Serving Nogales and Santa Cruz County · Southern Arizona
Nogales personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
A collision on I-19 or Mariposa Road, a person on foot hit near the downtown port, or a driver who had been drinking: 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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- 2019Super Lawyers Rising StarsArizona selection
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- 2014Avvo Clients’ ChoiceClient-nominated award
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Hurt in Nogales? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Nogales 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 at the firm handles a Nogales injury case?
- Henry Beam handles it personally. He is a former prosecutor, and a Nogales case starts with a free consultation with him: he reads the report and the records, deals with the insurers, and watches the deadlines. He meets clients in person when needed.
What filing deadlines apply to a Nogales injury case?
- Most Arizona injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Claims against a city, county, or the state require a notice of claim within 180 days and suit within one year after the claim accrues.
Who writes the report for a Nogales crash?
- It depends on the road. DPS troopers usually work I-19 and SR 189, Nogales police usually cover city streets, and outside city limits the responding agency keeps the report.
Questions about your Nogales 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 GoogleNogales in ADOT's 2024 crash figures
- crashes ADOT tallied within Nogales in 2024
- 202crashes ADOT tallied within Nogales in 2024
- people hurt in those Nogales collisions
- 93people hurt in those Nogales collisions
- Nogales crashes ADOT listed as alcohol-related in 2024
- 3Nogales crashes ADOT listed as alcohol-related in 2024
- crashes across all of Santa Cruz County, 2024 (county total)
- 459crashes across all of Santa Cruz County, 2024 (county total)
ADOT counted 202 crashes within Nogales city limits in 2024. One person died and 93 were injured. All of Santa Cruz County, the city included, logged 459 crashes and 7 deaths that year, and six of those deaths occurred outside any city or town.
Source: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5
What happened in Nogales?
01 / I-19 and Mariposa Road · Nogales
Nogales truck and car accident lawyer: I-19 and SR 189 (Mariposa Road).
I-19 starts at the border in Nogales, and SR 189, which residents call Mariposa Road, links the Mariposa port of entry to the interstate.
- In ADOT's words, I-19 is “the only interstate in the country to fully measure distance by kilometers and not miles.”
- ADOT describes SR 189 as a 3.75-mile state highway that carries a large share of the winter produce consumed in the United States.
- Per a 2026 GSA notice, all commercial traffic except overnight buses crosses at the Mariposa port rather than downtown.
- ADOT's SR 189 project, completed in March 2022, added flyover ramps to I-19 and a roundabout at Target Range Road; the road passes Nogales High School.
Port-bound semis and local traffic share Mariposa Road, and a collision with a commercial truck can involve the driver, the carrier, and the company that loaded the trailer. Arizona assigns each responsible party its own share of fault. When a driver or vehicle comes from Mexico, any cross-border question needs individual review, since Henry is licensed only in Arizona.
Sources: ADOT blog: the metric system and a southern Arizona interstate (Feb. 2024); ADOT blog: a big day not just for Nogales but all of Arizona; ADOT: State Route 189 improvement project nears completion in Nogales (March 2022); GSA: Notice of Intent, EIS for the Nogales DeConcini Land Port of Entry (2026); A.R.S. § 12-2506 (fault among several parties)
Details to pin down after a highway or truck crash
- Which company name and DOT number appeared on the tractor or trailer?
- Did a DPS trooper or Nogales police take the report, and what is its number?
- Was the other driver's insurance issued in Arizona, another state, or Mexico?
02 / Downtown port area · Nogales
Nogales pedestrian accident lawyer: the downtown DeConcini port area.
The DeConcini port downtown handles passenger vehicles, people crossing on foot at all hours, and commercial buses overnight, all beside the city's downtown blocks.
- GSA states that the interaction between cars, commercial buses, bus passengers, and pedestrians at the DeConcini port “is also a concern.”
- GSA adds that inadequate pathways and separations between traffic types, along with persistent flooding and drainage issues, cause safety issues for CBP officers and the general public.
- A DeConcini modernization is proposed; GSA's environmental review was at the scoping stage in 2026, with no construction schedule.
Where buses unload and pedestrians cross among private cars, drivers often say the person on foot came out of nowhere. Arizona weighs each person's conduct, and an injured pedestrian's own share of fault generally reduces the recovery rather than wiping it out. Store cameras, bus company records, and witness names gathered early can show who actually had the right of way.
Sources: GSA: Notice of Intent, EIS for the Nogales DeConcini Land Port of Entry (2026); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Evidence near the port that disappears fast
- Was the pedestrian in a crosswalk, a bus loading zone, or between parked cars?
- Did a shop, bus, or nearby building record the moment of impact?
