Founding-Partner Representation from start to finish

SERVING CLIENTS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA

California Personal Injury Lawyers

Attorney-led representation
from start to finish.

You pay nothing up front.
No fees unless we recover for you.

  • Your first call is with an attorney.
  • Defense experience, now on your side.
  • Not a billboard firm. A litigation firm.
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Why Oaken

Why Clients Choose Oaken Injury Law

Attorney Guidance From the First Call

Your first call is always with an attorney. From the very beginning, you get direct answers from someone who actually understands liability, evidence, and legal strategy—not someone reading a script.

Insurance Defense Experience, Now on Your Side

Oaken was co-founded by a former defense trial attorney. We use that insider litigation experience to help prepare and build stronger cases for our clients.

Built for Litigation Pressure

We litigate. We prepare every case with trial in mind, creating the leverage needed to withstand scrutiny and push back when insurers refuse to be fair.

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What to Expect

What Happens After You Contact Us

  1. Tell Us What Happened

    Tell us what happened in your own words. We will review the basic facts and make sure your message gets to an attorney promptly.

    Typical timing for a response: same day or within one business day

  2. Speak With an Attorney

    Your first conversation is always with an attorney, not a call center. You will get direct answers, not pressure.

    Typical timing of the initial call: usually 15–30 minutes

  3. Retain Us With Confidence

    If we move forward together, we will explain the agreement, answer your questions, and make sure you understand the next steps.

    Typical timing: often same day

  4. Treatment & Case Building

    You focus on healing. We handle the fight. As you get medical care, we provide one-on-one attorney guidance, protect your rights, build your case, and pursue the full recovery you are owed.

  5. Resolution or Litigation

    Many cases resolve through settlement. When an insurer refuses to be fair, we do not sit back. We are prepared to file suit, create litigation pressure, and move the case toward trial if necessary.

  6. Closing the Case

    After your case resolves, we work through the final details, address outstanding medical bills, complete the closing paperwork, and get your funds to you.

Attorney Credentials

Who Will Handle Your Case

Matthew Bradley, Founding Partner at Oaken Injury Law

Founding Partner

Matthew Bradley

Before representing injured clients, Matthew litigated complex cases in insurance defense, giving him insight into how claims are evaluated, challenged, and defended. A former U.S. Army officer, he brings discipline, preparation, and trial-ready strategy to Oaken Injury Law, ensuring every client receives focused representation from day one.

  • Accomplished Trial Attorney
  • Insurance Defense Litigation Background
  • Former U.S. Army Officer
Ian McTaggart, Founding Partner at Oaken Injury Law

Founding Partner

Ian McTaggart

Ian has spent over a decade in personal injury law, personally counseling more than 20,000 accident victims. Through that work, he has evaluated nearly every type of personal injury claim and learned what injured people need most: clear answers, direct attorney access, and strategic guidance from day one.

  • 10+ Years of Dedicated Injury Advocacy
  • 20,000+ Accident Victims Personally Counseled
  • Committed to One-on-One Attorney Guidance

Service Area

Serving Northern &
Southern California

Oaken Injury Law represents injured individuals and families across California from our key office hubs. We provide dedicated, local representation with a strong focus on the Greater Sacramento region and Orange County.

Greater Sacramento:

Folsom, Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Elk Grove, Placerville, Auburn, Grass Valley, and El Dorado Hills.

Orange County:

Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, and Anaheim.

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