Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Neurology Center of Nevada regarding its recent data breach. The Neurology Center of Nevada data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to at least 11,700 individuals.
ABOUT NEUROLOGY CENTER OF NEVADA:
Neurology Center of Nevada is a medical care center that specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological conditions. Founded in 2009, Neurology Center of Nevada has experience treating a large variety of nervous system issues and neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, narcolepsy, back pain, and sleep apnea. Additionally, Neurology Center of Nevada offers diagnostic technology and a fully equipped sleep study center. Headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, Neurology Center of Nevada operates three clinics in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump, Nevada.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On July 17, 2022, Neurology Center of Nevada discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. During its investigation, Neurology Center of Nevada determined that an unauthorized actor accessed this sensitive information between June 12 and July 17, 2022. On September 15, 2022, Neurology Center of Nevada began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Date of birth
- Address
- Health insurance information
- Medical information (e.g., diagnosis and treatment information, lab results, and medication information)
- Gender
If you received a breach notification letter from Neurology Center of Nevada:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Neurology Center of Nevada data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.