### Question
What is the definition of serious bodily injury?


### Answer
The definition of **serious bodily injury** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 831*:

> bodily injury which involves—


(A) a substantial risk of death

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 831*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 39-EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER DANGEROUS ARTICLES**

