A recalled product attorney, which may also be known as a defective product lawyer, can provide legal assistance if you have been injured or a loved one has been killed or disabled due to any type of defective consumer product. This doesn't necessarily eliminate cases where the product was not being used for the specific purpose it was intended, as long as it is reasonable that the product was being used in the alternative way. Typically most of the recalled product lawsuits will include multiple injured parties and will be known as class action lawsuits. Settlements can include monetary compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, long term medical care and even stress and emotional suffering. Punitive damages which are meant to punish the company financially can also be awarded to those injured by the product.