Palm Beach County, Florida

Palm Beach County is located in southeastern Florida, along the Atlantic coast. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area. The county has a total area of 2,383 square miles, with 1,970 square miles of land and 413 square miles (17.3%) of water. Palm Beach County is bordered by Martin County to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Broward County to the south, and Hendry and Glades counties to the west. 

Demographics 

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Palm Beach County had a population of 1,492,191, making it the third-most populous county in Florida after Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The racial makeup was 60.1% White, 20.9% Black or African American, 3.2% Asian, 0.6% Native American, and 15.2% from other races or two or more races. Additionally, 23.8% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2022 estimated population for Palm Beach County was 1,513,301, with a growth rate of 1.4% from 2020. 

Climate and Natural Disasters 

Palm Beach County has a tropical rainforest climate, with hot, humid summers and warm, dry winters. Average highs are around 90°F in July, and average lows are around 60°F in January. Due to its coastal location, the county is highly vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, and storm surge. Major hurricanes that have impacted Palm Beach County include the Okeechobee Hurricane in 1928, Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Hurricane Frances in 2004, and Hurricane Irma in 2017. 

Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices 

Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation. 

Property Damage Attorney in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County and throughout the state of Florida. 

Cities We Serve in Palm Beach County, Florida: 

• Belle Glade 
• Boca Raton 
• Boynton Beach 
• Delray Beach 
• Greenacres 
• Highland Beach 
• Jupiter 
• Lake Park 
• Lake Worth Beach 
• Lantana 
• North Palm Beach 
• Pahokee 
• Palm Beach Gardens 
• Palm Springs 
• Riviera Beach 
• Royal Palm Beach 
• South Bay 
• Tequesta 
• Wellington 
• West Palm Beach