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MOTORCYCLE INJURY LEGAL GLOSSARY |
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Glossary of
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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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