St. Lucie County, Florida

St. Lucie County is located in southeastern Florida, along the Atlantic coast. It has a total area of 688 square miles, with 572 square miles of land and 116 square miles (16.9%) of water. The county is bordered by Indian River County to the north, Okeechobee County to the northwest, Martin County to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. 

Demographics 

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, St. Lucie County had a population of 329,226. The racial makeup was 72.9% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 6.5% from other races or two or more races. Additionally, 20.9% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 

Climate and Natural Disasters 

St. Lucie County has a humid subtropical climate typical of southeastern Florida, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Average highs are around 90°F in July, and average lows are near 65°F in January. Being located along the Atlantic coast, St. Lucie County faces significant risks from hurricanes, tropical storms, and associated hazards like storm surge, coastal flooding, inland flooding from heavy rains, and tornadoes during hurricane season. The county was impacted by major hurricanes like Hurricane Frances in 2004, which caused widespread wind damage and flooding, and Hurricane Jeanne just weeks later, which produced a devastating storm surge along the coast. 

Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices 

St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation. 

Property Damage Attorney in St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie County and throughout the state of Florida. 

Cities We Serve in St. Lucie County, Florida: 

• Fort Pierce 
• Hutchinson Island South 
• Indian River Estates 
• Lakewood Park 
• Port St. Lucie 
• River Park 
• St. Lucie Village 
• White City