Serving Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca · Cochise County, Arizona
Sierra Vista personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
A collision on SR 90, a crash on the way to or from the post, or a rural Cochise County highway wreck: 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 Sierra Vista? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Sierra Vista 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 lawyer works a Sierra Vista case?
- Henry Beam, a former prosecutor, handles each Sierra Vista case personally from the first free consultation: the report, the medical records, the insurers, and the deadlines. He arranges an in-person meeting when a case calls for one. No fee unless we win.
What filing deadlines apply to a Sierra Vista claim?
- Most Arizona injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Claims against a public entity need written notice within 180 days, and suit within one year of when the claim accrues.
Who investigates a crash near Sierra Vista?
- It depends on where it happened. City police usually take crashes on Sierra Vista streets, while DPS troopers usually work state highway crashes.
Questions about your Sierra Vista 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 GoogleSierra Vista and Cochise County crashes, by the numbers
- crashes inside Sierra Vista city limits, 2024 (ADOT)
- 402crashes inside Sierra Vista city limits, 2024 (ADOT)
- injured people in Sierra Vista’s 2024 crash count
- 211injured people in Sierra Vista’s 2024 crash count
- fatal crashes inside Sierra Vista city limits, 2024
- 0fatal crashes inside Sierra Vista city limits, 2024
- Cochise County fatal crashes happened outside city and town limits
- 22 of 25Cochise County fatal crashes happened outside city and town limits
ADOT counted 402 crashes inside Sierra Vista city limits in 2024, and 211 people were injured in them. Across all of Cochise County there were 1,301 crashes that year, with 34 people killed. Most of the deadly ones happened on roads outside any city or town.
Source: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5
What happened in Sierra Vista?
01 / Rural highways · Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista highway crash lawyer: the rural roads of Cochise County.
Outside Sierra Vista, crashes on Cochise County’s highways and county roads raise their own questions about evidence, agencies, and fault.
- ADOT placed 22 of Cochise County’s 25 fatal crashes in 2024 in the unincorporated county, outside every city and town.
- In a July 2025 release, ADOT reported new pavement on about 21 miles of SR 90, from Moson Road (milepost 325) to north of Whetstone (milepost 304), along with replaced guardrails and shoulder and centerline rumble strips.
Open-road collisions tend to happen at speed, sometimes far from witnesses or cameras. Photos of the road surface, the final resting spots of the vehicles, and any dashcam clip can matter more than usual. When more than one driver contributed, Arizona divides fault among them, and each party is generally responsible only for its own share.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; ADOT: pavement rehab and upgrades on SR 90 in Cochise County (July 2025); Arizona DPS: request records; A.R.S. § 12-2506 (fault among several parties)
Details from the highway scene
- Was the crash on SR 90, another state route, or a county road, and which agency came?
- Did anyone record video, or did a passing driver stop and give a name?
- Were other vehicles, a trailer, or a commercial driver involved?
02 / Car crashes in town · Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista car accident lawyer: commuter traffic around Fort Huachuca.
Fort Huachuca sits inside Sierra Vista’s city limits, and the Army describes it as the largest employer in Cochise County.
- ADOT recorded 150 injury crashes in Sierra Vista in 2024.
- The post’s Buffalo Soldier Gate is at the intersection of Hatfield Street, Highway 90, and Buffalo Soldier Trail.
- Since Jan. 1, 2026, Sierra Vista police accident reports are requested through the city’s online records portal, where requesters can track their request.
Intersection crashes at intersections near the post gates often turn on signal timing, turning movements, and who had the right of way. If the other driver carried little or no coverage, the optional uninsured and underinsured coverage on your own policy may become the main source of payment, so the declarations page is worth pulling early.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; U.S. Army: Fort Huachuca; U.S. Army: Fort Huachuca visitor information; Sierra Vista Police: public records requests; A.R.S. § 20-259.01 (uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage)
What to pin down after an in-town wreck
- Did Sierra Vista police take the report, and has a copy been requested?
- Which signal, turn lane, or driveway was involved, and who was turning?
- What coverage does the other driver have, and what does your own policy add?
03 / Impaired drivers · Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista drunk driving accident lawyer: a former prosecutor’s view of DUI.
Henry prosecuted DUIs as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, so he knows how these cases are built and which records matter.
- Sierra Vista had 21 alcohol-related crashes in 2024; they injured 20 people and killed no one.
- Cochise County as a whole logged 53 alcohol-related crashes that year, with 10 people killed.
- The injury claim stands apart from the criminal case and does not depend on a conviction.
