Asheville Eye Associates, PLLC Data Breach

Asheville Eye Associates, PLLC Data Breach

Asheville Eye Associates, PLLC Data Breach: Legal Investigation Underway

At Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C., we are actively investigating the recent data breach reported by Asheville Eye Associates, PLLC, a healthcare provider based in Asheville, North Carolina. The breach has compromised sensitive personal and medical information belonging to over 147,000 individuals.

If you received a data breach notification letter from Asheville Eye Associates, it is important to understand your legal rights. You may be eligible to take legal action and pursue compensation.

What Happened?

According to Asheville Eye Associates, an unauthorized party gained access to its computer network on or around November 18, 2024. During the intrusion, the attacker was able to access and copy confidential data from its systems. The breach was later confirmed and publicly reported, affecting a significant number of patients and individuals whose data was entrusted to the organization.

What Information Was Exposed?

The compromised data may include:

  • Full names
  • Social Security numbers
  • Home addresses
  • Health insurance details
  • Medical treatment and diagnostic information

This type of sensitive information can be used for identity theft, medical fraud, and other financial crimes. Victims of this breach are now at increased risk.

What to Do If You Were Notified

If you received a notification letter from Asheville Eye Associates, we urge you to act quickly. Here are some immediate steps you should take:

  • Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts
  • Consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with the major credit bureaus
  • Keep all records related to the data breach, including the notification letter
  • Speak with a qualified data breach attorney to explore your legal options

How We Can Help

At Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C., our experienced data breach attorneys represent victims of healthcare and corporate negligence. If your personal or health information was exposed in the Asheville Eye Associates data breach, we can help you seek compensation for:

  • Identity protection and monitoring services
  • Time and expenses related to the breach
  • Emotional distress
  • The ongoing risk of identity theft

We offer free, confidential consultations, and you pay no legal fees unless we win your case.

Call us today at (205) 322-8880 or fill out our online form to schedule a case review. You trusted your healthcare provider to protect your data—now let us help protect your rights.

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[1] https://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/c4455141-8d8a-4179-8be8-49ce21a2a97f.html

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