What is another word for great bodily injury?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪt bˈɒdɪlɪ ˈɪnd͡ʒəɹi] (IPA) 
Great bodily injury is a legal term that refers to a severe injury that has significant and lasting effects on a person's health. Some synonyms for great bodily injury include catastrophic injury, severe bodily harm, grave physical harm, and critical injury. These terms all refer to the same type of injury but may be used in different legal contexts. Other synonyms can include serious harm, substantial bodily injury, or life-threatening injury. In criminal law, an injury that rises to the level of great bodily injury can carry heavier penalties and longer prison sentences. The severity and impact of great bodily injury are taken very seriously and should always be handled with care and attention.
