The first hours and days can shape what insurers accept later. If you’re dealing with an uninsured motorist situation, focus on three priorities:
- Protect evidence before it disappears
- Take photos of the scene, vehicle positions, and any visible injuries.
- If available, preserve dashcam footage and nearby surveillance.
- Get the police report number and identify witnesses who can be contacted.
- Treat injuries early and consistently
- Kentucky insurers often look closely at whether treatment followed the crash timeline.
- If symptoms change or worsen, report it to your provider and keep that record.
- Be careful with recorded statements
- Adjusters may ask questions that sound routine but can later be used to challenge causation or severity.
- If you’re unsure what to say, it’s usually smarter to pause and get guidance before giving a detailed statement.
Local reality: In a smaller community, witnesses and footage may be harder to track down weeks later. Acting quickly helps prevent “we can’t find that video” problems.


