AssistantCarol Butler
570.961.2128 ext. 2229
cbutler@wglaw.com Kurt Walsh devotes his practice to the defense of workers' compensation matters on behalf of insurance carriers and employers.
With almost 40 years of experience, Kurt Walsh consistently delivers favorable results to his clients, routinely reducing large claim value through the use of focused investigation methods. Kurt has extensive knowledge of the medical field, allowing him to uniquely focus on the investigation of medical and factual background pre- and post-injury. His clients consist of large national senior health facilities and rehabilitation centers. He also represents global food corporations.
Kurt has represented his clients before workers’ compensation judges, the appellate court, the workers’ compensation appeals board, and the Commonwealth Court.
With Kurt’s vast experience, knowledge, and well-known reputation, he started the Weber Gallagher Scranton office in 1994. The office has since grown to include more practice areas to better serve our clients' needs.
Kurt is a fellow in The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, a nationwide organization that honors workers’ compensation practitioners, educators, and judges. Kurt has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America for his workers' compensation practice.
Kurt has achieved a Distinguished Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is given to attorneys who have experience and are widely respected by their peers for their professional achievement and ethical standards.
Kurt Walsh devotes his practice to the defense of workers' compensation matters on behalf of insurance carriers and employers.
With almost 40 years of experience, Kurt Walsh consistently delivers favorable results to his clients, routinely reducing large claim value through the use of focused investigation methods. Kurt has extensive knowledge of the medical field, allowing him to uniquely focus on the investigation of medical and factual background pre- and post-injury. His clients consist of large national senior health facilities and rehabilitation centers. He also represents global food corporations.
Kurt has represented his clients before workers’ compensation judges, the appellate court, the workers’ compensation appeals board, and the Commonwealth Court.
With Kurt’s vast experience, knowledge, and well-known reputation, he started the Weber Gallagher Scranton office in 1994. The office has since grown to include more practice areas to better serve our clients' needs.
Kurt is a fellow in The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, a nationwide organization that honors workers’ compensation practitioners, educators, and judges. Kurt has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America for his workers' compensation practice.
Kurt has achieved a Distinguished Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is given to attorneys who have experience and are widely respected by their peers for their professional achievement and ethical standards.
Selected Cases
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John Regan v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company: Facilitated settlement effort to conclude largest current W/C exposure case pending for this client with multiple injuries and MSA issues
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Anthony Capozzi v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company: Facilitated efforts to settle another high exposure case involving multiple third party litigation issues
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Michael Schiavone v. Cargill Foods: 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 $47,500.00 in addition to funding of reduced MSA Trust valued at $8,324.00.
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John Smalser v. John’s Comfort Zone Inc.: 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.
Professional & Community Involvement
- Workers’ Compensation College of Lawyers
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section
AssistantCarol Butler
570.961.2128 ext. 2229
cbutler@wglaw.com |
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