For over 20 years and more than 50 jury trials, Bill Price has successfully represented families and loved ones in personal injury matters who have been killed or seriously injured. He has experience in Auto, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Neglect, Defective Products, and Accidents on Construction Sites. Drawing from his extensive years of experience, he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Akron School of Law, imparting knowledge about evidence to aspiring young lawyers.
Bill knows that nothing is more important to his clients than communication, direction, and advice to help overcome financial and personal carnage caused by an accident. His clients are routinely updated on their cases, communication with insurance, and what will happen in the upcoming months.
Bill extends his personal cell phone number to all his clients, ensuring they have direct access whenever issues arise, fostering open communication and prompt resolution.
Each client is provided with his cell phone number as any issues arise. Bill makes himself available during the week and weekend. He takes great pride in providing this direct access, as very few lawyers in the community do this. While no attorney can guarantee any outcome with a case, Bill guarantees constant communication to his clients to keep them informed about where the case is in the process.
Honors and Awards
Martindale-Hubbell®, a nationally recognized peer review system, allows other lawyers and judges to rate an attorney based on his or her legal ability and general ethical standards. Attorney Price’s peers gave him their highest rating, AV® Preeminent™.
Since 2016, Super Lawyers Magazine has recognized Bill as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Cleveland and Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio. Each year, no less than five percent of the lawyers are selected to receive this honor.
In addition to being recognized in the Top 50 and Top 100, Bill was selected from 2010 to 2013 as a “Rising Star” for lawyers under the age of 40 and has been selected to the Annual Ohio Super Lawyers list since 2014.
Attorney Price is also proud of his Avvo® rating. Avvo is a rating system, which allows colleagues and former clients to review an attorney based on his or her performance. He was given a “Superb 10/10” rating as a result of his years of experience, practice, and qualifications.
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which also includes the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers, including only those who have won million-dollar and multi-million dollar awards in their years of practice. Less than one percent of lawyers in the U.S. are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Attorney Price has been a member since 2012.
Since 2019, Bill has been teaching evidence as an adjunct professor at Akron University Law School. In 2020, Bill was appointed Treasurer of the Akron Bar Association due to his activity and reputation in both the community and local organizations.
Settlements and Verdicts
The following settlements and verdicts are just a few of the successful results he has achieved for various clients.
$4.7 Million – Auto accident resulting in permanent disability
A motorist sustained a crushing injury to his ankle, leaving him permanently disabled for the remainder of his life after a head-on collision with another vehicle.
$3 Million – Gas explosion resulting in burns and trauma
Gas explosion in Southern Ohio resulting in a father sustaining third-degree burns to his forearms and upper torso, leaving him permanently scarred and emotionally traumatized for life.
$1.5 Million – Fuel explosion resulting in disfigurement
A fuel explosion in the Akron/Canton area severely burned a mother and child, leaving severe scars and horrific skin disfigurement. Co-Counsel: Christopher Tipping
$1.45 Million – Motorcycle accident resulting in brain injury
A traffic control zone was improperly designed and maintained, which resulted in a motorcyclist sustaining a traumatic brain injury.
$1.1 Million – Motor vehicle accident resulting in the wrongful death of a police officer
The Plaintiff worked as a police officer and was picking up debris in the road when the Defendant, who was driving a truck, hit the Plaintiff and dragged him along the roadway. This resulted in the death of the Plaintiff.
$875,000 – Truck accident resulting in injuries
Our Client, 58, driving a Tractor Trailer was struck from behind by another Tractor Trailer causing a herniated disc to the lower back leaving them unable to work.
$850,000 – Product defect results in death
A tree-trimmer died due to a product defect when a fiberglass boom failed in the extended position when the deceased was trimming limbs near a power line.
$575,000 – Water park accident results in paralysis
Our client fell out of a tube at a local water park, resulting in paralysis to the right side of his body.
$425,000 – Teen’s leg degloved in accident
Our client, a 17-year-old male, suffered degloving of his lower leg, including muscle, skin, and ligaments, after being run over by the defendant. He underwent multiple surgeries and skin grafts as a result.
$300,000 – Negligence results in multiple injuries
Our client slipped and fell on a diving board that was not properly maintained, resulting in a torn meniscus and all tendons in the knee. Plaintiff required multiple surgeries.
$250,000 – Motorcycle collision results in multiple injuries
The Defendant failed to yield at a left turn and hit the Plaintiff, who was riding a motorcycle, head-on. Our Client suffered lacerations to the forehead, road rash, arm and back injuries, and a fractured right leg, which required surgery.
$249,000 – Soft tissue verdict with hairline fractures. Defendant failed to yield while making a left turn and the plaintiff hit the front passenger-side wheel well
Plaintiff’s hairline fracture resolved in three months, however, the plaintiff suffered continuous soft tissue pain. Jury agreed.
Bill has obtained settlements representing the defendant’s full policy limit for more than 60 of his clients.
**All lawsuits are different and Elk & Elk makes no representation or promises that it can obtain the same results in other cases. These results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict the outcome of any future legal matter. You should consult a personal injury attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.
