Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County is located in east-central Florida, along the Atlantic coast. It is part of the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metropolitan area. The county has a total area of 1,662 square miles, with 1,018 square miles of land and 644 square miles of water. It is bordered by Volusia County to the north, Indian River County to the south, Osceola and Orange Counties to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
Demographics
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Brevard County had a population of 608,888. The racial makeup was 79.9% White, 11.5% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Additionally, 10.3% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Climate and Natural Disasters
Brevard County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild, dry winters. Average highs are around 90°F in July, and average lows are around 55°F in January. Due to its coastal location, the county is vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, and tornadoes. Major hurricanes that have impacted Brevard include Hurricane Frances in 2004, Hurricane Jeanne in 2004, Hurricane Matthew in 2016, and Hurricane Irma in 2017, which caused widespread damage and power outages.
Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices
Brevard County residents purchase insurance coverage to protect their property during natural disasters. Often, insurance companies employ tactics to deny full compensation and may engage in bad faith practices to minimize coverage. Besides property issues, the numerous businesses in Brevard County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation.
Property Damage Attorney in Brevard County, Florida
If your claim has been wrongfully disputed or denied, contact Fauntleroy & Satmary, P.A. Our attorneys advocate for the rights of insurance policyholders throughout Brevard County and other regions in Florida. We are well-versed in Florida law and will apply our knowledge to your case to achieve the best possible outcome.
To schedule a consultation with Fauntleroy & Satmary, contact us online or call (813) 835-8888. We serve clients in Brevard County and across the state of Florida.
Cities We Serve in Brevard County, Florida:
- Cape Canaveral
- Cocoa
- Cocoa Beach
- Grant-Valkaria
- Indialantic
- Indian Harbour Beach
- Melbourne
- Melbourne Beach
- Melbourne Village
- Palm Bay
- Rockledge
- Satellite Beach
- Titusville
- West Melbourne