Shan, it is possible for the screen to crack on the first drop (with an Element Vapor case). It happened to someone here on eiC. I use an Element Vapor Comp because I love the look, but it's not a highly protective case like an Otterbox or Lifeproof so I try to treat it as if it's naked. That being said, I did drop it on concrete from hip-level once and it scuffed the corner of the case a little, but the screen was fine.