Presumptions
HRS §386-85
in effect386-85. 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:
(1) That the claim is for a covered work injury;
(2) That sufficient notice of such injury has been
given;
(3) That the injury was not caused by the
intoxication of the injured employee; and
(4) That the injury was not caused by the wilful
intention of the injured employee to injure oneself or another.
[L 1963, c 116,
pt of §1; Supp, §97-94; HRS §386-85; gen ch 1985]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol07_Ch0346-0398/HRS0386/HRS_0386-0085.htmFetched: 11/10/2026