Peoria residents, from Old Town to Vistancia · Maricopa and Yavapai counties
Peoria personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
A merge gone wrong in the Loop 303 construction, a rider clipped on the way toward Lake Pleasant, 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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- 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 Peoria? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Peoria 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 works on a Peoria injury case?
- Henry does. At Beam Injury Law, the lawyer who accepts the claim is the one handling it from start to finish.
What deadlines apply after a Peoria crash?
- Two years is the usual limit for an Arizona injury lawsuit. Claims against Peoria, Maricopa or Yavapai County, or the State require a written notice within 180 days and a lawsuit within one year after the claim accrues.
Who pays the medical bills?
- The at-fault driver’s liability insurer is usually the main source. Optional coverage on the injured person’s own auto policy may add to it, depending on the policy and the facts.
Questions about your Peoria 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 GooglePeoria’s 2024 crash record and a freeway under construction
- crashes ADOT recorded in Peoria (Maricopa County portion) in 2024
- 3,009crashes ADOT recorded in Peoria (Maricopa County portion) in 2024
- people injured in crashes in Peoria (Maricopa County portion) during 2024 (ADOT)
- 1,502people injured in crashes in Peoria (Maricopa County portion) during 2024 (ADOT)
- people killed in crashes in Peoria (Maricopa County portion) during 2024 (ADOT)
- 21people killed in crashes in Peoria (Maricopa County portion) during 2024 (ADOT)
- alcohol-related crashes in Peoria (Maricopa County portion) in 2024, per ADOT
- 119alcohol-related crashes in Peoria (Maricopa County portion) in 2024, per ADOT
Peoria straddles two counties: most of the city sits in Maricopa County, and a northern slice reaches into Yavapai County, so ADOT lists the city in both counties’ tables. On the Maricopa side, ADOT recorded 3,009 Peoria crashes in 2024 that injured 1,502 people and killed 21. Since January 2026, ADOT has been adding lanes to Loop 303 between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17, with the city of Peoria as a project partner.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; ADOT: Loop 303, Lake Pleasant Parkway to I-17 improvements
What happened in Peoria?
01 / Loop 303 & freeway crashes · Peoria
Peoria car accident lawyer for Loop 303 and the north-side growth corridor.
North Peoria’s main freeway link is in the middle of a multi-year construction project, which changes how a crash there gets documented.
- ADOT is adding a third general-purpose lane in each direction on Loop 303 from Lake Pleasant Parkway to I-17, plus a new Loop 303/I-17 system interchange.
- Construction began in January 2026, and ADOT expects it to take roughly two and a half years.
- ADOT says lane restrictions and full closures of Loop 303 and I-17 will be needed, primarily during overnight hours and on weekends.
Overnight closures and temporary lane patterns mean the road a driver remembers may not match the road shown on a map a month later. DPS troopers usually investigate freeway and state-highway collisions, and their reports go to the DPS records unit; crashes on Peoria’s own streets are usually handled by the Peoria Police Department. Knowing which agency responded is the first step toward getting the right report.
Sources: ADOT: Loop 303, Lake Pleasant Parkway to I-17 improvements; Arizona DPS: request records
Details to settle early
- Was the crash inside a marked construction zone, or during a posted closure or detour?
- Did DPS or Peoria police respond, and was a report number given at the scene?
- What liability limits does the other driver carry, and what extra coverage does your own policy include?
02 / Drunk & drugged drivers · Peoria
Peoria drunk driving accident lawyer for people hurt by impaired drivers.
Henry prosecuted DUIs as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, so he knows how impaired-driving cases are built.
- In Peoria’s Maricopa County portion, ADOT classified 119 crashes in 2024 as alcohol-related; those crashes killed 5 people and injured 48.
- The injured person’s civil claim is separate from the criminal DUI case, and a conviction is not required for it to move forward.
The State decides whether to charge an impaired driver, what to charge, and whether to accept a plea. The person hurt in the crash has a different question: who pays for treatment, missed paychecks, and the effect on daily life. A criminal case can produce useful records along the way, but the injury claim can be evaluated and pursued on its own schedule.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Questions for the injured person
- Which agency arrested or cited the driver, and is the criminal case still open?
- Has a victim advocate contacted you about the criminal case or restitution?
- Does the impaired driver have liability insurance, and how much does your own policy add?
03 / Motorcycle crashes · Peoria
Peoria motorcycle accident lawyer for riders hit on city streets and northern roads.
The Peoria Police Department runs a free motorcycle safety class with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
- The one-day class pairs a classroom discussion with hands-on riding instruction; it is open to the public but is not an endorsement course.
- Lake Pleasant Regional Park, run by Maricopa County Parks, covers 23,362 acres.
Motorcycle claims often turn on a single moment: a left turn across the rider’s path, a lane change into a blind spot, or a driver who says the bike came out of nowhere. Insurers sometimes lean on assumptions about riders. Helmet-camera footage, the damaged gear, and the bike itself can answer those assumptions with evidence, so none of it should be repaired or thrown out early.
