Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami-Dade County is located in southeastern Florida, along the Atlantic coast. It has a total area of 2,431 square miles, with 1,946 square miles of land and 485 square miles (19.9%) of water. Miami-Dade County is part of the Miami metropolitan area. It is bordered by Broward County to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Monroe County and Florida Bay to the south, and Collier County to the west.
Demographics
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Miami-Dade County had a population of 2,701,767, making it the most populous county in Florida. The racial makeup was 65.8% White, 16.8% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 15.6% from other races or two or more races. Additionally, 69.4% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2024 estimated population for Miami-Dade County is 2,842,653, with a growth rate of 5.2% since 2020.
Climate and Natural Disasters
Miami-Dade County has a tropical monsoon climate, with hot and humid summers and warm and dry winters. Average highs are around 90°F in July, and average lows are around 65°F in January. Due to its low-lying coastal location, the county is highly vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, and storm surge. Major hurricanes that have impacted Miami-Dade include Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Hurricane Wilma in 2005, Hurricane Irma in 2017, and Hurricane Ian in 2022.
Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices
Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation.
Property Damage Attorney in Miami-Dade County, Florida
If your claim has been wrongfully disputed or denied, contact Fauntleroy & Satmary. Our attorneys advocate for the rights of insurance policyholders throughout Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County and throughout the state of Florida.
Cities We Serve in Miami-Dade County, Florida:
- Aventura
- Bal Harbour
- Bay Harbor Islands
- Biscayne Park
- Coral Gables
- Cutler Bay
- Doral
- El Portal
- Florida City
- Golden Beach
- Hialeah
- Hialeah Gardens
- Homestead
- Indian Creek
- Key Biscayne
- Medley
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miami Lakes
- Miami Shores
- North Bay Village
- North Miami
- Opa-locka
- Palmetto Bay
- Pinecrest
- South Miami
- Sunny Isles Beach
- Surfside
- Sweetwater
- Virginia Gardens
- West Miami