While an independent contractor is different from a standard employee, the exact definition of your role is not set in stone. To prevent any unwanted surprises, it is essential to define the exact business relationship between you and your employer prior to beginning work.
Here are the indications that death has occurred: 1  No breathing for a prolonged period of time. 2  No heartbeat. 3  Eyes are fixed and slightly open, with enlarged pupils.  Jaw relaxed, with the mouth slightly open.
Symptomatology of Dying 2: Fixed Stare In my last symptomatology post on the death rattle, Mari had asked what other symptoms suggest impending death, so I thought I'd write about another symptom. First, let's review a couple of vague references to symptoms from prior posts.