Thanks for the information about the damage done to the face and bones around the eye socket. In this case, it may explain why we have neither seen nor heard from the policeman who was assaulted by Big Mike.
He may have needed surgery a day or two after the event.
I am certain that there are numerous photos of the damage to his face. Necessary for any claims against medical insurance, plus evidence in the confrontation between the officer and the now deceased felon.
Yeah, it sounds like it takes a couple days before you could do anything and weeks of healing.