Instant Soup Burns Attorney in Houston, Texas

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Houston Data

Instant Soup Burns Statistics in Houston

2.3M (Harris County: 4.8M)

City population

$2.75M — Williams v. Maruchan, Harris County (2023)

Notable settlement

UTMB Galveston — Shriners Hospitals for Children

Primary burn center

Local Courts

Courts in Houston, Texas

Harris County District Court (Civil)

201 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002

Medical Facilities

Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Houston

University of Texas Medical Branch Burn Center

301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555

Memorial Hermann — Texas Medical Center

6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030

Liability Overview

Liability Considerations in Houston

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The Team

Your Legal Team

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James Okafor

Partner

Houston, TX

15+ Years Experience
Personal injury litigation — child burnsProduct liability — food packaging defectsWrongful death — juvenile victimsInsurance bad faith

James Okafor has dedicated his 15-year career to representing injury victims in Texas, with growing emphasis on product liability claims involving child burn injuries from defective consumer products. He has handled more than 60 product liability cases in Texas state and federal courts, with a track record of significant settlements against major food manufacturers. James is known for his meticulous preparation of child burn damages cases — retaining life care planners, pediatric burn surgeons, and child psychologists to build comprehensive damages presentations that consistently outperform defendant expectations. He has spoken at the Texas Trial Lawyers Association on child product injury litigation strategy.

Education

  • J.D., University of Texas School of Law (2011)
  • B.A., Sociology, Rice University (2008)