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      • Workers’ Compensation Basics for Shelby, NC Employees: Key Steps & Common Mistakes
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      • What should I do immediately after a trucking accident in Rutherford County, NC?
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      • Domestic Violence Criminal Charges in Lincolnton NC
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      • Navigating the Personal Injury Claims Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
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      • How do Rutherford County trucking accident cases differ from regular car accidents?
      • Have Questions about your accident in Hickory, North Carolina?
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      • Family Law Attorney Meredith A. Shuford Receives Mediator Certification For Equitable Distributions And Other Family Financial M
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      • No-Contact Road Test Helps New Drivers Get Licensed During Pandemic
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      • How to Get Employees Back to Work Safely after COVID-19
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      • Are Vehicle Safety Features Actually Reducing Car Accidents?
  • 2020
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      • Allison Garren, Board-Certified Specialist In N.C. Criminal Law
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      • What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation
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      • Workplace Protections Still Apply When You Work From Home
    • June
      • Wrongful Death Verdict in North Carolina: $12M for Father of Toddler
      • Study Shows How Death Rates for Drivers Vary by Car Size
      • Attorney David Teddy Recertified As NC Criminal Law Specialist By NC State Bar
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      • Driving Without A License In North Carolina
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      • How Is Trespassing Defined As A Crime In Shelby, North Carolina?
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      • Big Verdicts Rise Sharply For Trucking Accidents
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      • Can Misdemeanor Larceny Be Expunged In NC?
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      • New Breathalyzer Designed To Detect Marijuana Impairment
    • November
      • What Kind Of Music Makes You A Worse Driver? Find Out Which Songs To Avoid
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      • Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., Signs 5-Year Sponsorship Of American Legion World Series
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      • No Bond In Domestic Violence Charges
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      • Car Accidents Caused by Social Media
      • Balancing Estate Planning And Retirement
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      • ‘He Said, She Said’ Car Accidents
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      • Electric Scooter Accidents On The Rise
  • 2018
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      • How To Give Guardianship To A Family Member
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      • How Long Does It Take To Probate A Will In North Carolina?
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      • Distracted Driving And Truck Accidents
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      • Revoked License Or Suspended License: What’S The Difference?
      • What to Do After Your License Is Suspended for DWI
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      • 5 Things To Do Before Initiating A Divorce
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      • What To Wear To Court
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      • Gaston Co. Joins Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors
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      • How Safe Is Your Sports Car?
  • 2017
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      • 4 Steps To Take After A Slip And Fall Accident
    • March
      • Questions To Ask A North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    • January
      • How Do I Make A Personal Injury Claim In North Carolina?
  • 2016
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      • 6 Most Common Reasons Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied In N.C.
    • November
      • Can I Be Fired For Filing For Workers’ Comp?
      • North Carolina's Workers' Compensation Law: What you Need to Know
    • September
      • Revoked And Suspended Licenses In North Carolina
    • June
      • How A Car Accident Affects The Body: The Dangers Of Distracted Driving
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      • Post-Accident Checklist: How To Document Your Injuries To Help Win Your Case
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      • How To Help Win Your Car Accident Case: 4 Tips To Help You Prove It Wasn’T Your Fault
      • April Is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
    • March
      • Anatomy Of A North Carolina DWI Case: From Your Traffic Stop To Trial
      • How To Keep Your Children Safe During Divorce
    • February
      • Play It Smart Super Bowl Sunday | Don’T Drink & Drive
  • 2012
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      • Shelby Lawyer To Serve As President Elect Of The North Carolina Advocates For Justice
  • 2010
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      • Local Lawyer Recognized As Board Certified Criminal Specialist
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      • David Teddy Re-Certified By N.C. State Bar Association
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