Due to the unique nature of the condition and the combination of its impacts with the other injuries and impacts experienced as a result of the accident, it is impossible to come up with an “average” award for clients seeking compensation for PTSD. Some of the factors that can affect the compensation available for non-economic damages include: The amount of insurance the at-fault party has. The impact of your condition on your ability to earn an income. The circumstances of the accident, such as the severity and whether there were fatalities.