Bus accidents can happen many ways:

• Bus can hit you or your loved ones while you are on the street as a pedestrian.
• The car you are driving can be hit by a bus
• You may be a passenger on the bus that was involved in an accident
• You may be a passenger in someone else's car when hit by a bus

If you or someone you know has been injured in a bus accident, you may have a case against the City or the private bus company. Pain and other symptoms may develop immediately, but often over the next few days. Sometimes the symptoms are temporary, often they can be permanent and life changing. The first thing to do is go to urgent care or the emergency room to get checked out. Then call a personal injury lawyer to find out what to do next.

Even if you are not sure who is to blame for the accident, we can help sort it out. Sometimes the bus company or the city negligently hired someone with a bad driving record, someone who should have been fired because of drug or alcohol problems. Other times, the bus may have been badly maintained by the bus company or the owner.

One of our personal injury attorneys will save you from making serious mistakes that could jeopardize your case. We can help you open a claim with the City or the private bus' insurance company.

The City or the insurance companies will sound friendly with you on the telephone, but they're not looking out for your interests. They'll be nice to you to gain your trust and lowball your settlement offer.

They will try to offer you a small amount of money and have you sign a Release so you cannot ever sue the City or the owner and operator of the bus. The risk of doing that is huge, because your symptoms may get worse, and injuries could end up being permanent. Sometimes it takes many months to discover nerve damage, a disk bulge on your spine, or hematoma that gets worse with time. Often it takes over a year to find out you will need an expensive surgery after the physical therapy, pain management, and medications that haven't worked. Do not rush to settle your case by yourself. The sooner you have a personal injury attorney help you the better off you will be if your case is accepted.

We help accident clients recover lost wages, medical bills, and the cost of future medical care. Also we can help you get compensated for the inconvenience, fear, stress, and emotional suffering. Our San Diego Personal Injury lawyers will help you navigate the legal process, from start to finish, and build a strong case to recover the money you and your family deserve.

Every state has a limit on how long a person can wait before making a personal injury claim. California's personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury. Claims for damages against a public or governmental entity are complex and have strict time limitations. For example in California, if the case against the City or other government entity, the claim must be made within 6 months. In some cases when it concerns a minor the statute of limitation may be tolled, meaning extended. The only way for you to know for sure that your statute of limitations does not run out is to speak with one of our San Diego personal injury attorneys as soon as possible.

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a bus accident, you need to speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. If you are unable to come to our office one of our staff members will meet with you where it is convenient for you. Call the Law Office of Ilona Antonyan, APC at 619-696-1100.