In most cases, victims can be entitled to medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. When a claim is based on a railroad worker’s death, family members may be able to recover damages for loss of support. Keep in mind that the concept of comparative negligence applies in FELA cases, which means that a victim’s negligence can reduce their award. For example, a person awarded $100,000 in a FELA claim who is found to have been 10 percent at fault would have their award reduced by $10,000 and would ultimately receive $90,000.