Serving the Town of Parker and the Parker Strip · La Paz County, Arizona
Parker personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
An injury on the river, a wreck on SR 95 or SR 72, or a crash caused by an impaired driver: 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
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- 2014Avvo Clients’ ChoiceClient-nominated award
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Hurt in Parker? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Parker 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.
What deadlines apply after a Parker-area injury?
- Most injury suits in Arizona have a two-year filing window. Claims against the Town, La Paz County, or the State need a notice of claim within 180 days and a lawsuit within one year of the date the claim accrues.
Who patrols the Parker Strip?
- The La Paz County Sheriff’s Office lists the Strip among the county waterways patrolled by its Boating Safety & Enforcement Division. That division’s mission is to minimize boating collisions and other water-related incidents through education, enforcement, and safe-boating promotion.
Questions about your Parker 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 GoogleParker and La Paz County crashes in 2024, by ADOT’s count
- reported crashes in the Town of Parker, 2024 (ADOT)
- 34reported crashes in the Town of Parker, 2024 (ADOT)
- people injured in Parker crashes in 2024
- 14people injured in Parker crashes in 2024
- La Paz County traffic deaths in 2024 occurred in the unincorporated county
- 20 of 29La Paz County traffic deaths in 2024 occurred in the unincorporated county
- miles of the Lower Colorado River in the Sheriff’s boating patrol area
- 110miles of the Lower Colorado River in the Sheriff’s boating patrol area
Parker is the La Paz County seat, set on the Colorado River. ADOT’s 2024 jurisdiction table lists 34 reported crashes in the Town of Parker, with 2 people killed and 14 hurt. Most of the county’s toll fell outside town limits: of the 29 people killed in La Paz County crashes that year, 20 died in the unincorporated county.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5 (La Paz County block); La Paz County Sheriff’s Office: boating safety, patrol division, and records
What happened in Parker?
01 / Parker Strip boating · Parker
Parker boating and watercraft injury lawyer: accidents on the Parker Strip.
The La Paz County Sheriff’s Office runs a county-wide Boating Safety & Enforcement Division, and the Parker Strip is one of several waterways it patrols. The division’s stated mission is to cut the risk of collisions and other water incidents.
- The division’s patrol area includes the Parker Strip (Lake Moovalya), the South Basin of Lake Havasu, 110 miles of the Lower Colorado River, and Lake Alamo.
- Deputies work the water in patrol boats and shallow-draft jet boats, backed by dedicated rescue boats.
- The Sheriff’s Boating Safety Building sits at 8484 Riverside Drive in Parker.
A river injury claim starts with three facts: who was at the controls of each boat or personal watercraft, who owned it, and which agency took the report. Federal maritime rules can apply to some injuries on the river; that question is reviewed case by case. Henry handles boating injury cases. Whether they apply is a question for the scheduled consultation.
Source: La Paz County Sheriff’s Office: boating safety, patrol division, and records
What to establish after an injury on the water
- Who was operating each boat or personal watercraft, and who owns it?
- Did sheriff’s deputies respond on the water, and was a report written?
- Was the boat borrowed or rented, and is the paperwork from that day saved?
02 / SR 95 & SR 72 crashes · Parker
Parker car accident lawyer: SR 95, SR 72, and who wrote the report.
Three agencies handle most crashes in and around Parker, and the one that responded is the one that holds the report.
- Parker police generally take crashes inside town limits; the department lists a records line at 928-669-2264.
- The La Paz County Sheriff covers the unincorporated county, where non-commercial crash reports are generally available 14 days after the crash, though complex investigations can run longer.
- DPS troopers usually work SR 95 and SR 72, and DPS says its records unit gets trooper reports within 14 days.
A Sheriff’s report can be requested with the office’s online form or a paper form dropped off at 1109 W Arizona Ave in Parker. Once the report is in hand, it shows who the officer spoke with and what was measured. Fault is not all-or-nothing in Arizona: an injured person’s own share generally reduces the recovery rather than ending the claim.
Sources: Town of Parker: Police Department; La Paz County Sheriff’s Office: boating safety, patrol division, and records; Arizona DPS: request records; A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Sorting out a highway crash near town
- Did the crash happen on a town street, a county road, SR 95, or SR 72?
- Which officers came to the scene: Parker police, sheriff’s deputies, or DPS troopers?
- Which drivers and insurers are involved, and has any adjuster already called?
03 / Impaired drivers · Parker
Parker drunk driving accident lawyer: DUI experience from the prosecution and the defense.
