Serving Scottsdale and the Loop 101 corridor · Maricopa County
Scottsdale personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
A crash on Loop 101, a collision on a city street, or a golf cart that left the path: 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 Scottsdale? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Scottsdale 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 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.
Will Henry handle my case himself?
- Yes. Henry handles his own cases. He works each accepted case personally, and clients have his direct cell number.
What is the deadline?
- Most Arizona injury suits must be filed within two years. Claims against a city, county, or the State need written notice within 180 days and a lawsuit within one year.
Whose insurance pays?
- Usually the insurer of the driver at fault. Depending on the facts, optional coverage on your own policy may also come into play.
Questions about your Scottsdale 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 GoogleScottsdale crashes, in figures
- crashes in Scottsdale in 2024 (ADOT)
- 4,219crashes in Scottsdale in 2024 (ADOT)
- people injured in Scottsdale crashes in 2024 (ADOT)
- 2,113people injured in Scottsdale crashes in 2024 (ADOT)
- alcohol-related Scottsdale crashes in 2024 (ADOT)
- 226alcohol-related Scottsdale crashes in 2024 (ADOT)
- people killed in Scottsdale crashes in 2024 (ADOT)
- 15people killed in Scottsdale crashes in 2024 (ADOT)
ADOT counted 4,219 crashes inside Scottsdale during 2024, with 2,113 people hurt and 15 killed. Loop 101, the Pima Freeway, gained one general-purpose lane in each direction between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard, a project ADOT reports was completed in early 2026.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; ADOT: Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) Princess Drive to Shea Boulevard improvements
What happened in Scottsdale?
01 / Car crashes · Scottsdale
Scottsdale car accident lawyer: Loop 101 and the streets around it.
Most Scottsdale crash claims come down to two things: proof of how the collision happened, and the coverage available to pay for it.
- ADOT recorded 1,421 injury crashes in Scottsdale during 2024.
- Under Arizona’s comparative-fault law, an injured person’s own established share of fault generally reduces the recovery rather than barring it, though exceptions apply.
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage must be offered by Arizona insurers but can be declined, so your own declarations page is worth checking.
Freeway crashes and surface-street crashes are documented by different agencies, which affects where the report lives. Dash-camera footage, nearby business video, and the names of people who stopped to help tend to disappear first, so it pays to gather them while memories are fresh.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault); A.R.S. § 20-259.01 (uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage)
Points to work through
- Which agency wrote the report, and does it describe the collision the way you remember it?
- Is there video from a dash camera, a business, or a home doorbell nearby?
- What liability limits apply, and what does your own policy add?
02 / Drunk drivers · Scottsdale
Scottsdale drunk driving accident lawyer: a former prosecutor on your side.
When an impaired driver hurts you, it helps to have a lawyer who prosecuted DUI cases.
- ADOT logged 226 alcohol-related crashes in Scottsdale for 2024, in which 6 people died and 128 were hurt.
- As a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, Henry prosecuted DUI cases, which taught him how an impaired-driving file comes together and where the strongest evidence usually sits.
- Your injury claim does not wait on the criminal case, and it does not depend on a conviction.
A DUI prosecution runs on the State’s timeline and serves the State’s purposes. The injury claim is a separate civil matter against the at-fault driver, usually paid by that driver's insurer, so a guilty plea or dismissal in criminal court does not settle who pays for your losses. The same is true when a crash leads to any other criminal charge, such as leaving the scene.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Points to work through
- Was the driver arrested or cited, and by which agency?
- Has anyone from the prosecutor’s office or a victim advocate contacted you?
- Which insurance policies, including your own, may apply?
03 / Bicycle & pedestrian · Scottsdale
Scottsdale bicycle and pedestrian accident lawyer: when a car hits someone unprotected.
People on foot or on a bike have no crumple zone, and Maricopa County roads are where most of Arizona’s pedestrian and cyclist deaths happen.
- In 2024, ADOT counted 158 pedestrians and 27 bicyclists killed in Maricopa County crashes.
- Across Arizona that year, 1,349 bicyclists were injured in crashes, and Maricopa County accounted for 973 of them.
- Comparative fault applies here too: an insurer’s claim that a walker or rider was careless is a position to test against the evidence, not a final answer.
Bicycle and pedestrian claims often hinge on sight lines, signal timing, lighting, and what the driver was doing in the seconds before impact. Photographs of the crossing or lane, the bike itself, and torn or damaged clothing can preserve details a report leaves out.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Tables 7-14 and 7-15; A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Points to work through
- Where exactly did the impact happen: a crosswalk, a bike lane, a driveway, or mid-block?
