### Question
How does the law define serious bodily injury?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*, **serious bodily injury** is defined as:

> an injury—


(i) involving extreme physical pain

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS AND PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division B-Elder Justice**

