Pennsylvania divides DUI into three tiers, based upon BAC. These tiers are officially referred to as “general impairment,” “high rate” and “highest rate.” A general impairment DUI is charged when a driver’s BAC is between .08 and .10. A high rate DUI is charged when the driver’s BAC was between .10 and .159. A […]
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Shoulder Dystocia, Its Causes and Consequences
Shoulder dystocia is a condition that occurs during the birth of a child. The child’s shoulder becomes “stuck” in the mother’s pelvis. There are serious consequences to such dystocia if it is not managed properly. The major, and most significant consequence is, obstetric brachial plexus palsy. Obstetrical brachial plexus palsy is an injury of the […]
Texting While Driving Is Dangerous AND Illegal
Unfortunately, it is a common practice for many Pennsylvania drivers to text while operating a motor vehicle. Texting slows your brake reaction significantly. Texting while driving is an extremely dangerous activity. According to the National Safety Council, texting while driving causes 1,600,000 accidents per year and the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis study determined that […]
The Critical View of Gallbladder Surgery
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Don’t Hide a Teen Driver from Your Insurance Company
Adding a teenage driver to your auto insurance policy can be expensive, but failing to do so could cost you money down the line if there is a dispute over coverage. In the rush of day-to-day living, it’s easy to understand how you might delay adding a teen driver in your household to your auto insurance policy. […]