William P. Campbell is an experienced personal injury attorney who has spent more than 30 years fighting for injury victims and their families across Ohio. He joined Elk + Elk in 2010, strengthening the firm’s medical malpractice and nursing home negligence team with his trial experience and client-first approach.
“My extensive experience as a trial attorney combined with the phenomenal support staff and all the resources at Elk + Elk results in a formula for success.”
Bill earned his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1993 and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bethany College in West Virginia. His financial background gives him an edge in complex cases involving economic damages, long-term care costs, and wrongful death claims.
Over the course of his legal career, Bill has represented clients in a wide range of cases, including:
He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the National Nursing Home Litigation Group. His reputation is built on compassion, clear communication, and tireless advocacy.
“At the end of the day, it’s the personal attention I’m able to provide my clients that makes me happiest.”
Outside the courtroom, Bill enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Settlements and Verdicts
$1,050,000 – Motor vehicle accident (May 2025)
The client suffered a left femur fracture, tibia and fibula fracture, and a lacerated spleen.
$1,000,000 – Motor vehicle accident results in crushed knee (May 2013)
Our client was standing on the side of the road when he was struck by the defendant who had lost control of his vehicle. The plaintiff was injured when the impact pushed him into another vehicle. He suffered a crushed knee and needed multiple surgeries.
$960,000 – Motor vehicle accident (June 2015)
Disputed liability car wreck resulting in the death of a 41-year-old man.
$900,000 – Motor vehicle accident (April 2025)
Our client suffered multiple orthopedic injuries, including a fractured humerus, a fractured thoracic spine, and fractured ribs.
$800,000 – Nursing home neglect (May 2025)
Our elderly client died as a result of a wound infection.
$600,000 – Motorcycle accident (September 2024)
Our client suffered a shattered pelvis and fractured ribs.
$350,000 – Nursing home neglect results in wrongful death (November 2013)
A 78-year-old resident in a nursing home suffered a fall resulting in facial bone fractures and death.
$275,000 – Nursing home neglect results in wrongful death (November 2010)
Plaintiff got out of bed to use the restroom and his alarm malfunctioned. The resident’s neighbor said she heard the Plaintiff screaming for help after he fell but no one responded until she used her call light. Plaintiff sustained a compression fracture and died within 13 days of the fall.
$255,000 – Automobile accident results in multiple injuries (November 2011)
Our client was the passenger in a vehicle involved in a single-car accident. He suffered a ruptured spleen and coccyx fracture.
$110,000 – Motor vehicle accident injures a child (March 2013)
Minor client suffered a head injury (subdural bleed) and right shoulder strain in a head-on collision. Case settled for policy limits.
$110,000 – Motor vehicle accident injures a child (March 2013)
Minor client suffered a head injury (subdural bleed) and right shoulder strain in a head-on collision. Case settled for policy limits.
$100,000 – Nursing home neglect results in broken hip and concussion (May 2010)
While in a nursing home, the 86-year-old Plaintiff fell and hurt her head. When her son came to visit four hours later, the staff said they were waiting for a mobile X-ray, but didn’t think she was hurt. Son says that he could see the break in her hip and demanded she went to the emergency room. Client sustained a broken left hip and slight concussion and required surgery to repair the hip.
$100,000 – Motor vehicle accident results in multiple injuries (May 2010)
The Defendant, an intoxicated driver, failed to yield at a three-way stop. Plaintiff suffered multiple injuries, including a sprained back, neck and left leg, a bruised left shoulder and a head injury.
$44,000 – Motor vehicle accident results in serious injuries and knee surgery (March 2011)
The Defendant failed to yield at a stop sign causing the Plaintiff to suffer back and hip pain and a sprained ankle. Plaintiff also had to undergo knee surgery.
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