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Alabama Ophthalmology data breach
Att: Alabama Ophthalmology Associates Data Breach
Attention: Alabama Ophthalmology Associates Data Breach

Did you receive a data breach notice?

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If you got a notice about the Alabama Ophthalmology Associates Data breach, you may be able to take action to recover money for any harm.

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Alabama Ophthalmology data breach
If you got a notice about the Alabama Ophthalmology Associates Data breach, you may be able to take action to recover money for any harm.

Fill out the form to speak with Cory Watson Attorneys today!

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Were you a patient of Alabama Ophthalmology Associates between August 3 and August 6, 2024?

Nearly 300,000 people may have had their personal data exposed during a cybersecurity breach at Alabama Ophthalmology Associates. If you received a notification from Alabama Ophthalmology or believe your information may have been compromised, you could qualify for compensation.

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What Happened at Alabama Ophthalmology Associates?

On August 5, 2024, Alabama Ophthalmology Associates discovered that one of its internal systems had been accessed by an unauthorized third party. The breach affected the personal information of up to 299,006 individuals. The investigation revealed that the intrusion occurred between August 3 and August 6, 2024.

The compromised data may include:

  • Full names,

  • Mailing addresses,

  • Email addresses,

  • Phone numbers,

  • Dates of birth,

  • Driver’s license numbers,

  • Medical information, and

  • Insurance information.

If you’ve been a patient of Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, your data may be part of this breach.

What Makes This Breach Concerning?

Data breaches involving sensitive personal and medical information carry long-term consequences. When this type of information is accessed without permission, it can be misused in ways that take significant time, money, and effort to correct.

You may already be dealing with:

  • Suspicious activity involving your medical or insurance information,

  • Emails or phone calls from unknown sources,

  • Credit or identity monitoring alerts, and

  • Hours spent freezing accounts or changing passwords.

The risks don’t end when the breach is discovered. Once your personal or medical information is exposed, it can be sold, shared, or used in future fraud or identity theft attempts.

What Are Victims Seeking?

People affected by the Alabama Ophthalmology Associates breach are pursuing claims to recover compensation for:

  • Time spent monitoring or securing accounts,

  • Expenses related to fraudulent activity or identity theft,

  • Medical identity theft-related costs,

  • Emotional distress and inconvenience, and

  • Loss of privacy.

Attorneys are organizing mass arbitration claims—which may allow individuals to pursue financial recovery faster than traditional class actions.

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Key Differences Between Mass Tort and Class Action Lawsuits

Structure:
  • Mass Tort: Involves multiple individual lawsuits grouped together due to common elements or defendants.
  • Class Action Lawsuits: A single lawsuit brought on behalf of a larger group, known as the class, with a designated representative plaintiff.
Individual Control:
  • Mass Tort: Each plaintiff maintains control over their case and its resolution.
  • Class Action Lawsuits: Class members have limited control over the lawsuit, with decisions made by the representative plaintiff and their legal team.
Compensation:
  • Mass Tort: Compensation and settlements are determined individually, considering the unique circumstances and harm suffered by each plaintiff.
  • Class Action Lawsuits: Compensation and settlements are typically distributed uniformly among all class members, often on a pro-rata basis.
Applicability:
  • Mass Tort: Ideal when cases involve varying degrees of harm or distinct circumstances for each plaintiff.
  • Class Action Lawsuits: Effective when numerous claimants have similar claims and a uniform resolution is practical.
Efficiency:
  • Mass Tort: May be more time-consuming and complex due to individual case management.
  • Class Action Lawsuits: Generally more efficient in terms of time and resources as it consolidates claims into one proceeding.
Understanding these differences is crucial for both plaintiffs and defendants when determining the most appropriate legal strategy for addressing a collective grievance or harm.