Serving Phoenix · Maricopa County, Arizona
Phoenix personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
Injured on a Phoenix freeway, in a crosswalk, or in the back seat of a rideshare? Tell Henry Beam, a former prosecutor, what happened and get a straight read on the claim. 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
- Top 100Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers · 2014 and 2015
- 2014Avvo Clients’ ChoiceClient-nominated award
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Hurt in Phoenix? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Phoenix 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.
Reviewed by Henry Beam, Arizona attorney · October 18, 2026 · Sources checked October 9, 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 Beam Injury Law works a Phoenix claim?
- Henry Beam does, personally. The consultation costs nothing, and the first conversation is with Henry himself, a former prosecutor whose office is a short drive from downtown Phoenix. No fee unless we win.
What is the deadline?
- Generally two years to file an Arizona injury lawsuit. A claim against the City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, or the state needs written notice within 180 days.
Whose insurance pays?
- Typically the at-fault driver’s carrier. Depending on the facts, a rideshare policy or your own uninsured motorist coverage may also be involved.
Questions about your Phoenix 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 GooglePhoenix crashes in context
- total crashes inside Phoenix city limits, 2024
- 37,472total crashes inside Phoenix city limits, 2024
- people injured in Phoenix crashes that year
- 15,057people injured in Phoenix crashes that year
- people killed in Phoenix crashes in 2024
- 278people killed in Phoenix crashes in 2024
- of all Arizona crashes happened in Maricopa County
- 72.74%of all Arizona crashes happened in Maricopa County
ADOT counted 37,472 crashes inside Phoenix city limits in 2024, with 10,449 of them causing injuries. Maricopa County as a whole recorded 88,094 crashes that year, which ADOT says amounted to 72.74% of every crash in Arizona and 50.13% of the fatal ones.
Source: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts (Tables 2-2, 2-5, and Section 7)
What happened in Phoenix?
01 / Car crashes · Phoenix
Phoenix car accident lawyer: freeway miles and city streets.
Where a Phoenix crash happened decides which agency wrote it up, and that decides where the report lives.
- Phoenix police say crashes on the interstate highways and freeways are investigated by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, not the city.
- The I-10 Broadway Curve rebuild covered 11 miles from just south of Ray Road to I-17 near Sky Harbor and finished on May 31, 2025.
- ADOT describes that stretch as carrying more than 300,000 vehicles on an average weekday.
- Uninsured motorist coverage is optional in Arizona, so the declarations page of your own policy deserves a look.
Rear-end and sideswipe collisions on a crowded freeway can turn on following distance, lane changes, and who braked when. Dashcam footage, photos of where each car came to rest, and the names of people who stopped can settle disputes that a short report leaves open.
Arizona uses comparative fault, which means an insurer may argue you share some blame. Any reduction depends on the share of fault actually assigned, so it is worth testing against the physical evidence.
Sources: Phoenix Police Department: Vehicular Crimes Unit; ADOT: I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project complete; A.R.S. § 20-259.01 (uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Points to work through
- Was the crash on a freeway or on a city street, and who took the report?
- Is there dashcam, traffic, or business video that has not been saved yet?
- Has an insurer already suggested you were partly at fault?
02 / Pedestrian crashes · Phoenix
Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyer: crosswalks, corners, and dark streets.
Maricopa County accounted for 158 of the 263 pedestrians killed on Arizona roads in 2024, about six in ten.
- ADOT counted 1,425 pedestrians injured in Maricopa County crashes in 2024.
- Statewide, about three of every four fatal pedestrian crashes in 2024 happened after dark.
- Under Arizona’s comparative fault statute, a pedestrian found partly at fault generally can still recover, with damages reduced by their share of fault.
Evening crashes bring lighting, visibility, and clothing into the conversation, and insurers may raise them. The answers usually sit in scene photos, the location of the nearest crosswalk and streetlight, and any video from nearby businesses or buses, which can be overwritten if nobody asks for it.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts (Tables 2-2, 2-5, and Section 7); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Points to work through
- Where exactly were you crossing, and what lighting or signals were there?
- Did the driver stop, and did police identify them at the scene?
- Which auto policies cover you as a pedestrian, including a household policy?
04 / Wrongful death · Phoenix
Phoenix wrongful death lawyer: answers for a grieving family.
