Serving Quartzsite and the I-10 / Highway 95 junction · La Paz County, Arizona
Quartzsite personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
A wreck on I-10, a collision on Highway 95 near the winter camping areas, or the loss of someone close: 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
- Top 100Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers · 2014 and 2015
- 2014Avvo Clients’ ChoiceClient-nominated award
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Hurt in Quartzsite? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Quartzsite 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.
Can Henry handle a Quartzsite claim?
- Yes. Henry Beam, a former prosecutor, takes injury cases from Quartzsite and the rest of La Paz County and works them personally. The first conversation costs nothing, and in-person meetings are arranged whenever a case needs one.
How long does someone hurt near Quartzsite have to act?
- Most Arizona injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. A claim against the Town, the county, or the State needs written notice within 180 days and a lawsuit within one year after it accrues.
Which agency handles a crash around Quartzsite?
- That depends on the road. Quartzsite police usually take town streets, and DPS troopers usually take interstates and state highways such as I-10.
Questions about your Quartzsite 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 GoogleQuartzsite crashes in 2024, from ADOT’s own table
- reported crashes ADOT listed for the town in 2024
- 76reported crashes ADOT listed for the town in 2024
- La Paz County traffic deaths in 2024 were in the town’s row of ADOT’s table
- 7 of 29La Paz County traffic deaths in 2024 were in the town’s row of ADOT’s table
- La Paz County fatal crashes in 2024 fell under Quartzsite in ADOT’s listing
- 5 of 20La Paz County fatal crashes in 2024 fell under Quartzsite in ADOT’s listing
- people injured in crashes ADOT counted for the town, 2024
- 35people injured in crashes ADOT counted for the town, 2024
ADOT’s 2024 jurisdiction table, which spells the town “Quartzite,” lists 76 reported crashes for the town in 2024. Five of those were fatal crashes, out of 20 fatal crashes in all of La Paz County that year. ADOT’s table does not say whether I-10 crashes inside town limits are counted in this row or the county row, so the numbers are best read as raw counts rather than rates.
Source: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5 (row labeled “Quartzite”)
What happened in Quartzsite?
01 / I-10 & Highway 95 · Quartzsite
Quartzsite highway crash lawyer: I-10, Highway 95, and planned road work.
Quartzsite sits where I-10 meets Highway 95, and a crash on either road raises its own questions about which agency responded and what the road looked like that day.
- In 2026, ADOT and the Town were designing a new West Quartzsite interchange at I-10 milepost 17 (design plans call for a replacement bridge over I-10, rebuilt ramps, new street lighting, and sidewalks); no construction date has been announced.
- As of mid-2026, ADOT listed I-10 repaving from the California border to Dome Rock Road as tentatively scheduled to begin in late fall 2026; the schedule may shift.
Work zones bring lane shifts, new guardrail, and temporary signs and markings, and a crash inside one can involve more than the two drivers. When a contractor, a commercial driver, or a second motorist shares responsibility, Arizona assigns each party its own percentage of fault. Photos of cones, signs, and the lane layout should be taken before the zone changes again.
Sources: ADOT: I-10 West Quartzsite traffic interchange and frontage road design project; ADOT: I-10 California/Arizona border to Dome Rock Road pavement rehabilitation; A.R.S. § 12-2506 (fault among several parties)
Questions from the interstate or Highway 95
- Was the crash on I-10, on Highway 95, or on a town street, and did DPS or Quartzsite police respond?
- Was there an active work zone, and how were the lanes, signs, and cones set up?
- Were a commercial vehicle, a contractor, or several other drivers involved?
02 / Winter RV season · Quartzsite
Quartzsite RV and winter-season crash lawyer: sharing the road with the La Posa campers.
Each long-term permit season, from September 15 through April 15, winter campers camp in the Bureau of Land Management’s La Posa camping areas just south of town.
- BLM created the La Posa Long Term Visitor Area in 1983 for winter visitors; it covers about 11,400 acres.
- BLM directs campers to exit I-10 at Quartzsite and take Highway 95 south, with the entrances about 2 miles south of town.
- In February 2026, BLM wrote that “many thousands” of visitors camp each winter in its two Yuma-area LTVAs, La Posa and Imperial Dam.
A collision with a motorhome, a fifth-wheel, or a car towed behind an RV can involve separate policies for the vehicle and what it pulls. A seasonal driver may carry insurance written in another state and may head home in spring, so getting names, plates, policy details, and witness numbers at the scene matters more than usual. An out-of-state or RV insurer does not change the clock, either: a lawsuit over an Arizona crash generally must still be filed within Arizona’s two-year limit.
Sources: Bureau of Land Management: La Posa Long Term Visitor Area; Bureau of Land Management: Yuma Field Office LTVA volunteer update (Feb. 2026); A.R.S. § 12-542
Details to capture with an RV or trailer involved
- Who was driving the motorhome or tow vehicle, and who owns the trailer or towed car?
- Which insurer, and which state’s policy, covers each vehicle?
- Did the crash happen on Highway 95 near the camping-area entrances, or on a town street?
03 / Impaired drivers · Quartzsite
Quartzsite drunk driving accident lawyer: a former prosecutor who charged DUIs.
Henry prosecuted DUIs as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, so he knows how those cases are built and what evidence matters.
- ADOT’s 2024 figures for the town show 5 alcohol-related crashes, with 1 person injured and none killed.
