Serving Sedona, the Y, and the SR 179 corridor · Yavapai and Coconino counties
Sedona personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
A collision in the roundabout traffic at the Y, a driver who missed someone crossing in Uptown, or a crash on the road home along SR 179: 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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- 5.0Google ratingRead reviews on Google
- 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 Sedona? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Sedona 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.
Which county was my Sedona crash in?
- That depends on where in the city it happened. Sedona straddles the Yavapai–Coconino line, and ADOT keeps a separate 2024 crash row for each county’s portion.
What is the deadline for a Sedona injury claim?
- An Arizona injury lawsuit generally must be filed within two years. Claims against the City of Sedona, either county, or the State need written notice within 180 days and suit within one year of when the claim accrues.
Whose insurer pays after a Sedona collision?
- Ordinarily the liability carrier for the driver at fault. Optional coverages on the injured person’s own policy can also come into play, depending on the facts.
Questions about your Sedona 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 GoogleOne city, two counties, one busy roundabout
- crashes, Coconino County portion of Sedona, 2024 (ADOT)
- 103crashes, Coconino County portion of Sedona, 2024 (ADOT)
- crashes, Yavapai County portion of Sedona, 2024 (ADOT)
- 126crashes, Yavapai County portion of Sedona, 2024 (ADOT)
- people injured in the Yavapai County portion of Sedona, 2024 (ADOT)
- 45people injured in the Yavapai County portion of Sedona, 2024 (ADOT)
- injury crashes, Yavapai County portion of Sedona, 2024 (ADOT)
- 33injury crashes, Yavapai County portion of Sedona, 2024 (ADOT)
Sedona sits across the line between Yavapai and Coconino counties, and ADOT’s 2024 crash table gives each county portion of the city its own row. Those rows are separate records and should not be added together. Two state routes, SR 89A and SR 179, run through the middle of town and meet at the “Y” roundabout, which the city calls “a known bottleneck during congested times.” The city’s transportation program, Sedona in Motion, is aimed in part at “reducing environmental and visitor traffic impacts,” and the city says visitors pay 60 percent of the sales tax that funds it.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5 (Coconino and Yavapai blocks); City of Sedona: SR 179 “Y” roundabout slip lanes (Sedona in Motion); City of Sedona: Sedona in Motion transportation master plan
What happened in Sedona?
01 / SR 89A & SR 179 crashes · Sedona
Sedona car accident lawyer: the Y, Uptown, and the two state routes.
SR 89A and SR 179 both pass through Sedona, and the city says it will continue to look for ways to improve the roundabout where they meet.
- ADOT’s 2024 figures show one person killed in the Yavapai County portion of Sedona and none in the Coconino County portion.
- Injury crashes numbered 33 in the Yavapai portion and 22 in the Coconino portion that year, per ADOT.
- Arizona generally divides fault among every careless party, and an injured person’s own share generally reduces the recovery instead of erasing it.
In Uptown, the city rebuilt northbound SR 89A between L’Auberge Lane and Forest Road with a left-turn lane, two northbound lanes, and a shared-use path, to reduce northbound congestion that the city says often backs up to the Y. A zipper-merge zone with new signs and striping now comes before the Forest Road light. The city has also designed roundabouts at Ranger and Brewer roads and at Ranger Road, SR 89A, and Forest Road to give drivers a route around the Y. Lane changes like these matter to a claim because the markings and merge points on the day of the crash help show who had the right of way.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5 (Coconino and Yavapai blocks); City of Sedona: Uptown roadway improvements (Sedona in Motion); City of Sedona: Ranger Road extension roundabouts (Sedona in Motion); City of Sedona: SR 179 Oak Creek pedestrian crossing and Brewer/Ranger (Sedona in Motion); A.R.S. § 12-2506 (fault among several parties); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Questions after a crash on 89A or 179
- Which agency’s officer came to the scene, and is the report number on the card or exchange form?
- Where exactly did the collision happen: inside the roundabout, at a merge, or at a turn lane?
- Did a dash camera, a shop camera, or a passenger’s phone capture the moments before impact?
02 / Pedestrians & cyclists · Sedona
Sedona pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer: Uptown crossings and SR 179 paths.
Uptown’s Main Street stretch of SR 89A mixes through traffic with people crossing to shops on either side, and the city has reshaped the road to keep the two apart.
- The city added raised medians on SR 89A and part of Forest Road “to direct pedestrians to controlled crossings.”
- At Amara Lane, a dedicated right-turn lane replaced a loading zone because drivers turning right had to wait for a break in people crossing, backing up northbound SR 89A.
- Countywide in 2024, ADOT counted 70 pedestrian crashes with 6 people killed in Coconino County and 42 pedestrian crashes with 5 killed in Yavapai County; ADOT does not break those out for Sedona.
As of spring 2026, the city’s project page listed a walk-bike pathway beneath the existing SR 179 bridge at Oak Creek, near Tlaquepaque, as under construction; the city says the crossing “will lessen conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles.” Each county also logged 48 bicycle crashes in 2024. When a driver strikes someone walking or riding, the useful facts are specific: the crossing or path used, the signal or median layout, the lighting, and where the driver was looking.
Sources: City of Sedona: Uptown roadway improvements (Sedona in Motion); City of Sedona: Uptown pedestrian improvements (Sedona in Motion); City of Sedona: SR 179 Oak Creek pedestrian crossing and Brewer/Ranger (Sedona in Motion); ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Tables 7-14 and 7-15 (county pedestrian and bicycle crashes); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
What to pin down after a pedestrian or bike crash
- Was the person in a marked crossing, on a shared-use path, in a turn lane area, or mid-block?
- Which storefronts or lodgings nearby might have video of the spot?
