New York Consolidated Laws, Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefit Law - VAW § 44. Presumptions

1. That the claim comes within the provisions of this chapter.

2. That sufficient notice thereof was given.

3. That the injury was not occasioned by the wilful intention of the injured volunteer ambulance worker to bring about the injury or death of himself or another.

4. That the injury did not result solely from the intoxication of the injured volunteer ambulance worker while acting in line of duty.

5. That the contents of medical and surgical reports introduced in evidence by claimants for benefits shall constitute prima facie evidence of fact as to the matter contained therein.