Depends on why it was towed. If it was being repossessed, you're not going to recover anything.
A lien only exists when a vehicle is in the possession of the person/company who are owed monies from it, once released legally, there is no holding on it and the right of lien has been lost
The common term is "damages" or money damages".
Perhaps if the individual is the person who entered into the lending contract he or she is responsible for any monies still owed after the vehicle is sold. (Whether or not a vehicle is registered in the borrower's name is not relevant.)
AnswerIt's possible that the car owners insurance will cover the damages, but just as likely that it won't. If it doesn't, then the driver of the car will be fully responsible for any and all damages and will probably end up being sued in court to recover the monies owed. It's for this reason that all states require drivers to have uninsured motorist coverage on their insurance.In the UK three bodies are likely to be responsible for paying compensation for damage and personal injury as a result of the accident: the driver of the vehicle, the owner of the vehicle's insurer (if that person had knowledge that the other was driving his vehicle) and the Motor Insurer's Bureau. The driver of the vehicle will also be prosecuted in criminal law for driving without valid motor vehicle insurance. For a description of motor vehicle insurance and the MIB - please see the related link.
Where's my monies...
Yes, monies is the plural of money.
The person who is responsible for the accident should accept that responsibility and place a claim with their insurer or make a written agreement with the damaged party to reimburse them for their loss. The problem is in this case the "at fault" driver has no way to determine if the amount requested is valid. The "at fault" driver should under no circumstances render any monies until valid proof of damages and agreement on the amount that is to be paid has been submitted in writing and signed by all involved parties (driver of vehicle during accident, owner of vehicle, etc.).
You certainly can check this online. The website you require is Revs.com.au. This site allows you to check for stolen vehicles and if the vehicle has monies owing on it.
The only intitlement of monies will go to that deer, for the deer is someones property(state)and your insurance company may have to pay for its medical bills if it survived the accident, but nothing to you.
Spain gained up to $5,000,000 in monies paid to US citizens who had claims for damages against Spain. She also gained undisputed claim to California and Texas and the area between them.
Congress can pass laws for just about anything. No law like what you suggest exists, and if it was made, it would likely be challenged to the Supreme Court and overturned as unconstitutional. (and of course is grossly unfair and would put the financial markets, banking, and just about all business in a tailspin). The Constitution prevents the taking of goods without due process and compensation. The right to foreclose and recover monies that were legally loaned is a right to property. The lender must be fully compensated by someone.
Follow it up as much as you can and get your insurance company involved if you are going to make a claim as they will try and get monies from someone else if they can transfer the responsibility.