After a crash, the UM process can move faster when the right groundwork is done immediately. Focus on these priorities:
- Get the police report number (even if the other driver “promises” to pay). In Kentucky, the report becomes a key anchor for insurers deciding what happened.
- Document the scene while it’s still there: lane markings, traffic signals, lighting conditions, skid marks, and vehicle positions—especially on roads where nighttime visibility or turns are common.
- Write down witness details before they leave. In Georgetown, that can include people who were pulling into stores, waiting at a nearby business, or traveling through for an event.
- Seek medical care promptly for any pain, soreness, headaches, or mobility issues—even if symptoms seem minor at first. UM coverage often turns on documentation of injury and causation.
- Be careful with recorded statements. Insurance adjusters may ask questions that sound routine but can be used to narrow the claim.
If you’re tempted to use an “AI lawyer” chatbot to script a statement, treat it as a checklist—not as legal advice. In UM cases, one inaccurate detail can become a dispute later.


