Patricia Gamble Scales, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Patricia concentrates on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Patricia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Medical Malpractice

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• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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Patricia's primary office is at 3436 Doncaster Rd., Winston-Salem, NC, 27106. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Patricia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Patricia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Patricia for a medical malpractice case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Patricia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Patricia offer a free consultation?

  Patricia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Patricia's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Patricia's current terms during booking.

• How long do medical malpractice cases in North Carolina typically take?

  Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Patricia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Patricia take my case if I'm outside Winston Salem?

  Patricia is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Patricia will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Patricia?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Patricia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Patricia accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

  Patricia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.