Serving Winslow and the I-40 corridor · Navajo County, Arizona
Winslow personal injury lawyer.
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
A freeway wreck on I-40, a collision on a Winslow street, or a crash that took a family member: 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 Winslow? Hire Henry.
Henry Beam is a Winslow 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 someone partly to blame for a Winslow crash still bring a claim?
- Generally, yes. Arizona compares fault, so a driver who shares some blame can usually still recover, though that driver's own percentage generally lowers the amount. Some exceptions apply.
How long is there to file a Winslow injury lawsuit?
- Most Arizona injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. A claim against a city, county, or the state needs a notice of claim within 180 days, and suit within one year after the claim accrues.
Which agency writes the report on a Winslow crash?
- DPS troopers usually investigate crashes on I-40, and Winslow police usually handle city streets. The responding agency keeps the report, so the officer's name and department are worth writing down at the scene.
Questions about your Winslow 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 ADOT's 2024 table shows for Winslow
- crashes inside Winslow in ADOT's 2024 count
- 63crashes inside Winslow in ADOT's 2024 count
- alcohol-related crashes in Winslow, ADOT 2024
- 7alcohol-related crashes in Winslow, ADOT 2024
- Winslow residents, Census Bureau 2024 estimate
- 8,577Winslow residents, Census Bureau 2024 estimate
- crashes on ADOT's 2024 Navajo County total
- 1,192crashes on ADOT's 2024 Navajo County total
Winslow is a Navajo County city of about 8,600 people, by the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate, and Interstate 40 passes through it. ADOT's 2024 crash table lists 63 crashes inside city limits, in which 24 people were injured. Crashes on city streets usually fall to the Winslow Police Department, whose main number is 928-289-1433.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 city and town population estimates; Winslow Police Department
What happened in Winslow?
01 / I-40 crashes · Winslow
Winslow car accident lawyer: crashes on Interstate 40.
Interstate 40 runs through Winslow, and a freeway crash there usually leads to a report from an Arizona DPS trooper rather than the city police.
- ADOT scheduled 2026 rehabilitation of the eastbound I-40 bridge over Cemetery Wash (milepost 253, near Exit 253), with completion planned by the end of 2026; schedules can change.
- DPS says its Department Records Unit receives completed trooper reports within 14 days of a collision.
When several vehicles are involved in a freeway collision, more than one driver can share responsibility, and Arizona generally assigns each party a separate percentage of fault; an injured person's own share generally reduces the recovery. Near a work zone, photographs of the cones, signs, and lane layout on the day of the crash preserve conditions that change once crews pack up. The closest exit number or milepost also helps match the crash to the right trooper report.
Sources: ADOT: I-40 Cemetery Wash and Jackrabbit bridge rehabilitation; Arizona DPS: request records; A.R.S. § 12-2506 (fault among several parties); A.R.S. § 12-2505 (comparative fault)
Questions after an I-40 crash in Winslow
- Which exit or milepost was nearest to the collision?
- Did a DPS trooper respond, and what report number was given?
- Were construction signs, cones, or a lane shift close to where the vehicles met?
02 / Fatal crashes · Winslow
Winslow wrongful death lawyer: families after a fatal crash.
Two crashes inside Winslow took four lives in 2024, according to ADOT.
- Among Navajo County's incorporated cities and towns, only Show Low had more people killed in 2024 crashes, with 6.
- Countywide, ADOT counted 35 traffic deaths in 2024, and 21 of them occurred in unincorporated Navajo County.
Arizona law lets a surviving spouse, child, parent or guardian, or personal representative bring a wrongful death action on behalf of the eligible family. That lawsuit generally must be filed within two years of the death. The crash report, medical records from the final hours, and the names of anyone who saw the collision help a family understand what happened before speaking with an insurer.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; A.R.S. § 12-612 (who may bring a wrongful-death action); A.R.S. § 12-542
What a Winslow family may need to sort out
- Which agency investigated the fatal crash, and has its report been released?
- Who in the family can bring the action, and who should serve as personal representative?
- Were other vehicles or drivers involved who may share fault?
03 / Impaired drivers · Winslow
Winslow drunk driving accident lawyer: injuries caused by impaired drivers.
As a Mohave County Deputy County Attorney, Henry prosecuted DUIs, which means he knows how these cases are built and what evidence matters.
