Changes to SGI will allow lawsuits for crashes

A new law is being introduced in Saskatchewan that will give families of those killed by a drunk driver the chance to file a lawsuit.

Minister responsible for SGI, Don McMorris brought in the legislation, which includes 20 amendments in all to The Automobile Accident Insurance Act. He had previously announced these changes were coming.

One of the biggest changes is when an impaired driver causes a crash and dies, the family of the victim or an innocent party can now sue the estate of the driver that was killed for pain and suffering or bereavement damages.

Crimes triggering a lawsuit will now be expanded to include criminal negligence causing death or bodily harm, criminal negligence causing bodily injury, street racing, or flight from police.