serious injury

You use this phrase as a noun. You can say someone 'sustained' or 'suffered' a serious injury. In casual talk, you might just say 'he has a serious injury'. It sounds very official and clear. You can use it in news reports or when talking to a boss. It helps people understand the gravity of the situation quickly.

Use it when the situation is not a joke. Use it at work if an accident happens. Use it when describing a car crash or a bad fall. It is perfect for insurance forms or medical reports. If your friend falls off their bike and can't walk, this is the phrase. It shows you are taking the pain seriously.

Do not use this for a tiny paper cut. If you have a small headache, do not use it. People will think you are being a 'drama queen'. Avoid using it in lighthearted jokes unless you are being very sarcastic. If someone just trips but laughs, it is not a serious injury. Using it too much makes the words lose their power.

In English-speaking cultures, we are very careful with medical words. Using serious injury often triggers legal or insurance actions. In the US and UK, news anchors use this phrase constantly. It is a 'safe' phrase for reporters. It describes the event without giving too many private medical details. It respects the person's privacy while showing the danger.

You might hear severe injury which is even stronger. Life-threatening injury is the most dangerous level. People also say major trauma in hospitals. In sports, commentators often say season-ending injury. This tells fans the player won't be back for a long time. All these phrases help us measure how much someone is hurting.