Ever since automobiles came into widespread use, people have been dreaming of a future in which vehicles drove themselves, freeing up the driver to engage in leisure on the road and removing the dangers associated with human error and poor judgment. While this has...
Hazards earthquakes pose to miners
People work in a mine for different reasons. Some excavate valuable minerals like silver and gold while others work for energy companies to mine for natural resources like oil and coal. Nonetheless, mining is dangerous work thanks to the possibility of seismic...
Common coal mining accidents
This area has long been crucial to America’s mining industry, producing metals, coal and other fuels. According to the State of Wyoming Geological Survey, Wyoming provides power to more than half the states in the country. As a miner, the work you do is important —...
Does bad weather excuse a motor vehicle accident?
Sometimes, negligence is apparent when it comes to a motor vehicle accident. A person may blow through a stop sign or a traffic signal without ever slowing down. A driver may cause an accident while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. But what happens if weather...
