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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 evidence to the contrary:
(1) That the claim comes within the provisions of this chapter;
(2) That sufficient notice of such claim has been given;
(3) That the injury was not occasioned solely by the intoxication of the injured employee; and
(4) That the injury was not occasioned by the willful intention of the injured employee to injure or kill himself or another.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 32-1521. Presumptions. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-v-local-business-affairs/dc-code-sect-32-1521/
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