Arizona law spells out which family members may bring a wrongful death claim, so the first step is understanding who that is.
- ADOT recorded 278 people killed in Phoenix crashes in 2024.
- Alcohol-related crashes in Phoenix killed 95 of them that year.
- Arizona allows a surviving spouse, child, parent or guardian, or the estate’s personal representative, to bring the action.
After a death, there are two separate tracks. Any criminal case belongs to prosecutors; the civil claim belongs to the family and has its own evidence and deadlines. A quiet first conversation can cover what is known about the crash, which relatives are involved, and whether estate paperwork is needed.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts (Tables 2-2, 2-5, and Section 7); A.R.S. § 12-612 (who may bring a wrongful-death action)
Topics for an initial family call
- What has the investigating agency shared with the family so far?
- Which relatives should be part of decisions about a claim?
- Are insurers or other parties already asking the family for statements?
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 Phoenix crash: the first 48 hours.
A short list that keeps evidence intact while you focus on getting better. Some of it someone else can handle for you.
Get medical care
Call 911 for anyone hurt and follow the responding crew’s advice. Phoenix has five adult Level I trauma centers.
Note who responded
Write down whether DPS troopers or Phoenix police came. DPS handles freeway crashes; Phoenix police handle city streets, and the report follows the agency.
Save the scene
Photograph the vehicles where they stopped, skid marks, signals, and lighting. Ask nearby businesses about cameras before footage is recorded over.
Collect names and policies
Get the other driver’s name, plate, and insurer, plus contact details for anyone who saw the crash. For a rideshare, screenshot the trip.
Request the report
DPS reports go through its Public Services Portal. A Phoenix police preliminary report may be ready about 30 days after the crash.
Hold off on a recorded statement
Before an insurer records your account, you may want to get legal advice first. Declining to be recorded for now is allowed.
Sources: Phoenix Police Department: Vehicular Crimes Unit; Arizona DPS: records requests; Arizona trauma center list (ADHS)
Working with Henry
From Laveen to Desert Ridge, it starts with a phone call.
Phoenix is a big city, and every case in it gets the same lawyer: Henry takes the first call and handles the case himself. The next steps depend on what the case needs.
Henry’s cell, once you hire him
Henry handles each case himself, and clients get his personal cell number once they hire him.
Henry goes over the records
Records, an insurer’s letter, or paperwork go to Henry, who goes over them himself and explains what they mean for the claim.
In person when it helps
The office is a short drive from downtown Phoenix. When sitting down together would help, Henry sets a time.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Phoenix 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Filing most personal injury suits in Arizona | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Written notice to a city, county, or state agency before suing | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Filing suit against an Arizona public entity | 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 has been based in the Tempe area since 2010, and he founded Beam Law, PLC there in 2012. His roots are in small-town Arizona: before moving to the Valley, he tried many cases as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney. 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 Phoenix 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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Hear the strategy
Henry explains how he would approach a Phoenix claim, from the police report to the insurer, so you know what to expect.
Decide with the terms in writing
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Before you reach out
Questions about hiring a Phoenix injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Phoenix.
How do I get a crash report in Phoenix?
Start with who responded. The Arizona Department of Public Safety investigates crashes on interstate highways and freeways and takes requests through its Public Services Portal. Phoenix police handle crashes on city streets; their preliminary report may be available about 30 days after the collision. Phoenix police records can be reached at 602-534-1127.
When are pedestrians most at risk in Phoenix?
After dark. ADOT’s 2024 figures show about three of every four fatal pedestrian crashes in Arizona happened at night, and Maricopa County accounted for 158 of the 263 pedestrians killed statewide. Lighting, crosswalk location, and video from nearby businesses or buses often become central questions in these claims.
How many Phoenix crashes involve alcohol?
ADOT counted 1,351 alcohol-related crashes in Phoenix in 2024, which killed 95 people and injured 822. Any DUI charge is the State’s case. The injury claim is separate and usually runs against the impaired driver, whose insurer pays. Henry prosecuted DUIs as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, so he can explain how both cases move.
Which Phoenix hospitals are Level I trauma centers?
The state lists five adult Level I trauma centers in Phoenix: Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, HonorHealth Deer Valley, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln, St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center, and Valleywise Health. Phoenix Children’s is designated Level I for pediatric patients. Keeping a list of every facility and provider seen helps later.
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.