- Are the shoes, clothing, bike, or helmet from that day being kept as they are?
03 / Impaired drivers · Sedona
Sedona drunk driving accident lawyer: a former DUI prosecutor reviews the claim.
Henry prosecuted DUIs as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, so he has seen how these cases are built from the arrest forward.
- ADOT logged 6 alcohol-related crashes in the Coconino County portion of Sedona in 2024 and 5 in the Yavapai County portion, with 3 people hurt in each and no deaths.
- Countywide that year, Coconino County had 201 alcohol-related crashes with 12 killed, and Yavapai County had 213 with 11 killed.
- The civil injury claim stands apart from the criminal case, and it can go forward without a conviction.
The State decides whether to charge an impaired driver and runs that case on its own schedule. The injured person’s claim is brought against the driver, with the driver’s insurer usually paying, so a plea deal or a dismissal does not settle it. Arrest paperwork, the timing of any breath or blood test, and the officer’s observations can still matter in the civil claim.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5 (Coconino and Yavapai blocks); A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
What to ask about the impaired driver
- Was the other driver arrested or cited at the scene, and by whom?
- Has a prosecutor’s office or victim advocate reached out about the criminal case?
- Which liability policy covers the driver, and what does your own declarations page list?
04 / Motorcycle crashes · Sedona
Sedona motorcycle accident lawyer: SR 179, Oak Creek Canyon, and the routes in between.
SR 179, the Red Rock Scenic Byway, runs about 15 miles from I-17 north of Camp Verde into Sedona, and riders share it with everyday local traffic.
- In 2024, ADOT counted 140 motorcycle crashes in Yavapai County with 17 people killed, and 68 in Coconino County with 3 killed; these are countywide figures, not Sedona’s.
- ADOT planned guardrail replacement on SR 89A in Oak Creek Canyon, about 13 miles north of Sedona, for spring through late summer 2026, with one lane of alternating traffic in the work zone.
- Arizona insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, though a buyer can decline it, so a rider’s own policy is worth reading.
Motorcycle claims often turn on a driver who turned across the rider’s path or did not see the bike in time. Photos of the road surface, any loose gravel or construction markings, and the bike’s damage help fix how the crash happened.
Sources: ADOT Blog: SR 179, the Red Rock Scenic Byway (Mar. 29, 2018); ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 8-13 (county motorcycle crashes); ADOT: SR 89A guardrail replacement in Oak Creek Canyon; A.R.S. § 20-259.01 (uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Points for an injured rider
- Did a car turn left across the bike’s path or change lanes into it?
- Were there signs, flaggers, or lane closures near where the crash happened?
- What coverage, including optional uninsured or underinsured limits, appears on the rider’s policy?
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 Sedona collision.
Nobody has to do all of this alone, or all at once. A family member or friend can handle most of it.
Call 911, then save every record
Get help for anyone hurt. Discharge papers and records from each visit afterward document the injury as it develops.
Confirm the responding agency
Depending on where it happened, a Sedona officer or another agency may take the report. The card or exchange form names the agency and the report number.
Photograph the roadway
Capture lane markings, merge signs, crossings, the vehicles’ final positions, and the damage, if it is safe to do so.
Request the report
Sedona Police reports appear on CrashDocs.org, with a city records portal as the backup. Reports written by DPS troopers come from the DPS records unit.
Take your time with insurers
There is no requirement to give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement before speaking with a lawyer.
Sources: Sedona Police Department: request a police report; Arizona DPS: request records
Working with Henry
How a Sedona case runs, step by step.
Henry works from Tempe, and a Sedona case gets his personal attention from the first day. In-person meetings still happen when a case needs one.
Phone first
Pick a time on Henry’s calendar, and during that scheduled consultation he walks through the crash, the injuries, and the insurance with you.
The adjuster’s letter, read by Henry
An adjuster’s letter goes to Henry, who reads it himself and explains what it means before the client answers. Retainer papers and records releases are explained the same way before anything is signed.
Henry on the case, and meetings by arrangement
After you hire him, Henry handles the work himself. A face-to-face meeting gets arranged when it would help.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Sedona 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard injury lawsuit after a Sedona crash | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Written notice of claim to the City of Sedona, Yavapai or Coconino County, or the State | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Lawsuit against those public bodies, counted from when the claim accrues (usually the injury date) | 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 first served as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, prosecuting DUIs and trying many cases. He came to the Tempe area in 2010 and founded Beam Law, PLC in 2012, where he reviews Sedona injury claims himself. 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 Sedona 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 Sedona injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Sedona.
Where can I get a Sedona Police Department crash report?
Sedona Police Department crash reports are posted on CrashDocs.org. When a report has not appeared there, the city accepts police records requests through its online portal. If Arizona DPS troopers handled the collision instead, DPS says their completed reports reach its records unit within 14 days of the incident.
Why does ADOT list Sedona crashes in two places?
Sedona spans two counties, so ADOT’s 2024 table reports each county portion of the city on its own row. The Coconino portion logged 103 crashes with 25 people injured; the Yavapai portion logged 126 crashes, with one death and 45 injured. ADOT keeps them as separate records.
Is any Sedona hospital on the state trauma center list?
No. Hospitals on the state list in the region include Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, under Level IV Trauma Centers, and Flagstaff Medical Center, under Level I Trauma Centers. Records from every clinic, urgent care, or hospital that treated the injury together show how it developed.
What is changing at the Y roundabout in Sedona?
The city finished modernization work at the Y in spring 2022, covering signing, striping, and pavement, and dropped a later slip-lane idea. Planned roundabouts at Ranger and Brewer roads would create a route around it, with construction there expected to begin in fiscal year 2027.
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 Sedona 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.