Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-73
§920 Presumptions
Title 33 › Chapter CHAPTER 18— - LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION › § 920
Summary
In a proceeding to enforce a compensation claim, the court assumes, unless strong evidence shows otherwise, that the claim is covered, that notice was given, that the injury wasn't caused only by intoxication, and that it wasn't caused by the worker purposely trying to hurt or kill themselves or someone else.
Full Legal Text
Title 33, §920
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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.
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Citation
33 U.S.C. § 920
Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73