The decedent, 50 years of age, was found dead at the bottom of the cellar steps in an unwitnessed fall. It was admitted that he was on his employer's property and in the course of his employment. Section 21 of the Workmen's Compensation Law provides in part that under such circumstances, in the absence of substantial evidence to the contrary, there is a presumption that the claim comes within the intendment of the law. The medical testimony may briefly be summarized as follows...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
