Spring break is here, and that means many things for many people. For students, it means school is out for a week. For parents, it means planning to occupy their children while they are off. For drivers in popular spring break areas like the California coast, it means increased traffic, distracted driving and drunk driving… continue reading.

Last year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated 97.4 million Americans traveled by car for the holidays. If you are planning a road trip for the holidays, here are three ways to prep for a safe trip: Check your car for needed maintenance. Before leaving for your destination, it could be beneficial to have your… continue reading.

Every December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Unfortunately, there is an increase in impaired driving accidents around the holidays. Not only is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs illegal, it could lead to catastrophic or fatal consequences. The legal limit in California is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent. Depending… continue reading.

If you have a pre-existing condition and then get into a car accident, it is imperative that you seek medical attention right away for health and insurance claim reasons. Even if you do not have immediate symptoms, there are plenty of delayed accident symptoms, such as a headache or abdominal pain, that could signify serious… continue reading.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recommends that teens sleep between eight and 10 hours each night for optimal health. In order to get eight hours of sleep and make it to school on time, a teen would likely need to be asleep by 11 p.m. According to the Centers for Disease Control and… continue reading.