Trauma Informed Practice: Our Approach To Balancing Advocacy And Compassion

At Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers, we understand that trauma is often at the centre of many legal claims and disputes. This is especially the case in personal injury matters where our clients have suffered serious physical and/or psychological injuries as a result of trauma or traumatic experiences. Importantly, we are always committed to adopting a trauma informed approach where we balance advocacy and compassion.

Lifeline defines trauma as “an emotional response to extremely distressing experiences, which overwhelm our ability to cope”. Therefore, trauma is not just the experience itself but is related to the lasting effects that the experience has on a person.

Whether our clients have suffered childhood abuse, been injured at work, in a motor vehicle accident or injured in another way, Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers recognise that many of our clients are victims and also survivors of trauma. We also understand that trauma affects each of our clients differently and that the effects can be