Serving Tucson · Pima County, Arizona
Tucson personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
Struck in a crosswalk, rear-ended in an I-10 work zone, or hit by an impaired driver on a Tucson street? 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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- 2019Super Lawyers Rising StarsArizona selection
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- 2014Avvo Clients’ ChoiceClient-nominated award
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Hurt in Tucson? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Tucson 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.
Will Henry handle my Tucson case himself?
- Henry Beam does, personally. The consultation is free, the first call is with Henry, a former prosecutor, and he keeps Tucson cases rather than passing them to staff. He travels to Tucson when meeting in person would help. No fee unless we win.
How long do I have to file?
- Most Arizona injury suits have a two-year limit. Claims involving a city, county, or the state need written notice within 180 days, with the suit itself within one year.
Who usually pays?
- Typically the at-fault driver's insurer. Depending on the facts, your own uninsured motorist coverage may also be involved.
Questions about your Tucson 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 GoogleWhat the Tucson crash data shows
- crashes inside Tucson in 2024
- 5,977crashes inside Tucson in 2024
- people hurt in Tucson crashes in 2024
- 3,644people hurt in Tucson crashes in 2024
- traffic deaths in Pima County in 2024
- 182traffic deaths in Pima County in 2024
- pedestrians killed in Pima County crashes in 2024
- 52pedestrians killed in Pima County crashes in 2024
ADOT counted 5,977 crashes inside Tucson in 2024. Those collisions killed 96 people and injured 3,644. Across Pima County the 2024 death toll was 182, and people on foot carried a heavy share of it: 52 pedestrians were killed in Pima County crashes that year.
Source: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts (Tables 2-2, 2-5, and 7-14)
What happened in Tucson?
01 / Pedestrian crashes · Tucson
Tucson pedestrian accident lawyer: when a driver hits someone on foot.
In Pima County, people walking are involved in a small share of crashes but a large share of the deaths.
- ADOT recorded 237 pedestrian crashes in Pima County in 2024, which killed 52 pedestrians and injured 196.
- Those 52 pedestrians were more than a quarter of the 182 people killed in Pima County crashes that year.
A pedestrian claim usually asks what the driver could see and when. Lighting, crosswalk location, signal timing, vehicle speed, and nearby business cameras can all bear on that question. An insurer may argue the person walking shares blame. 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.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts (Tables 2-2, 2-5, and 7-14); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Points to pin down early
- Was the person walking in a marked crosswalk, at a corner, or mid-block?
- Which agency took the report, and did anyone collect camera footage nearby?
- Did the driver stay, and do you have a name, plate, or insurer?
02 / Car crashes & I-10 · Tucson
Tucson car accident lawyer: city streets and the I-10 construction corridor.
Most Tucson crash claims start on surface streets, and the I-10 widening has brought ongoing construction southeast of downtown, expected to continue through 2028.
- ADOT logged 2,571 injury crashes and 93 fatal crashes within Tucson in 2024.
- Widening of I-10 between Kino Parkway and Alvernon Way, about three miles, began in June 2025; ADOT calls it the largest highway construction project in Southern Arizona history.
- ADOT warns that no dust storm is safe to drive through and tells drivers to pull aside, turn off their lights, and wait it out.
- Arizona does not force drivers to carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, so the declarations page on your own policy is worth a look.
A work-zone crash can involve more than two drivers. Lane closures, temporary signs, and contractor equipment sometimes raise questions about who controlled the area, and a claim touching a public agency carries its own short notice deadline. Crash reports, dash-camera video, and photos of the signs as they stood that day help answer those questions.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts (Tables 2-2, 2-5, and 7-14); ADOT: halfway mark on the I-10 widening in Tucson; ADOT: driving through a dust storm is never safe; A.R.S. § 20-259.01 (uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage); A.R.S. § 12-821.01
Points to pin down early
- Did the crash happen inside a marked work zone, and were lanes shifted or closed?
- Was visibility affected by blowing dust or a sudden storm?
- Which insurance policies are in play, including the one you pay for?
03 / Drunk drivers · Tucson
Tucson drunk driving accident lawyer: a former prosecutor in your corner.
Henry has seen how DUI cases are built: he prosecuted them as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney.
- ADOT counted 387 alcohol-related crashes in Tucson in 2024, which killed 23 people and injured 259.
