Scranton
201 Penn Ave
Suite 400
Scranton, PA 18503
Suite 400
Scranton, PA 18503
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Section
Kurt Walsh is an exceptional attorney with four decades of experience defending insurance carriers and employers in workers’ compensation matters.
Kurt has a remarkable track record of obtaining favorable results for his clients, routinely achieving significant reductions in high value workers’ compensation claims. His success stems from his vast experience combined with meticulous investigation methods and extensive knowledge of the medical field. He originally commenced his education as a Biology Major in College and has had substantial opportunities to engage in numerous medical expert consultations over the years as part of his injury defense practice. Kurt’s ability to dissect complex medical and factual backgrounds both pre- and post-injury sets him apart and ultimately leads to winning results for his clients.
Kurt has successfully advocated for local, national, and international clients before workers’ compensation judges, the appellate court, the workers’ compensation appeals board, and the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. His clientele is diverse, with large national senior health facilities, ski and snowboarding resorts, rehabilitation centers, as well as global food corporations seeking his guidance.
With Kurt’s vast experience, knowledge, and reputation, he is a natural leader in the firm and in the legal community. In 1994, he was the driving force behind the founding of the Weber Gallagher Scranton office, and, under his leadership, the office has expanded to offer representation in broader practice areas to better serve client needs.
As a testament to his outstanding work, Kurt has received numerous accolades from his peers. He is a fellow in The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, a prestigious nationwide organization that recognizes the most accomplished workers’ compensation practitioners, educators, and judges. Furthermore, Kurt has been included in multiple editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and awarded a DistinguishedSM rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a rating reserved for attorneys who not only possess extensive experience but are also widely respected by their peers for their professional achievements and high ethical standards.
Facilitated settlement effort to conclude largest current workers’ compensation exposure case pending for this client with multiple injuries and MSA issues.
Efforts to settle another high exposure case involving multiple third-party litigation issues.
Full Compromise and Release with funding of MSA respecting longstanding injury claim with multiple leg fractures, subsequent infection, and numerous subsequent surgeries to address same. Matter favorably settled for the lump sum of $47,500 in addition to funding of reduced MSA Trust valued at $8,324.
Successful settlement of penalty claim for unpaid medical expenses incurred ranging between $45,000 and $55,000. Matter resolved by Full Compromise and Release with ongoing denial of bills paid by health insurance, agreement to pay $10,000 toward future treatment expenses and a $1,000 counsel fee with no further responsibility for any future psychiatric treatment expenses for the defendant.
Prior results cannot and do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter that we or any lawyer may be retained to handle.
© 2026 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. All Rights Reserved.
