Pinellas County, Florida
Pinellas County is located on the west central coast of Florida, part of the Tampa Bay area. It has a total area of 608 square miles, with 274 square miles of land and 334 square miles (55.0%) of water. Pinellas County is a peninsula bounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Tampa Bay to the south and east. It is 38 miles long and 15 miles wide at its broadest point, with 587 miles of coastline.
Demographics
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Pinellas County had a population of 959,107, making it the seventh-most populous county in Florida. It is also the most densely populated county in the state, with 3,491 residents per square mile. The racial makeup was 79.9% White, 10.6% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 5.4% other races or two or more races. Additionally, 11.1% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Climate and Natural Disasters
Pinellas County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, 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 low-lying coastal location, the county is vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, and storm surge. Major hurricanes that have impacted Pinellas County include Hurricane Elena in 1985, Hurricane Frances in 2004, and Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices
Pinellas 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 Pinellas County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation.
Property Damage Attorney in Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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 Pinellas County and throughout the state of Florida.
Cities We Serve in Pinellas County, Florida:
- Belleair
- Belleair Beach
- Belleair Bluffs
- Clearwater
- Dunedin
- Gulfport
- Indian Rocks Beach
- Kenneth City
- Largo
- Madeira Beach
- North Redington Beach
- Oldsmar
- Pinellas Park
- Redington Beach
- Safety Harbor
- Seminole
- South Pasadena
- St. Pete Beach
- St. Petersburg
- Tarpon Springs
- Treasure Island