- The DUI case and the injury claim travel on separate tracks, and a conviction is not required to pursue the civil claim.
- Victims often hear from the prosecutor’s office or a victim advocate about the criminal case; restitution there may address some economic losses, and a separate injury claim can seek other recoverable damages.
Someone who has prosecuted these cases knows how charging, plea talks, and sentencing tend to move, and can help you follow the criminal case, or any other charge tied to the crash, without letting it stall your own claim. The civil case needs its own proof, starting with the crash report and any arrest record.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts (Tables 2-2, 2-5, and 7-14); A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Points to pin down early
- Was the driver arrested, and by Tucson Police, DPS, or the Sheriff?
- Has a prosecutor or victim advocate reached out to you yet?
- What coverage exists beyond the driver's own liability policy?
04 / Wrongful death · Tucson
Tucson wrongful death lawyer: answers for a family after a fatal crash.
Arizona sets out which family members may bring a wrongful death claim, and the list is narrower than many families expect.
- The action may be brought by a surviving spouse, child, parent or guardian, or by the estate’s personal representative, on behalf of the statutory beneficiaries.
- Relatives who live outside Tucson can be part of the first conversation with Henry.
After a death, two separate questions come up: whether someone else is legally at fault, and who in the family has the authority to act. An early conversation can sort out family roles, estate questions, and any insurer letters that have already arrived, before anyone decides on a lawsuit.
Source: A.R.S. § 12-612 (who may bring a wrongful death action)
An early conversation can address
- What is known so far about the crash and any police investigation?
- Which family members should take part in decisions?
- Which insurer contacts or letters need a response now?
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 48 hours after a Tucson crash.
Steps that protect the record while memories and evidence are fresh. Help is available for any of them.
Call 911 and stay safe
Report injuries right away. On I-10 or in a construction zone, move out of live lanes only if it is safe to do so.
Learn which agency responded
Tucson Police, DPS troopers, and the Pima County Sheriff each keep their own reports. Write down the agency and the report or incident number.
Photograph the scene
Capture vehicle positions, signals, crosswalk markings, work-zone signs, and any businesses with cameras that might have recorded the crash.
Collect names and insurers
Get the other driver's name, plate, and insurance company, plus contact details for anyone who saw it happen.
Keep a medical log
List each hospital, clinic, and provider you see, with dates. Your clinicians decide your care; the log helps document it.
Wait on the recorded statement
You may consult a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster, including your own company's.
Sources: Tucson Police: requesting public records; Arizona DPS Public Services Portal; Pima County Sheriff's Department: records
Working with Henry
How a Tucson case works with a lawyer up the road.
Henry’s office is in the Phoenix area, and Tucson cases get the same lawyer from the first call to the last. When meeting in person would help, it gets arranged.
Updates from the lawyer
Questions, updates, and document reviews come from Henry himself, scheduled around treatment and work.
The records come to Henry
Henry requests the Tucson police or DPS report and the medical records himself and reads them before the first insurer conversation.
Face to face by arrangement
When sitting down together would help, such as before a big decision, Henry arranges a time and place.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Tucson 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 injury lawsuit | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Written notice of claim to a city, county, or the State of Arizona | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Suing an Arizona public entity or public employee | 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’s career started in rural Arizona, where he tried many cases as a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney. He came to the Tempe area in 2010 and takes injury cases across the state, Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Tucson.
Where can I get a Tucson crash report?
It depends on which agency responded. Tucson Police collision reports are sold through Crashdocs. For crashes on I-10 or I-19 worked by state troopers, request the report through the DPS Public Services Portal using the incident number. Pima County Sheriff incident reports can be requested online or at 1650 E. Benson Hwy, Suite C.
Are pedestrian deaths a serious problem in Tucson?
Yes. ADOT counted 52 pedestrians killed and 196 injured in Pima County crashes in 2024, more than a quarter of the county’s 182 traffic deaths. Lighting, crosswalk location, driver speed, and nearby camera footage often decide these claims, so scene photos and video requests matter early.
What should drivers do in a dust storm near Tucson?
ADOT’s Pull Aside, Stay Alive steps: check traffic and slow down, pull off the road or exit if you can, turn off all lights including flashers, set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake, stay buckled in the vehicle, and wait for the storm to pass. These are safety steps, not rules about fault.
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.