosecuting DUI cases gives Henry a working sense of what a blood draw, a field sobriety test, and an arresting officer’s narrative can establish and where they fall short. The injury claim is a civil matter separate from the criminal prosecution, and it does not require a conviction. Charging decisions remain with the State, and the civil claim moves on its own evidence.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; City of Mesa: Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (2025); Mesa Police Department: Criminal Justice Information Division; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Early questions after an impaired-driver crash
- Did Mesa police or DPS arrest or cite the other driver at the scene?
- Has a victim advocate or a prosecutor’s office reached out about the criminal case?
- Which insurance policies might respond, such as the impaired driver’s liability coverage or your own?
04 / Wrongful death · Mesa
Mesa wrongful death lawyer: a careful first step for families.
Forty-eight people died in 46 fatal crashes on Mesa roads in 2024, and every one of those deaths left relatives with decisions to make.
- Under A.R.S. § 12-612, the action may be brought by a surviving spouse, child, parent or guardian, or personal representative.
- Mesa police do not release fatal-crash reports through the online system; families request them from the department directly.
Families often hear first from detectives or a victim advocate, and the criminal side of a fatal crash belongs to them and to prosecutors. The civil claim is the family’s own. An unhurried first call can sort out what the investigating agency has shared, who in the family has a say, and whether an estate needs to be opened, with no decision required that day.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; A.R.S. § 12-612 (who may bring a wrongful-death action); Mesa Police Department: Criminal Justice Information Division
Topics families usually raise
- What have Mesa police or DPS investigators told the family so far?
- Which relatives should take part in decisions about a claim?
- Has an insurer asked anyone in the family for a statement or a signature?
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 Mesa collision: what the first 48 hours should cover.
These steps keep evidence from disappearing while recovery comes first. A relative or friend can take several of them off your hands.
Keep a record of all care
Paperwork from the ambulance, the emergency department, and every visit afterward documents how the injury developed. Copies are easiest to gather as they arrive.
Write down which agency came
DPS troopers usually work US 60 and the loop freeways; Mesa police usually handle city streets. DPS says its records unit receives completed trooper reports within 14 days and asks people to wait at least 14 days before checking.
Get the DR number
Mesa police reports are sold online once complete, and the search needs the DR number and crash date. Fatal and DUI-related reports must be requested from the department.
Photograph the intersection
Capture the signals, any camera poles, lane markings, construction barrels, and where each vehicle stopped, before tow trucks and crews clear the scene.
Pause before a recorded statement
The other driver’s insurer may ask to record your account early. Asking a lawyer about it first is allowed.
Sources: Arizona DPS: request records; Mesa Police Department: Criminal Justice Information Division; Arizona trauma center list (ADHS)
Working with Henry
Working with Henry from Mesa, from the first call onward.
Cases begin on the phone with Henry, and he does the work himself from there, arranging in-person meetings when a case needs them.
Phone consultation first
The scheduled call covers the crash, the injuries, and the insurers involved. No file needs to be assembled beforehand.
Henry reads the documents
An insurer’s letter, a crash report, or a medical bill goes to Henry, who reads it himself and explains what it means for the claim.
Face-to-face meetings
Some steps, such as going through original documents, are easier face to face. When that would help the case, Henry sets a time and place.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Mesa 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 | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Written notice of claim to the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, or the State | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Lawsuit against a public entity, counted from when the claim accrues (usually 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’s license dates to 2009, when he began as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney and tried many cases. He came to the Tempe area in 2010 and opened Beam Law, PLC in 2012. There he handles each injury case himself. 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 Mesa office.
Once someone hires Henry, they get his personal cell number.
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- 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 Mesa injury lawyer.
Answers about Mesa crash reports, trauma centers, alcohol-related crashes, and the city’s safety plan.
Where can I buy a Mesa police crash report?
Mesa police sell most crash reports online through APPRISS (BuyCrash), and the search needs the departmental report number, called the DR number, plus the crash date. Fatal-crash reports and related DUI incident reports are not online and must be requested from Mesa PD. A crash on US 60 or a loop freeway handled by DPS is requested from DPS.
Which Mesa hospitals are trauma centers?
Banner Desert Medical Center on South Dobson Road is Mesa’s Level I trauma center. Banner Baywood Medical Center and HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center are both Level III. Records from the ambulance, the emergency department, and each later visit together document an injury from the first day forward.
How often was alcohol involved in Mesa crashes in 2024?
ADOT recorded 356 alcohol-related crashes in Mesa in 2024, which killed 8 people and injured 224. Having prosecuted DUIs as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, Henry can explain how the State’s criminal case and the victim’s separate injury claim each proceed, and why one does not wait on the other.
What is Mesa doing about serious crashes?
Mesa adopted a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan in May 2025 with a goal of cutting traffic deaths and serious injuries by 30% by 2030. It targets education at motorcyclists, residents under 25, and residents over 65, and it adds DUI-prevention work. A city plan does not change who is responsible for a particular crash.
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.