- ADOT linked 7 Winslow crashes to alcohol in 2024; 6 people were injured in them, and none were killed.
- Those six injuries amount to a quarter of everyone hurt in Winslow crashes that year.
The criminal DUI case belongs to the State. The injured person's civil claim is separate, brought against the impaired driver, whose insurer usually pays, and it does not depend on a conviction. Breath or blood results, the arrest report, and camera footage gathered for the criminal case can still become evidence in the injury claim.
Sources: ADOT 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5; A.R.S. § 28-1381 (DUI)
Records from the DUI side
- Did officers arrest or cite the other driver, and which department did they work for?
- Has a victim advocate or the prosecutor's office reached out to the injured person?
- What coverage does the injured person's own auto policy include?
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
Winslow crash checklist for the first two days.
A relative or friend can take on some of these steps while the injured person recovers.
Call 911
Report injuries right away. Keep every discharge sheet and bill, because records from each visit document the injury.
Note who responded
Write down the officer's name, agency, and report number; on I-40 that is usually DPS, and on city streets usually Winslow police.
Photograph the scene
Capture the vehicles, road marks, signs, any construction cones, and the nearest exit or milepost.
Gather contacts
Get names, plates, insurers, and phone numbers for every driver and any witness who stopped.
Request the report
Winslow police reports go through the city's WPD Records Request Form; DPS reports come from its Department Records Unit.
Hold off on recorded calls
An adjuster may ask to record the injured person's account early on. Getting legal advice before agreeing is sensible.
Sources: City of Winslow: police records requests; Arizona DPS: request records
Working with Henry
How a Winslow claim works with a lawyer based in the Valley.
Henry's office is in Tempe, not Winslow, and a claim from Navajo County still gets his personal attention: he reads the report, deals with the carriers, and sets up in-person meetings by arrangement.
Phone consultation first
In the scheduled call, Henry hears what happened in Winslow and walks through fault, coverage, and timing.
Records read by Henry himself
Photos, the crash report, and the medical records go to Henry, who reads them himself before the claim goes to an insurer.
Henry handles it personally
After hiring him, Henry handles the case himself and the client gets his personal cell number, and a face-to-face meeting can be scheduled when useful.
The insurance company fights to pay less. Henry fights for more.
Timing matters
Injury claim deadlines for Winslow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lawsuit against an at-fault driver or other private party | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Wrongful death lawsuit, counted from the date of death | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| Notice of claim to a public entity such as a city or the state | 180 days | A.R.S. § 12-821.01 |
| Lawsuit against that public entity, measured from accrual | 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 earned his Arizona license in 2009 and began as a prosecutor that year, trying many cases. He came to the Tempe area in 2010, then founded his private firm, Beam Law, PLC, in 2012. 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 Winslow 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.
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Book a 30-minute phone slot and add a short note about the Winslow crash; paperwork can wait.
Ask about out-of-town drivers
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Before you reach out
Questions about hiring a Winslow injury lawyer.
Direct answers about crash reports, fault, insurance, and working with Henry from Winslow.
How is a Winslow police report requested after a crash?
Use the WPD Records Request Form on the City of Winslow website; the city's Records Department handles public requests for police reports and can be reached at 928-289-1433. If a DPS trooper worked the crash, as usually happens on I-40, the DPS Department Records Unit holds that report instead.
Is Little Colorado Medical Center in Winslow a trauma center?
Yes. The ADHS trauma center list places Little Colorado Medical Center, on North Williamson Avenue in Winslow, under Level IV Trauma Centers, and lists Flagstaff Medical Center under Level I. Records from the emergency room and each later appointment create a timeline of the injury that an insurer will review.
Were people killed in Winslow crashes during 2024?
Yes. Four people died in two fatal crashes within Winslow in 2024, according to ADOT's crash table. Among Navajo County cities and towns, only Show Low recorded more deaths. ADOT listed none of Winslow's 2024 deaths as alcohol-related, and most of the county's traffic deaths happened outside city and town limits.
What I-40 bridge work did ADOT schedule in Winslow?
ADOT scheduled 2026 rehabilitation of the eastbound I-40 bridge over Cemetery Wash at milepost 253, near the North Park Drive exit; the work was scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. The same project covers the Jackrabbit Road bridge near Joseph City. Anyone hurt near an active work zone should photograph signs, cones, and lane markings promptly.
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.