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The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life around the world, and the situation is continually changing. At Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., we understand how frightening this crisis is, and we’re here to help you weather this storm. As a service to our community, we’re providing the following resources to help…

You Don’t Need to Leave the House to Meet with Our Lawyers We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Teddy, Meekins & Talbert,…

Large truck accident fatalities have increased steadily in recent years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Law Review report. Combine over 80,000 pounds of metal with negligence, speeding, poor vehicle maintenance, or other contributing factors, and the results can only be disastrous for anyone unlucky enough to be involved….

We all make mistakes in life. Sometimes they’re thoughtless, silly mistakes, like locking your keys in your car. Sometimes they’re big mistakes, like stealing something. With the help of our talented expunction lawyers at Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., you could move past even your big mistakes. It can be difficult…

The use of medical and recreational marijuana has become legal in many states. As a result, law enforcement has begun searching for new ways of identifying drivers who are under the influence and possibly impaired by marijuana and THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana) based products. Unlike alcohol, where there…

Many of us enjoy listening to music while driving, but recent research suggests that music could have more of an impact on our driving than we previously thought. Certain songs could adversely impact the safety of drivers, according to a study published this year and another earlier study. A study…

The Shelby-based law firm of Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., announced today that it has entered into a five-year sponsorship agreement with the American Legion World Series. Shelby-Cleveland County has hosted the American Legion World Series baseball tournament since 2011. This year’s tournament is scheduled for August 15-19. Shelby’s Veterans…

When a person has been arrested for an alleged crime of domestic violence in North Carolina, they may be held without bail for up to 48 hours. Under state law, only a judge can set the conditions of an alleged offender’s release, but a magistrate can be authorized to set…

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which means that every driver – whether they are operating a motorcycle, car, truck, or commercial vehicle – should consider the importance of sharing the road and exercising caution around each other. By working together to drive with caution and care, we can prevent…

Workplace injuries are unfortunately common in North Carolina. In just one recent year, 71,500 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported among North Carolina’s private-sector employers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While workers can be injured in a wide variety of ways, some types of workplace injuries…