Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center regarding its recent data breach. The Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 14,900 individuals.
ABOUT FREDERICKSBURG FOOT & ANKLE CENTER:
Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center is a clinical and surgical center in Virgina specializing in foot and ankle care. Founded in 1996, Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center provides care for a variety of foot and ankle problems, including arthritis, foot and ankle trauma, ingrown toenails, flat feet, plantar fasciitis, reconstructive surgery, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, fractures, and wound care. Accordingly, Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center uses a wide array of techniques and technology to help treat its patients, including advanced surgery procedures, x-rays, and ultrasounds. Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center’s practice is the home of four podiatric physicians.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center 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. Through its investigation, Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on or about April 21, 2023. On October 25, 2023, Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
If you received a breach notification letter from Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center:
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 Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center;
- 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.