Glossary of Motorcycle Injury
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DOHC: Dual Over Head Cams. Two
camshafts found in the head or top of the engine that open and close
the valves. Two cams allow more precise control than one.
DOT: Each country has its own
separate DOT. It's a government agency that regulates all phases of
transportation, including all types of vehicles, as well as roads
and highways. A DOT rating on a motorcycle helmet indicates that
it's passed DOT testing and a DOT sticker can be found inside the
helmet.
Damages: The sum of money
awarded to the injured party in a personal injury lawsuit.
Daytona: The famous Daytona
Bike Week held in late February to early March.
Default Judgement: A judgment
issued when the defendant offers no defense by not responding to the
complaint. A judge may issue a judgment without the necessity of a
trial.
Defendant: The person against
whom a claim is brought.
Deposition: A pretrial
discovery device in which one party verbally answers questions from
the other party.
Deponent: The person who
testifies at a deposition.
Discovery: Methods and
procedures by which information is made available to each party
prior to trial. Discovery may include depositions, interrogations,
requests for production of documents, and demands for independent
medical examinations.
Displacement: The size of the
engine; specifically, the total volume found in the cylinders. This
is usually expressed in cc (cubic centimeters) or ci (cubic inches).
Generally, the larger the displacement, the more powerful the motor.
Docket: A summary system kept
by the clerk's office which contains a record of all pleadings,
court orders and other important activities in a case.
Dresser: Normally a large
fully equipped bike with fairing, saddlebags, and a trunk.
Dual Sport: Street legal
motorcycles that provide varying levels of off-road capabilities.
Not as focused as pure off-road or pure street motorcycles. Also
known as dual-purpose.
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