Filing a Civil Suit to Collect Monies for Stolen Vehicles

House Bill 2034: Providing a Civil cause of Action for Victims of Motor Vehicle Theft states:

A civil cause of action for car theft is created, allowing a person who is deprived of his or her car because of a violation of one of the car-theft statutes to sue the perpetrator to recover actual damages, as well as civil damages of up to $5,000.00 and the costs of the suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees. Summons must be personally served on the defendant, unless he or she cannot be found after a diligent search, in which case service may be made on the secretary of state. The Department of Licensing must suspend the driver's license of the defendant until all monetary obligations imposed as a result of the lawsuit are paid in full. Mandatory suspension is not required where the defendant has entered into a payment plan with the court.

Legislature has made it possible for victims to recover money from auto thieves for losses suffered as a result of car theft. This is a brand new area of law, and I am searching for victims of theft, who want to get back what they have lost.

"Hit-and-Run Hospitalizes Woman"

A woman walking eastbound on Start Street in Gresham, Oregon, was struck by a dark colored pickup truck on Sunday night around 6:00 p.m. The truck jumped the curb and hit her, and went on his way.

She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where she is still in critical condition.

The driver of the truck has not yet been found, but police are looking for a dark colored pickup truck with a broken right headlight and a missing passenger side mirror.

For the complete story, visit www.oregonian.com

"Hand-held Communication Device" Sends 4 People to Hospital

Two related car accidents occured on I-5 this past Sunday near the Mill Plain-Fourth Plain Exits.

A woman was using a "hand-held communication device" as she lost control of her vehicle, rolling-over once and finally stopping when she hit an embankement. The driver of the vehicle along with 3 other people were transported to local hospitals and treated for minor injuries. The driver faces possible charges of second-degree negligent driving, driving with a suspended license, and driving without insurance.

For the complete story, see http://www.columbian.com/printArticle.cfm?story=100538

Question:
Should a law be passed banning all use of cellular phones while driving?