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The law firm of Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., is proud to announce the recent opening of its new office located in Lincolnton. The firm held a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the office’s grand opening on February 12. Judge Meredith A. Shuford will lead Teddy, Meekins & Talbert’s Family Law Division…

Since the first mass-produced Model Ts became available in the early 1900s, car safety features have become increasingly sophisticated and widely adopted. Today, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) use specialized sensors, cameras, and onboard software to help drivers detect emergency situations and prevent accidents. But how much do these car…

Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, PLLC is pleased to announce that attorney Allison B. Garren was recently recognized as a Board-Certified Specialist in N.C. Criminal Law by the North Carolina State Bar. Ms. Garren has practiced law with the Shelby firm of Teddy, Meekins & Talbert since 2014 and concentrates her…

Workers’ compensation is intended to provide benefits for employees who suffer a workplace injury or contract an occupational illness. With many workers in North Carolina facing exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace, some are wondering if they could be entitled to workers’ comp benefits if they fall ill. If you…

The ongoing COVID-19 epidemic has forced a significant shift in where work is performed across the U.S., with many more people working from home. While this undoubtedly has some benefits for workers, you can still be hurt or injured even when not in the office or on the jobsite. With…

Drivers are much more likely to die in a small car than a large one, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The three-year study, which looked at driver fatalities that happened from 2015 through 2018, found that the size and weight of vehicles…

Two people have been ordered to pay $12 million dollars to the father of a 3 year old toddler who was brutally beaten to death in North Carolina. David Teddy, of Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., in Shelby, said that William Joseph McCullen, who lived with Jaylene Dumont, hit Dumont’s daughter in the…

On June 2, 2020, the North Carolina State Bar recertified David Teddy as a specialist in North Carolina Criminal Law. Mr. Teddy has held a criminal law specialist certification from the North Carolina State Bar since 1999. Mr. Teddy’s fellow partner, Daniel Talbert is the only other member of the private defense bar for…

Driving without a license in North Carolina is prohibited by law, and those who are caught may face fines or even jail time. The penalty for driving without a license varies, and different factors may influence the penalties you face. This quick guide explains what you need to know. Ways…

Entering someone’s private property without permission sometimes seems like no big deal. You might not even see a “private property” sign. No matter how easy it is to wander into someone else’s space, it can still be considered a crime under North Carolina state law. But it’s important to know…