- Who saw it, and is any traffic or business camera pointed at that spot?
- What injuries and limits on daily life have followed?
04 / Golf carts · Scottsdale
Scottsdale golf cart accident lawyer: carts on city streets follow city rules.
Scottsdale defines a golf cart as a motor vehicle, and the rules that come with that status shape any injury claim.
- Scottsdale defines a golf cart as a motor vehicle with at least three wheels, a top speed no greater than 25 mph, and room for no more than four people.
- On roadways, the cart must be registered and insured, and the driver must hold a license.
Because a street-legal cart is registered and insured, a crash involving one can open insurance questions that look much like a car claim. Whether the cart was on a permitted road, who was driving, and how many people were aboard can all bear on responsibility.
Sources: City of Scottsdale: alternative transportation laws; A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Points to work through
- Where was the cart: a neighborhood street, a crossing for golf play, or private property?
- Who was driving, and did that person hold a license?
- Was the cart registered and insured, and by whom?
05 / Wrongful death · Scottsdale
Scottsdale wrongful death lawyer: a careful starting point for families.
Arizona statute names who may bring a wrongful death claim, and that list is narrower than many families expect.
- A surviving spouse, child, or parent may bring the action, and a personal representative or guardian can also have a role.
- If relatives live outside Arizona, they can still be part of the first conversation.
After a fatal collision, a family usually faces two separate questions: whether another party was legally at fault, and which relative has authority to act. A first conversation can sort out which relatives may bring the claim and what the investigation has found, before anyone decides on a lawsuit.
Source: A.R.S. § 12-612 (who may bring a wrongful-death action)
What an initial conversation can address
- What has the family learned about the collision, and which agency is investigating?
- Which family members should take part in deciding next steps?
- Are insurers already calling, and how should those calls be handled?
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 two days after a Scottsdale collision.
A short list of steps that protect your health and preserve evidence. Nobody expects you to manage all of it on day one.
Get medical care
Call 911 for anyone seriously hurt. Follow up with a doctor even if pain seems minor at first, and keep every discharge paper.
Write down the report number
Ask the officer for the departmental report number (DR#). Scottsdale Police reports are ordered through CRASHDOCS with that number, a last name, and the date.
Know which agency responded
City streets usually mean Scottsdale Police. Crashes on freeways and state highways usually go to DPS, whose reports reach its records unit within 14 days.
Photograph and collect names
Capture vehicle positions, damage, plates, and the scene. Get names and phone numbers from witnesses before they leave.
Hold off on insurer interviews
You may talk with a lawyer before giving the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement.
Sources: Scottsdale Police: records requests; Arizona DPS: request records
Working with Henry
Close enough to meet in person whenever it helps.
Henry’s office is a short drive from Scottsdale, so meeting in person is simple when it helps. Most of the work does not require it.
Built around your recovery
Calls with Henry fit around physical therapy and work. There is no need to finish treatment before the first conversation.
Paperwork handled by Henry
Authorizations, agreements, and records requests are handled by Henry, who explains each one before anything is signed.
A sit-down when it matters
Before a big decision, or whenever a face-to-face talk would help, Henry arranges a meeting at the office.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Scottsdale 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 a typical Arizona personal injury suit | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Written notice to a city, county, or the State of Arizona | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Suit against a city, county, or state body | 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 started as a prosecutor, came to the Tempe area in 2010, and in 2012 opened his own firm there, Beam Law, PLC. 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Scottsdale.
How do I get a copy of a Scottsdale police crash report?
Scottsdale Police collision reports can be ordered online through CARFAX CRASHDOCS using an involved party’s last name, the collision date, and the departmental report number (DR#). Records also helps in person at 8401 E. Indian School Road on weekdays. Freeway and state highway crashes are handled by DPS, which takes requests through its portal.
Are golf carts allowed on Scottsdale streets?
Yes, with conditions. Scottsdale defines a golf cart as a motor vehicle with at least three wheels, a top speed of 25 mph or less, and room for four people or fewer, including the driver. On a roadway, the cart must be registered and insured, and the driver must be licensed. Golf carts may cross roadways for golf play.
Where is the nearest Level I trauma center in Scottsdale?
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, at 7400 E. Osborn, appears on the state’s list of designated Level I trauma centers. Other HonorHealth campuses in the city, including Shea and Thompson Peak, are not on that list. If care started at another hospital, keep those records along with the Osborn chart.
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.