Work related injuries are covered by the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act. Under this Act, employers are obligated to compensate employees through the employer's insurance for - Past lost wages, usually as a fixed percentage of their prior weekly income; Future lost wages if employees are severely injured and cannot work, also usually as a fixed percentage of their prior weekly income; All medical reasonable and related medical costs, including surgeries, physical and occupational therapy, rehabilitation, and medical devices (such as braces or prosthetics); and Job training and vocational training in some instances.