The State decides whether to charge an impaired driver and how that prosecution proceeds. The injured person’s claim moves on its own track as a civil claim against the at-fault driver, which that driver’s insurer usually defends and pays. Arrest paperwork, test results, and the crash report can all feed the civil side, but a plea deal or dismissal does not end it.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Facts to gather about the DUI driver
- Was the driver arrested or cited at the scene, and by which agency?
- Has a victim advocate or the prosecutor’s office reached out?
- Which policies, including your own, could respond to the injuries?
04 / Motorcycles · Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista motorcycle accident lawyer: riders on Cochise County roads.
ADOT does not break motorcycle crashes out by city, but its county table shows how hard they hit riders in Cochise County.
- Cochise County had 54 motorcycle crashes in 2024; 6 riders or passengers were killed and 49 were injured.
- Only 6 of those 54 crashes involved property damage alone.
- Under Arizona’s comparative fault rule, a rider found partly to blame can generally still recover, with the award reduced by that share.
Drivers who turn across a rider’s path often say they never saw the motorcycle. Helmet damage, gear, the bike’s final position, and sight lines at the spot can answer that claim, so it helps to photograph them before repairs or cleanup.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 8-13; A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Evidence a rider should keep
- Has the helmet, riding gear, and bike been kept as they were after the crash?
- Did the other driver say anything at the scene about not seeing the bike?
- Who has photos of the intersection or curve where it happened?
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
First steps after a crash in or near Sierra Vista.
These steps keep the evidence intact during the first couple of days. Someone close to the injured person can handle several of them.
Get emergency care
Call 911 for anyone hurt. Keep the paperwork from every visit, since those records document the injury.
Learn which agency came
Sierra Vista police usually handle city streets, and DPS troopers usually handle state highways. On a county road, the report comes from the law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction, such as the county sheriff.
Photograph before things move
Capture the vehicles, skid marks, signals, and road conditions. On a highway, a mile marker or cross street pins down the spot.
Collect names and insurers
Get the other driver’s name, plate, and insurance company, and a phone number for each witness who stops.
Request the report
Order a copy from whichever agency responded once the report is ready.
Wait on the insurer’s recording
An adjuster may ask for a recorded statement early. There is time to get legal advice before agreeing to one.
Sources: Sierra Vista Police: public records requests; Arizona DPS: request records
Working with Henry
From Sierra Vista, the first call is with Henry.
Henry’s practice runs from Tempe. Here is how a case gets going from Cochise County.
First, a scheduled call
The scheduled consultation is a phone call with Henry, who listens to what happened and talks through the claim and its deadlines.
Henry reviews the documents
Documents from the insurer and the medical providers go to Henry, who reviews them himself and explains what they mean for the claim.
Henry on the case, in person when needed
Once a client hires him, Henry does the work on the case himself and shares his personal cell number. If a face-to-face meeting would help, one is set up by arrangement.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Sierra Vista 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Suing a private party over an Arizona injury | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Notice of claim to a city, county, or state entity | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Lawsuit against an Arizona public entity, measured from when 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.
Henry was licensed in 2009 and began as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, where he tried many cases. In 2012 he founded Beam Law, PLC, where he practices as a private attorney. His career began in rural Arizona before he came to the Tempe area in 2010. 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 Sierra Vista 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.
Pick a phone time
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Ask about military and civilian issues
Henry covers how Tricare, deployment schedules, and civilian insurers interact in a Sierra Vista claim.
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Before you reach out
Questions about hiring a Sierra Vista injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Sierra Vista.
Where do I request a Sierra Vista crash report?
Request it through the city’s online records portal, which the Sierra Vista Police Department has required for accident reports since Jan. 1, 2026. Requesters can follow the status online. A crash worked by DPS troopers is requested from the DPS records unit instead, which usually receives trooper reports within 14 days of the crash.
Which trauma centers serve the Sierra Vista area?
Canyon Vista Medical Center is the Sierra Vista hospital on the state trauma list, under Level III. For Level I care, that list names two Tucson hospitals, Banner University Medical Center – Tucson Campus and Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital. Records from each hospital and clinic visit help document the injury.
Were there traffic deaths in Sierra Vista in 2024?
No. ADOT recorded zero fatal crashes inside Sierra Vista city limits in 2024. The surrounding county was different: 34 people died in Cochise County crashes that year, and most of the fatal crashes happened in unincorporated areas, away from any city or town.
Does a Sierra Vista DUI crash claim depend on a conviction?
No. The civil injury claim is separate from the criminal case and can move forward whatever happens in court. ADOT counted 21 alcohol-related crashes in Sierra Vista in 2024, injuring 20 people. Countywide, Cochise logged 53 alcohol-related crashes that year, and 10 people died 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.
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.