33 U.S.C. § 920 : US Code - Section 920: Presumptions

Search 33 U.S.C. § 920 : US Code - Section 920: Presumptions

In any proceeding for the enforcement of a claim for compensation
under this chapter it shall be presumed, in the absence of
substantial evidence to the contrary -
(a) That the claim comes within the provisions of this chapter.
(b) That sufficient notice of such claim has been given.
(c) That the injury was not occasioned solely by the intoxication
of the injured employee.
(d) That the injury was not occasioned by the willful intention
of the injured employee to injure or kill himself or another.