Posted On March 19, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 19 – The Lake Washington Vascular data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Lake Washington Vascular data breach resulted in the exposure of names, dates of birth, addresses, payer identification numbers, government-issued IDs, diagnostic test results, medical histories, and treatment information of certain individuals being compromised. It is believed to have impacted as many as 21,000 affected individuals.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, Lake Washington Vascular reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent malware attack. On February 14, 2025, Lake Washington Vascular discovered that an unauthorized party had gained access to their network and was attempting to install malicious software. The company responded by eliminating the unauthorized access, but not before their systems were encrypted by the malware.
Following the incident, Lake Washington Vascular conducted an investigation which confirmed that the attackers had accessed files and folders containing confidential patient information. The company then reviewed the compromised data to identify affected individuals and determine what specific information had been exposed.
On February 25, 2025, Lake Washington Vascular sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach and filed a formal notice with federal authorities.
Lake Washington Vascular is a medical practice based in Kirkland, Washington that specializes in vascular medicine and surgery. The facility provides diagnostic and treatment services for conditions affecting the circulatory system, including peripheral artery disease, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, and other vascular disorders. Their services encompass minimally invasive procedures, vascular surgeries, and diagnostic imaging used to assess and treat circulatory conditions.
The medical practice employs approximately 35 healthcare professionals and support staff, generating an estimated annual revenue of $10 million. As a specialized healthcare provider, Lake Washington Vascular maintains extensive patient records containing sensitive medical and personal information necessary for diagnosis, treatment, and insurance processing.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Lake Washington Vascular data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Lake Washington Vascular and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
