And what if - the worst possibility this, but real enough - they were involved in some minor accident.

"I had a minor accident or two while looking for our livestock."

This may explain, for example, the common experience many have after a minor accident.

One day, after a minor accident, she meets a boy on the roof of the hospital.

I knew that somehow she'd call if she had a minor accident.

"There is no such thing as a minor accident on a submarine."

Yet how, you might wonder, can even a minor accident be considered good luck?

A month later, he was involved in a minor accident outside a convenience store.

A few days ago, a friend met with a minor accident.

To get a better understanding of the risks, the manager also asked staff to report any accident, however minor.