- Which bus line or vehicle owner was involved, and did anyone take its unit number?
03 / Impaired drivers · Nogales
Nogales drunk driving accident lawyer: impaired-driver crashes.
Henry prosecuted DUIs as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, so he has seen how impairment evidence is gathered and tested.
- ADOT recorded 3 alcohol-related crashes in Nogales in 2024; no one died in them and 3 people were injured.
- Santa Cruz County as a whole had 14 alcohol-related crashes in 2024, with 2 people killed and 13 injured (county figure).
The State decides whether to charge and prosecute an impaired driver. The injured person's damages claim is a separate civil matter against that driver, with the driver's insurer usually paying any recovery, and it does not require a conviction. Blood or breath results, body camera video, and arrest reports from the criminal case can still become strong evidence in the injury claim.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 6-13; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Records that connect impairment to the injury
- Did officers arrest or cite the impaired driver at the scene, and from which department?
- Has a victim advocate or the prosecutor's office reached out about the criminal case?
- Which auto policies, including the injured person's own, might cover the losses?
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
Two days after a Nogales wreck: what to do.
A family member can handle several of these steps for someone who is hurt.
Get medical help
Call 911 when anyone is injured. Keep the paperwork from every emergency and clinic visit, because those records show what the crash did.
Identify the agency
DPS troopers usually handle I-19 and SR 189, and Nogales police usually handle city streets. Write down the officer's name and department.
Photograph everything
Capture the vehicles, any truck or bus markings, signals, crosswalks, and the nearest exit, street, or roadside marker.
Collect names
Get each driver's name, plate, license, and insurer, including any issued in Mexico, plus contact details for witnesses.
Request the report
Request the report from Nogales police or DPS.
Pause before a recorded call
Insurers sometimes request a recorded statement within days of a crash, and it is reasonable to get legal advice before agreeing.
Sources: Nogales Police Department: records request; Arizona DPS: request records
Working with Henry
A Nogales claim, handled by Henry.
Henry's practice is in Tempe, and a Nogales claim gets his personal attention: he takes the first call, reads the file, and handles the insurers himself.
Phone consultation first
During the scheduled call, Henry listens to how the Nogales crash happened and explains fault, coverage, and the deadlines involved.
Henry reviews the photos and records
Photos and records go to Henry, who reviews them himself and explains what they mean before the claim goes to an insurer.
The same lawyer, start to finish
After he is hired, Henry is the person clients deal with throughout. In-person meetings are arranged when they would help.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Nogales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Injury lawsuit against a private driver, company, or property owner | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Notice of claim served on an Arizona city, county, or state agency | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Lawsuit against that public body, measured from when the claim accrues | 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 Arizona in 2009 and began as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, trying many cases there. He came to the Tempe area in 2010, and in 2012 he founded Beam Law, PLC as a private attorney. Having prosecuted DUIs, he looks at a Nogales injury claim with an eye for how the evidence will hold up. 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 Nogales 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
Your next step
Book a free consultation with Henry.
Reserve a phone time
Pick a 30-minute opening on Henry's calendar and sketch out the Nogales crash briefly. Gathering documents can come later.
Ask the lawyer directly
The injured person or family can follow up with Henry and question the lawyer who would actually handle the case.
Review terms in writing
When Henry can help, the fee arrangement and scope come in a written agreement, with time to consider it before signing.
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Before you reach out
Questions about hiring a Nogales injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Nogales.
How is a Nogales police crash report requested?
Nogales police take report requests through the department's records office, and it is worth checking the city's current instructions before submitting one. A crash worked by DPS troopers on I-19 or SR 189 is requested from DPS instead. The report number, date, and location from the scene make either request easier to match.
Can an injured person be treated at a trauma center in Nogales itself?
No. The ADHS trauma center list has no entry in Nogales or elsewhere in Santa Cruz County. The southern Arizona hospitals listed under Level I Trauma Centers, Banner University Medical Center – Tucson Campus and Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, are in Tucson. Records from each emergency, clinic, and therapy visit document the injury.
Why does I-19 near Nogales use kilometers instead of miles?
According to ADOT, I-19 was nearing completion in the 1970s and served as a pilot for using kilometers, and it still measures 102 kilometers. For a crash claim, the practical point is location: noting the nearest exit, interchange, or posted marker helps match photos, witness accounts, and the report to the right stretch of road.
What if the other driver in a Nogales crash lives in Mexico?
Arizona law generally governs a crash on the Arizona side, but questions about a Mexican driver's license, vehicle registration, or insurer need individual review. Henry is licensed only in Arizona and does not advise on Mexican law. Photos of the license, plate, and any policy card are worth keeping.
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.