Sources: Peoria Police: motorcycle safety class; Maricopa County Parks: Lake Pleasant Regional Park
What a rider should preserve
- Where is the motorcycle now, and has an insurer asked to inspect or total it?
- Did a helmet camera, a following rider, or a nearby business record the crash?
- What is the other driver saying about how the collision happened?
04 / Bicycle crashes · Peoria
Peoria bicycle accident lawyer for riders on Happy Valley Road and the Vistancia area.
A Peoria city engineer told MAG that a large group of Vistancia cyclists uses the Happy Valley Road bike lanes regularly.
- Peoria’s Happy Valley Road widening, finished by 2023, gave the road three lanes in each direction between Lake Pleasant Parkway and Loop 303.
- MAG reports the project added bike lanes and a 12-foot-wide multiuse path across the Agua Fria Bridge after Vistancia cyclists raised safety concerns.
- Arizona’s comparative-fault law reduces, rather than erases, a claim when a rider is assigned part of the blame.
When a driver hits a cyclist, the driver’s account often reaches the report first because the rider is on the way to the hospital. Ride-tracking apps, bike computers, and camera lights can show speed, position, and timing that contradict a quick narrative. Saving that data, along with photos of the bike and the lane, keeps the rider’s side of the story intact.
Sources: MAG: Road improvements in Peoria (Happy Valley Road); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Facts that shape a cyclist’s claim
- Was the rider in a bike lane, the road shoulder, or a travel lane when struck?
- Is there ride data from a phone app, bike computer, or camera light?
- Did the driver stay at the scene, and did the report record the rider’s statement?
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
What to do in the first two days after a Peoria crash.
Health comes first, then evidence. A relative or neighbor can take over the errands that do not need the injured person.
Emergency care and records
Dial 911 when someone is badly hurt. Keep paperwork from the ambulance, the emergency room, and every later visit, because those records document the injury.
Identify the responding agency
Peoria police usually take city-street crashes. DPS troopers usually take state highways and freeways. DPS says its records unit receives completed trooper reports within 14 days and asks people to wait at least 14 days before checking.
Capture the construction layout
On or near Loop 303, photograph cones, signs, and shifted lanes. The project’s closures and restrictions change from week to week.
Request the report
Peoria police accident reports are available through crashdocs.org or in person at the Records Division on W. Cinnabar Ave.
Talk to a lawyer before insurers
Nothing requires a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer before getting legal advice.
Sources: Peoria Police: obtain police records; Arizona DPS: request records; ADOT: Loop 303, Lake Pleasant Parkway to I-17 improvements
Working with Henry
How a Peoria case runs with Henry.
The firm does not have a location in Peoria. What Peoria clients get is Henry himself: a former prosecutor who reads the file, deals with the insurers, and meets in person when a particular case needs it.
Start with a call
The first consultation with Henry fits around medical appointments and work, and there is no need to collect records first.
Henry explains the letters
When an insurer letter or a medical bill needs walking through, Henry walks through it with the client himself and explains what it means for the claim.
Henry personally, meetings by arrangement
Once hired, Henry keeps the case on his own desk, and clients get his personal cell number. Face-to-face meetings are scheduled when they would help.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Peoria 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Arizona injury lawsuit after a Peoria collision | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Notice of claim to Peoria, Maricopa or Yavapai County, or the State | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Suit against one of those public entities, counted 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.
Admitted to the Arizona bar in 2009, Henry began as a Deputy County Attorney in Mohave County and tried many cases there. He came to the Tempe area in 2010, and in 2012 he opened Beam Law, PLC as a private attorney. His DUI defense work has taken him to courts across the state. 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 Peoria 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
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Before you reach out
Questions about hiring a Peoria injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Peoria.
How do I get a Peoria police accident report?
Order it online at crashdocs.org with your last name, the accident date, and the report number, or buy it in person at the Records Division, 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave., open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Other police records go through Peoria’s GovQA portal. State highway crash reports are usually kept by DPS.
Is Peoria in Maricopa County or Yavapai County?
Both. Most of Peoria lies in Maricopa County, while a northern portion extends into Yavapai County, and ADOT reports crashes for each portion separately. The county line can matter when a claim involves a county government, because written notice of claim must reach the correct public entity within 180 days.
When will the Loop 303 construction near Peoria be finished?
ADOT expects roughly two and a half years of work from the January 2026 start. The project widens Loop 303 between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17 and builds a new I-17 system interchange. ADOT says closures, primarily overnight and on weekends, will be needed on both freeways, so photograph any lane shift present at a crash.
Is there a trauma center in Peoria?
No. No Peoria hospital appears on the ADHS trauma center list. Level I trauma centers on the state list in the area include Banner Thunderbird in Glendale and HonorHealth Deer Valley in Phoenix; Banner Del E. Webb in Sun City West is Level III, and Banner Boswell in Sun City is Level IV. Records from each hospital document the injury.
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.