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Car Accidents

Drivers in Los Angeles have experienced more traffic delays than drivers in any other metropolitan area in 2008. According to the L.A. Department of Transportation, each person traveling by road in L.A. endured about 93 hours (nearly four days) of delays due to traffic accidents.

Tragically, this is only the tip of the iceberg. While car accidents can cause severe traffic delays, in the worst cases, they also result in serious personal injuries or death.

If you or a loved one has recently been involved in a car accident, it’s vital that you:

Receive the medical attention you need to recover (including all necessary long-term care)
Consult with an experienced car accident attorney at the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc. to learn more about your legal rights

At the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc., we specialize in securing sizable personal injury settlements for individuals injured in car accidents. We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate, yet aggressive representation to help you recover the maximum compensation you need and deserve.

More Car Accident Statistics

In 2008, there were over 50,000 car accidents reported in the L.A. area.
These collisions caused more than 290,000 personal injuries and nearly 5,000 deaths.
Statewide, the number of highway accidents in California has increased by about 8 percent in 2008.
About 11 percent of these car accidents occurred as the result of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
About 26 percent of all drivers in the U.S. have been in a traffic collision within the past 5 years.
In the U.S., car accidents cause four deaths per hour.

Causes of Car Accidents

Research has found that approximately:

57 percent of car accidents result from driver factors, such as reckless driving, intoxication or human error
27 percent are caused by driver and roadway factors
6 percent result from vehicle and driver factors
3 percent are caused by a combination of roadway, driver and vehicle factors
2 percent result from only vehicle factors
1 percent are caused by roadway and vehicle factors
4 percent have unidentifiable factors

When human error plays a part in traffic collisions, the specific causes typically involve:

talking on cell phones or to other passengers in the car
changing radio stations or adjusting music devices
driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
driving while sleepy or drowsy
reckless driving, such as speeding, tailgating or cutting off other drivers

Other causes of Los Angeles car accidents include:

poor weather conditions
poor roadway conditions
animals or debris in the road
vehicle malfunctions

Compensation is Available for Auto Accident Victims

If you have been involved in a car accident—regardless of the cause, be sure to contact our esteemed car accident attorneys immediately to determine if you are entitled to seek compensation for your injuries and losses.

Recent Results

Multiple defendants each facing 7 years charged with smuggling prescription drugs into California from Mexico our client was the only defendant who received NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 5 years for possession of deadly weapon we negotiated a plea for NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 3 life terms for multiple felony counts of Child Molestation and Sodomy with child we proved the charges were fabricated by victims mother DISMISSAL of all charges at preliminary hearing!
Strike case: Client charged with possession of methamphetamine facing 25 years we filed a Romero Motion which was granted case REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR!
Client's estranged girlfriend alleged Client broke into her room and choked her facing 14 years in State Prison we won at trial JURY ACQUITTAL.
Police allegedly discovered 3 bags of marijuana in client's glove box faced 6 years we filed a 1538.5 motion to suppress resulting in DISMISSAL of all charges!
Client allegedly sold rock cocaine to undercover officer faced 10 years following our argument client received NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 15 years for Armed Robbery we proved misidentification Judge DISMISSED the case!

What our clients say Client Testimonials

I am truly pleased with my experience with the Law Offices Of David S Chesley. They answered all my questions and provided me with great advice and legal services. My case resolved quickly. Thank you!
Rodrigo L.

I left court yesterday with my last case being wrapped up. Two court appearances and that’s it. He represented me in a couple of different cases and was impressive to say the least. Always a phone call or text message away. Confident and aggressive when he needed to be. Calming and thorough when meeting with me. Attorney Chesley did exactly what he said he would and I got the results I needed. He seemed to know all the right people at the Temple Street courthouse. You can always get in contact with him quickly and he is a great lawyer. I highly recommend his legal services.
Ricardo Esteves

My brother was given a very caring attorney that was assigned to his case and we had very helpful case managers throughout the process. I strongly recommend David Chesley to anyone who is in trouble. I called in to get help on my brothers case and right away I liked their service. My brothers charges were eventually dismissed after the attorney got him into a program, now he could go on without the trouble of having anything on his record
Erica Geller

I retained Mr. Chesley and his firm and from the beginning they were extremely professional both in communicating the status of my case to me, explaining the situation as a whole, and just downright taking care of business. It was money well spent for a job well done. Thanks again to David and Melissa others that worked on my case. I recommend this firm to anyone in need of legal representation. Don’t just accept things the courts force on you, call this firm and protect yourself.
Elizabeth F.

I contacted Mr. Chesley and his firm because some unfortunate events had left me in a jam. Detectives were demanding I testify or be prosecuted for a crime I didn’t commit. (I wasn’t involved or even at the scene of the alleged crime when it supposedly took place.) Mr. Chesley explained to me that he had been through similar situations with his clients before and understood exactly what was going on. His response to what took place was nothing short of amazing. No matter how small my concern, Mr. Chesley addressed it in a timely manner. He advocated for what is right and empathized with me in dealing with the Court system. After meeting with the supervising D.A. and providing alibi evidence he was able to get me out the situation. I’m very grateful to have found him.
Leon Hanley

I hired David Chesley for my criminal defense in 2012. he was recommended to us for is success results and his low fees. David is very smart and his professional legal advice was honest & much appreciated during these stressful time. David’s knowledge, advice, and communication about what we were to expect was reassuring and beneficial to me. He charged me a reasonable flat rate and didn’t charge me any surprise fees. In my case David Chesley was able to negotiate with the prosecution attorney for the best result I could hope for. He had success at getting my criminal charges dismissed with the judges approval. You will not be disappointed if you hire The Law Offices of David S. Chesley.
Britanny Givens

David is very professional, yet very casual. Although it is typically not easy to speak straight up with an attorney, he is very easy to talk to. He replied to my questions quickly and was available all hours. Not only did he get my case resolved with a dismissal, he went above and beyond and got me an expungement without me even requesting it. He never beats around the bush and tells you like it is. At the same time is willing to work overtime to get the results you request. I would use David’s services again in the future.
Andrew A.

very satisfied being a client with the Law Offices of David Chesley.. Negin represented both my husband and I and got both our cases dis issued… Negin was on top of our cases she really cares and did everything she said she would do!!! thanks a lot Negin
Rita K.

I don’t write many reviews, however this time I had to share my admiration and appreciation for this firm. Attorney Negin Akhavan is definitely a person you want representing you in any criminal legal battle. She is the clear definition of the frace “is not what you know, but who you know ” she is not only knowledgeable, she also has the relationships with the right people. I couldn’t be happier with the results she was able to provide.

Thank you Negin.
Gabriel V.

An old felony charge came up, so I hired David and his team in June, and he got me a release on my own cognition on a felony charge in July which has never happened to me, and got it dismissed in October. He was responsive when I called and always kept me updated. Got my case dismissed, was easy to work and handled everything for me. He did an excellent job. I highly recommend David Chesley for any criminal defense.
Jason Corona

They really helped me out in a timely manner. I had a drug charge from 16 years ago and they dealt with it quickly. I can’t recommend them enough. If you have a criminal charges check them out they are awesome.
Santiago L.