Henry prosecuted DUIs as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, so he has seen how these cases are put together.
- ADOT’s 2024 Parker row lists 2 alcohol-related crashes; one person was killed and one was injured.
- Countywide, ADOT counted 22 alcohol-related crashes in La Paz County in 2024, with 4 people killed.
- The Sheriff’s Office takes part in the Arizona DUI Task Force, and its patrol division includes Critical Collision Investigation.
The criminal charge and the injury claim travel separate roads. The State controls the prosecution, while the injured person’s claim runs against the impaired driver, whose insurer usually pays, and it does not depend on a conviction. Arrest paperwork, blood or breath results, and the crash report all feed into the civil side.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5 (La Paz County block); La Paz County Sheriff’s Office: boating safety, patrol division, and records; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Points to confirm about the impaired driver
- Which agency arrested or cited the driver, and where is the case pending?
- Has anyone from the prosecutor’s office or a victim services unit reached out?
- What insurance does the impaired driver carry, and what does the injured person’s own policy include?
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
The first days after an injury around Parker.
These steps protect evidence on the road or the river. A relative or friend can handle several of them.
Get help, then keep the paperwork
Emergency care for anyone injured comes first. Save discharge instructions and bills from each visit, since those records show the injury and its treatment.
Note who answered the call
Parker police, sheriff’s deputies, or DPS troopers: the responding agency determines where the report is requested later.
Record the exact location
On SR 95 or SR 72, note the milepost or nearest cross street. On the water, note the nearest landmark or dock.
Gather names, plates, and boat numbers
Collect each driver’s or operator’s name, insurer, plate or watercraft number, plus a phone number for every witness.
Request the report after about two weeks
The Sheriff’s Office says non-commercial reports are generally available 14 days after a crash; for a Parker police report, call the department’s records line.
Pause before a taped interview with an adjuster
An insurer may ask for a recorded statement soon after the crash. Speaking with a lawyer beforehand is an option.
Sources: La Paz County Sheriff’s Office: boating safety, patrol division, and records; Town of Parker: Police Department; Arizona DPS: request records
Working with Henry
From Parker to a lawyer who handles the case himself.
Henry practices from Tempe, and a Parker matter gets his personal attention from the first call. Here is how the work is set up.
Start with a booked call
In the scheduled consultation, Henry listens to what happened and walks through liability, coverage, and the deadlines that apply.
Henry gathers the record
Henry requests the crash report, the photos, and the medical records and reads them himself before the first conversation with an insurer.
Henry on the file, meetings when needed
Once hired, Henry handles the file personally and stays the point of contact. He sets up an in-person meeting when the case warrants it.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Parker 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona personal injury lawsuit against a private party | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Notice of claim to the Town of Parker, La Paz County, or the State | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Lawsuit against an Arizona public entity, counted from the date 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 2009 and spent that first year as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, where he tried many cases. He came to the Tempe area in 2010, and in 2012 he founded Beam Law, PLC, his private practice. He reviews injury claims from all over Arizona, Parker included. 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 Parker 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 Parker injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Parker.
Who has the crash report after a wreck in or near Parker?
The agency that responded holds it. Parker police generally handle crashes in town, the La Paz County Sheriff covers the unincorporated county, and DPS troopers usually work SR 95 and SR 72. On the river, the Sheriff lists the Parker Strip (Lake Moovalya) among the county waterways it patrols.
What does the Sheriff’s boating division do on the Parker Strip?
It patrols the water and enforces boating laws. The La Paz County Sheriff’s Boating Safety & Enforcement Division works across the county’s waterways, and the Parker Strip is one of them. Its fleet includes Boston Whaler patrol boats, Boulton jet boats, and Triton rescue boats built for shallow water, and its Boating Safety Building is on Riverside Drive.
Is La Paz Regional Hospital in Parker a trauma center?
Yes. Arizona’s trauma center list places La Paz Regional Hospital in Parker under Level IV, and it is the county’s only entry. Havasu Regional and Onvida Yuma Regional appear under Level III. Records from every emergency visit, clinic appointment, and therapy session document how a crash injury was treated.
Does a Parker drunk-driving injury claim wait on the DUI case?
Generally, no. A Parker injury claim against an impaired driver can move forward while the criminal case is still open, and a plea deal or a dismissal does not end it. The civil side keeps its own clock: most Arizona injury suits must be filed within two years, whether or not the DUI case has finished.
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 Parker 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.