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Could pot holes give you a brain injury/concussion?

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Dr. Derek Farley answered

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Maybe...: If your head fell into one from standing position, perhaps. Just driving over one in a car won't likely cause concussion or brain injury, unless at high speed, with rollover, etc.

Dr Allan agreed

Answered 4/17/2014

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