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Motorcycle Accident Case Glossary of Terms

The following are terms that are meant to help individuals become more familiar with terminology that may be used regarding their motorcycle accident claim.

Armor: A material fitted into a motorcyclist’s apparel to shield them from any type of impact.

Automatic-on Headlamp: A motorcycle headlamp automatically turned on as the engine is started.  This is also known as a running lamp.

Distress Vehicle: A major part of a vehicle either wrecked, damaged, missing, or stolen.  The total estimated repair include both part costs as well as labor costs, and is either equal to or more than 75% of the original cash value of the vehicles pre-damaged condition.  

Fairing: Bodywork done on the frontal part of a motorcycle to ensure that it is more aerodynamic and can provide the rider with reduced wind pressure.

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Injury: Results from exposure of physical agents with rates that extend above the normal human tolerance.  These physical agents consist of heat, chemicals, radiation, mechanical energy, and electricity. 

Motor Vehicle: An electric powered vehicle such as a motorcycle or a self-propelled vehicle such as a trailer.

Motorcycle: A vehicle which is comprised of two-wheels and a heavy frame. This excludes those vehicles which can not be licensed for use on the highway, such as minibikes.

Motorcycle Occupant: An injury and/or death while riding a motorcycle, caused by a motor vehicle.

Motorized Vehicle: All vehicles licensed for use on the highway.  This excludes vehicles such as minibikes and snow mobiles.

Overbrake: The expression when a wheel stops turning because a great deal of force has been put on its break.

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Read More Terms at: Motorcycle Safety Foundation Glossary