- La Paz County as a whole had 22 alcohol-related crashes that year, and 4 people died in them.
- The civil injury claim is separate from any criminal charge and does not hinge on a conviction.
Prosecutors decide what to charge and when, and their case serves the State. An injured person’s claim runs against the impaired driver, with that driver’s insurer usually paying, and it can proceed while the criminal file is still open. A plea bargain or a dismissal does not close the civil side.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5 (row labeled “Quartzite”); A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Facts to pin down about the drunk or drugged driver
- Did DPS or Quartzsite police arrest or cite the driver?
- Has a victim advocate or prosecutor been in touch about the criminal case?
- What coverage does the driver carry, and what does the injured person’s own policy add?
04 / Wrongful death · Quartzsite
Quartzsite wrongful death lawyer: help for families after a fatal crash.
In 2024, the town’s row in ADOT’s table accounted for 7 of the 29 people killed in La Paz County crashes.
- Arizona law lets a surviving spouse, child, parent or guardian, or personal representative bring a wrongful death action.
- Relatives who live out of state can take part in the first conversation.
After a death on I-10 or a local road, a family is often dealing with an investigating agency, an insurer, and relatives in several places at once. An early conversation can sort out who holds the right to bring the claim, what the agency has found so far, and which deadlines are already running, without pressing anyone toward a lawsuit.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5 (row labeled “Quartzite”); A.R.S. § 12-612 (who may bring a wrongful-death action)
What a grieving family can raise on the first call
- Which agency is investigating the death, and has it released a report?
- Which relatives, near Quartzsite or far away, should join decisions about a claim?
- Have adjusters already called the family, and what was said?
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 a Quartzsite-area crash.
A handful of steps that keep evidence from slipping away. A spouse, friend, or neighbor can take care of several of them.
Emergency care first, records kept
Emergency help comes first for anyone hurt. Hold on to discharge papers and bills from each visit, because those records show the injury and its treatment.
Note who responded
Write down whether town police or DPS troopers came, plus any report number. DPS says its records unit gets trooper reports within 14 days.
Mark the exact spot
On I-10 or Highway 95, write down the nearest milepost, exit, or cross street, and photograph any work-zone signs or lane shifts.
Collect every name and policy
Get each driver’s name, plate, and insurer, plus the owner of any RV, trailer, or towed vehicle and a phone number for each witness.
Line up rides to appointments
The Town’s Camel Express dial-a-ride service lists medical appointments among its uses, around Quartzsite and the seasonal camping areas; call the Town for current details.
Hold off on taped adjuster interviews
An adjuster may ask to record a conversation early on. Talking with a lawyer first is an option.
Sources: Town of Quartzsite: Police Department; Arizona DPS: request records; Town of Quartzsite: Camel Express transportation
Working with Henry
From Quartzsite to a lawyer, starting with one phone call.
Henry works from his Tempe practice and travels to meet when it truly helps a case.
A scheduled call to begin
The consultation is a booked phone call in which Henry hears what happened and explains the claim, the insurance, and the deadlines.
The paperwork, handled for you
Henry requests the crash report and the records, reads them himself, and explains what they mean for the claim before any insurer hears a position.
Henry on the file, meetings by arrangement
After hiring him, Henry handles the case himself, and clients get his personal cell number. A face-to-face meeting is set up when the case calls for it.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Quartzsite 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 or business in Arizona | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Written notice of claim to the Town, La Paz County, or the State | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Lawsuit against the Town, the county, or the State, measured 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.
Licensed in 2009, Henry started his career as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney and tried many cases there. He came to the Tempe area in 2010 and in 2012 founded his own firm, Beam Law, PLC. He reviews claims from across Arizona, La Paz County 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 Quartzsite 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 slot
Pick a 30-minute call on Henry’s calendar and tell him about the crash. Nothing has to be gathered first.
Ask what is still unclear
The family or the injured person can follow up with Henry directly, since he is the lawyer who would handle the claim.
See the terms on paper first
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Before you reach out
Questions about hiring a Quartzsite injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Quartzsite.
How do I request a crash report from the Quartzsite Police Department?
Ask the Town for it. The Quartzsite Police Department page links a police-records request form, and Town public records requests go through the Town Clerk, online or on paper at Town Hall. If DPS troopers worked the crash on an interstate or state highway, the report comes from the DPS records unit.
Is any Quartzsite hospital on Arizona’s trauma center list?
No. Arizona’s designated list does not include a hospital in town. The only La Paz County hospital on it sits in Parker, in the Level IV group, while hospitals in Yuma and Lake Havasu City make the Level III group. Keeping records from every hospital, clinic, and therapy visit helps document a crash injury.
What road projects are planned on I-10 near Quartzsite?
Two ADOT projects are listed. In 2026, ADOT and the Town were designing the West Quartzsite interchange at milepost 17, with a new bridge and rebuilt ramps in the design plans; no construction date has been announced. As of mid-2026, ADOT listed border-to-Dome Rock Road repaving as tentatively scheduled for late fall 2026; the schedule may shift.
After a drunk-driving crash near Quartzsite, must the criminal case finish first?
No. The injury claim follows its own path and can move ahead while the DUI case is pending, whatever its result. For context, ADOT’s 2024 table lists 5 alcohol-related crashes under the town’s name. Across La Paz County, there were 22 such crashes, and 4 people were killed in them.
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 Quartzsite 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.