In re Hamilton, 37 Ill. Ct. Cl. 452, 453 (1985), involved a Claimant who received a fracture of the cervical spine when he pulled his son to the floor of the train in an attempt to protect him. Id. The Claimant's average monthly earnings were $1,523.54. Id. at 454. The Claimant loss of earnings during his absence of 17 months and 16 working days was $27,008.18. The compensable amount was $13,295.44 (calculated using the $750.00 maximum compensable amount under the Act at that time). Id. The Claimant received $3,230.36 in sick pay reimbursements that were counted as applicable deductions and subtracted from the $13,295.44 (the then maximum compensable amount) for a total loss of earnings court award of $10,065.08. Id. at 455.