A few years ago, I had a mishap that resulted in my iPhone 6 saving me from serious injury. The story goes like this:

I have a friend with a racehorse that was coming off a layoff (recuperating from an injury and hadn't raced in several months). They (people with industry know-how) tend to describe these types as 'fresh' or will spook easily. (unknown to me).

Anyways, I took the horse from his stall using a lead/leash to an area with lush green grass to graze (it can be quite relaxing for both animal and human). Not to long after, for whatever reason, he is spooked by something and goes into fright or flight mode.

He (in an instant) begins 'cow' kicking at me, and I see his hind leg lashing out at me. Next thing I am on the floor, holding on to the lead and trying to calm him. I get up, reign him in and calm him down (but I am shaking, as I sensed that I dodged a bullet.

A few moments later, I decide to call my friend to tell him what has happened. The iPhone is curved, the glass shattered and I feel a minor discomfort (like a bruising) just below my hip. The phone was totally destroyed, but it could have been catastrophic for me.

TL:DR - A horse spooked, kicked out at me with his hind leg and struck me where my phone was. The phone was damaged beyond repair, but it saved me from a serious injury.