Yes, you may serve a notice of claim against a state agency by yourself and without having an attorney. However, it is always better to have a Miami bus accident attorney represent you. Having an attorney to review your claim and present your arguments in the most pervasive way is critical to obtaining the compensation you may be entitled to. This is particularly true if you believe you may be at fault for the collision. It is always better to have a bus accident lawyer to represent you at all stages of a personal injury claim, even the notice of claim period. Further, the notice of claim is only valid when it meets all of the statutory provisions.