Client Reviews
Kayla H. – May 2023
Bill represented me for a car accident that was no fault of my own, and he was absolutely wonderful. He explained everything to me and made me feel at ease. When insurance was contacting me and stressing me out due to uninsured at fault driver, he took care of it and reach a settlement fairly quickly. I’m happy with the results and will choose Bill P. at Elk&Elk if I ever have an accident again. Thanks for you due diligence!
Sherry G. – May 2023
Bill was absolutely fantastic. This was not a cut and dry case but he and his staff did the very best possible. Hands down THE BEST!
Chad W. – April 2023
William Price was very professional and did everything he said he would. He is a great person and very easy to work with.
Danielle N. – December 2022
Bill Price at Elk and Elk and his associates were wonderful to work with. I would use them in a heartbeat again! Let’s hope it doesn’t get to that point but there is no better team around !
Michelle W. – December 2022
Bill Price was amazing and always kept me informed. Thank you Bill
William S. – October 2022
William Price was very professional and knowledgeable. He always return calls or emails in timely manner. Bill always update us and follow up during the entire process. Before I forget to mention, Bill picked up our case from a non productive individual that was heading south and turned it into a possible outcome in a little over a year. The entire process took us on a 3 years journey. We would highly recommend Bill if you need representation after our experience. Thank you Mr. Price and his entire team.
Matthew D. – December 2022
Attorney William (Bill) Price guided us through a pretty complicated case. In short, the at fault driver that hit our car was driving over 70 mph in a 40 mph zone, did not have insurance, and there were no eye witnesses that could support our case and the accident investigation. Bill was able to work with the Sheriffs Office to obtain vehicle data recording information that proved the driver was in fact at fault driving at such an excessive rate of speed. Also, Bill was able to use his extensive experience working with insurance adjusters to settle our case for the maximum amount of insurance settlement without having to go to trial. Can’t imagine having to go through our accident settlement without Elk & Elk & Attorney Price. Fortunately, this is the first time we’ve ever had to file such a large scale claim. God forbid, if we ever had to do this again, wouldn’t do it without enlisting the help of Elk & Elk. Bill was a straight shooter and made us feel like he was helping us the same way he’d help someone from his own family. Thank you Elk & Elk!!
Erin S. – September 2022
February 1, 2021 will be a date that I will never forget. My life has been forever changed due the injuries I suffered from a car accident. It took a village to get me to my new normal. A village that consisted of my family, medical professionals, neighbors and Bill. Bill was a fierce advocate not just from a legal perspective but my overall health and wellness. The expertise provided by him was heartfelt within a system where a person could be felt cheated. My family and I will never forget how Bill helped navigate us during one of the hardest moments in our lives. Thank you for all of your hard work and compassion.
Matt T. – April 2022
Mr. Price at Elk and Elk is the most professional attorney one could ever wish to have on their side. Anyone that would ever need his services will be very pleased with his relentless efforts and dedication.
Angela T. – December 2021
Our attorney William Price was always up front and honest. He kept me informed of ever move that was made and needed to be made. He never led me to believe we had an open and shut case, and that we would walk away with millions. He worked hard and fought hard for my daughter who was injured. I will reach out to this company if ever I am in the need again.
Mary M. – July 2021
After a very frustrating and unproductive term working with another firm, I was referred to William Price, Attorney at Law, at Elk&Elk Co. From our first phone meeting to a successful settlement several months later, Attorney Price kept me fully updated on the progress he was making with my case. This included a phone call every 2-3 weeks and whenever a milestone was reached. He explained everything thoroughly and in language I could easily understand. He met every commitment he made and, in my opinion, went far over and above to keep me connected to the case. He reached a satisfactory settlement and I received compensation in a timely manner. I highly recommend Attorney Price and his firm.
Randy D. – March 2021
Was recommended to attorney Bill Price through a friend and was happy we found him. Very nice and knowledgeable. He was upfront about what we could expect as a settlement and he delivered more than what he said we could expect. After the hit and run we were involved in the opposing insurance company was giving us the run around, after we signed on with Bill as our lawyer the insurance company was out within two days writing us a check for the two vehicles that were destroyed in the accident. If you’re lucky enough to get Bill as your lawyer then know that you’re in good hands. Thanks for your hard work Bill and hope you’re doing well.
Richard D. – February 2021
Elk & Elk was very professional. William Price worked very diligently for me. I would recommend him to anyone.
Lindsey R. – May 2020
After ~2 years of fighting with an insurance company for an injury claim I hired Elk & Elk. My attorney William Price was knowledgeable, transparent, and just a pleasure to work with. Bill (and Elk & Elk’s tenure) eased every concern I had about getting an attorney and filing a lawsuit. My case was resolved in less than 4 months! After fighting for 2 YEARS! I was also impressed to receive a handwritten letter from James Kelley thanking me for choosing their firm and wishing me well for my future medical treatment. The entire experience was pleasant and took the pressure off of me, so thank you Elk & Elk!
Melanie W. – October 2019
I was in a work related auto accident. The lawyer I had at the time, decided to stop representing me because of the “sticky” legal laws for work accidents. William J Price didn’t hesitate to jump right in and take over. Never once did I doubt I was in the best possible hands. Phone calls and emails were returned without delay. There were no empty promises made just to keep the client happy, which I know sometimes occurs when seeking counsel. Perhaps the thing that impressed me most about Bill Price was nothing was “sugar coated”. He was very straight forward and told me what to expect each step of the way. I not only recommend attorney Bill Price, but I guarantee once you have used his service you too will look no further!
Jeaneen B. – September 2019
Bill Price was my accident attorney. He did a wonderful job and kept me informed every step of the way. I have recommended 3 other clients to Bill Price and they were all very satisfied. I would recommend Bill Price to anyone that ask me for an attorney
Cheryl B. – June 2018
I worked with Attorney Bill Price and his assistant, Nancy, to resolve my case. They were both professional, personable, and solved my issue quickly. Bill is just a phone call away any time you need to reach him. I would highly recommend both Bill and Nancy.
Cheryl K. – April 2017
Bill Price is an excellent lawyer! My sister and I know God sent Bill Price to us when we needed a lawyer to represent us in a neglectful nursing home case involving our father. He was compassionate and caring. We had never hired a lawyer before so this was very emotional for us. Bill was aggressive and settled our case VERY professional! We can still call him and he returns our call quickly. We will always remember the kindness he showed us through every step of our case about our dad!
Angela H. – March 2017
My son suffered a devastating injury to his knee. Fighting for damages for his injury was a long battle, but Attorney Bill Price and Elk & Elk were nothing short of amazing throughout the whole process. The case took a while to settle, and through it all, Mr. Price was ALWAYS there to listen to us. There were times of laughter, times of tears, but what sticks with us is Mr. Price and Elk & Elk never gave in or gave up! In fact, over the years Mr. Price has become more than an attorney to our family, he has become a friend. Even after the case was settled, (a little over 2 years ago) Mr. Price still calls to check on my son and to see how he is doing. THAT is the kind, caring, serious attitude you can expect from not only Mr. Price but the entire team at Elk & Elk! Link to Review
Anonymous – March 2017
Bill Price…a great attorney and a good friend My son (11 at the time) & I were involved in an accident at home involving an item that was subsequently pulled from the market after causing injury, burns, and explosions to us and several others in the US. We both sustained severe burns from the faulty product…my son was burned on 20-25% of his body, thankfully his back, legs, and arms; and the skin on my entire right hand was burned. Both of us had 3rd-degree burns. Both of us required skins grafts, spent three weeks in the burn unit of a hospital, spent countless time in physical therapy. We both had to wear garments to cover our burns for protection and to help the healing process. In my case, I wore a fitted glove 23 hours a day for 15 months. My son’s scars are disfiguring and were not allowed to be exposed to sun for several summers. Our medical staff was excellent, but we both have scarring that will never go away. These reasons led us to file a lawsuit… Link to Full Review
Cynthia – December 2014
William Price shows support I was involved in a car accident on May 25th, 2013, when a 17-year-old ran a red light and T-boned my car, totaling it, as airbags front and side deployed. When the officer arrived and took statements she said her light was green, and I 100% knew mine was green. As a result, the officer did not sight anyone and the battle began. My car was totaled, I lost my 500 $ deductible, and suffered a fractured wrist and severe contusions on my arms. My insurance covered most of the medical bills and loss of car but I occurred over 2-3 thousand dollars additionally. I met with Bill to review the case and he supported me in having enough evidence to move forward with a suit against this young lady. It was a very long drawn out process ( 18 months long) but we collected witness statements and it was finally settled after arbitration with lawyers and her insurance company accepting, she was clearly at fault. I can tell you that I was a basket case at times and it was very emotional with tears welling up many times. Bill was very patient with me and met me several times to prepare for the deposition. I settled for what I thought was a fair amount of 23,000 dollars. He was a rock and offered me great support to get me mentally prepared for this. I ‘am so grateful to him and I’m happy that I pursued this as it shows young citizen you can’t lie and get away with it. The truth will come out in the end. Drive safe. Link to Review
Written Articles
October 29, 2018
Do you need a doctor’s note for time off of work after an injury?
October 15, 2018
Can your prior health history strengthen your personal injury case?
August 20, 2018
Two important ideas to keep in mind when answering questions in a deposition.
April 23, 2018
How your medical records can influence the compensation you receive after an accident.
April 9, 2018
Beat the insurance company at their own game: giving your statement after the accident.
March 21, 2018
One simple way to strengthen your claim for lost wages.
January 4, 2018
Why won’t the insurance adjuster call me back?
December 20, 2017
How to avoid gaps in your treatment after an injury.
December 11, 2017
4 things you need to know about contingency fees.
August 24, 2017
3 Questions to ask before hiring a personal injury lawyer.
June 8, 2017
How to document your recovery after a car crash.
February 23, 2017
Why isn’t the insurance carrier using new parts on my car?
January 4, 2017
Navigating the insurance claims process.
